The rap on Boston Celtics reserve forward Sam Hauser coming into the NBA’s 2022-23 season was that the Virginia alum could not defend particularly well even if he could make opposing defenses regret leaving him open from the 3-point line. And as we now know with hindsight, that nonsense about his defense was very, very overblown with Hauser demonstrating he can hold his own on both ends of the court.
The Celtics sharpshooter had himself a very good season with Boston, putting up a respectable 6.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game across an average of 16.1 minutes played per contest while shooting 45.5% from the floor, 41.8% from deep, and 70.6% from the line.
To see the best of his play from his second season in the league take a look at the clip embedded below courtesy of Tomasz Kordylewski’s fan videography.
Listen to the “Celtics Lab” podcast on:
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3zBKQY6
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3GfUPFi
YouTube: https://bit.ly/3F9DvjQ
More Analysis!
2023 NBA Finals: The updated title odds after Bucks’ playoff exit
Story originally appeared on Celtics Wire