Ron Harper Jr., who recently appeared in one game for the Toronto Raptors, is currently showcasing his skills with the Boston Celtics in the NBA Summer League. Harper Jr. had a notable four-year college career at Rutgers, where he posted impressive statistics in his senior year, averaging 15.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.0 steals per game, while shooting 44.2% from the field and an impressive 39.8% from three-point range across 32 games.
Now 24, Harper Jr. has played in 10 NBA games for the Raptors and has also had stints in the G League. During the previous season, he averaged 13.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game, with a shooting percentage of 45.5% in six Showcase Cup games. This period of the year often sees many players signing training camp deals with NBA teams, and it is quite possible that Harper Jr. might find himself with the Maine Celtics for the 2024-25 season.
Regarding the Celtics, they had an outstanding season, finishing as the top seed in the Eastern Conference with the best record in the league at 64-18. They went on to defeat Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals, securing their first championship since 2008.
