Jake Layman invited to Celtics training camp...

[Roy H.]

Celtics Wire
Report: Vet forward Jake Layman to compete for roster spot at Boston Celtics’ training camp
Justin Quinn
Mon, September 12, 2022 at 6:43 PM

The looming battle for a roster spot with the Boston Celtics at their training camp for the 2022-23 NBA season may have just gotten a little more intense, with CLNS Media’s Bobby Manning reporting that six-year veteran forward Jake Layman will join the team on a camp deal with an eye towards making the roster.

Layman, a product of the University of Maryland picked up by the Orlando Magic with the 47th pick of the 2016 NBA draft, played the first three seasons of his career in the league with the Portland Trail Blazers before being dealt to the Minnesota Timberwolves or Bojan Dubljevic in 2019.

Layman has struggled to put it together at both stops of his career to date with career averages of 4.8 points and 1.7 rebounds per game, but the 6-foot-8, 28-year-old forward has flirted with breaking through in the past.

[liam]

Layman is a good end of bench type player. I've seen him here and there... Betting he won't make the roster...

[Roy H.]

Layman is a good end of bench type player. I've seen him here and there...

What's good about him?  Doesn't score, doesn't rebound, doesn't shoot, doesn't create for himself or others.

With the guys who are still out thee, this is a waste of an invite.  Best case scenario, Layman is a cheerleader.  Last I heard, the Celtics Dancers weren't making $2 million per year.

[liam]

Layman is a good end of bench type player. I've seen him here and there...

What's good about him?  Doesn't score, doesn't rebound, doesn't shoot, doesn't create for himself or others.

With the guys who are still out thee, this is a waste of an invite.  Best case scenario, Layman is a cheerleader.  Last I heard, the Celtics Dancers weren't making $2 million per year.

He's a 6'8" cheerleader...

[rocknrollforyoursoul]

Who?

[liam]

Who?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZQylxeIt74

[liam]

GO JAKE!

[Silas]

Solid 3-year starter at Maryland, but hasn't done much in the pros.  Don't expect him to make the team; practice fodder. 

[gouki88]

I love wings who can't shoot, score, or rebound.

[liam]

I love wings who can't shoot, score, or rebound.

Then you'll be very happy!

 

[liam]

Solid 3-year starter at Maryland, but hasn't done much in the pros.  Don't expect him to make the team; practice fodder.

Most likely.

[cons]

Can we call him Jake the Snake?

Cuz that would be cool

[cons]

I heard they signed him because his advanced stats are actually really good.

But I don’t know about that stuff so much.

I wish someone could just explain it to me.

In layman’s terms.

😁

[nickagneta]

Celtics Wire
Report: Vet forward Jake Layman to compete for roster spot at Boston Celtics’ training camp
Justin Quinn
Mon, September 12, 2022 at 6:43 PM

The looming battle for a roster spot with the Boston Celtics at their training camp for the 2022-23 NBA season may have just gotten a little more intense, with CLNS Media’s Bobby Manning reporting that six-year veteran forward Jake Layman will join the team on a camp deal with an eye towards making the roster.

Layman, a product of the University of Maryland picked up by the Orlando Magic with the 47th pick of the 2016 NBA draft, played the first three seasons of his career in the league with the Portland Trail Blazers before being dealt to the Minnesota Timberwolves or Bojan Dubljevic in 2019.

Layman has struggled to put it together at both stops of his career to date with career averages of 4.8 points and 1.7 rebounds per game, but the 6-foot-8, 28-year-old forward has flirted with breaking through in the past.

TP4U....that made me laugh out loud.

[liam]

I heard they signed him because his advanced stats are actually really good.

But I don’t know about that stuff so much.

I wish someone could just explain it to me.

In layman’s terms.

😁

I haven't seen him play much but when I have I remember him being one of those quick energy guys. Just comes in full speed. I could be excited about anything at this point. I'll be surprised if he makes it out of camp.