{"id":48609,"date":"2025-08-06T04:01:08","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T04:01:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/48609\/"},"modified":"2025-08-06T04:01:08","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T04:01:08","slug":"basketball-world-reacts-to-boston-celtics-signing-former-nba-champion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/48609\/","title":{"rendered":"Basketball World Reacts To Boston Celtics Signing Former NBA Champion"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_fkly8hmsd\">On Tuesday afternoon, ESPN&#8217;s Shams Charania reported the news that the Boston Celtics were signing Chris Boucher. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_il33ronqj\">The two-time NBA Champion had spent the last seven years playing for the Toronto Raptors. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_aymy6lxyn\"><a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_ksj615\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DM_J4HtS1qR\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Via Charania:<\/a> &#8220;Chris Boucher lands a guaranteed deal with the Celtics and is expected to have a significant role in the frontcourt.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_ya3sde6tt\">Boucher departs Toronto where he has the all-time franchise record in points, rebounds, blocks, minutes and games played off the bench. He also was the Raptors&#8217; last remaining member of the 2019 NBA championship team.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_7vexbk1v1\">Many people reacted to the news on social media. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_4xelwhcm2\">Esfandiar Baraheni: &#8220;Chris Boucher is going to go down as an all-time fan favourite for the Raptors. Beloved by all regards. An enigma of a hooper. <\/p>\n<p>He\u2019s also the last bastion of the 2019 Champion Raptors. Excited to see him cook in Boston.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Chris Boucher is going to go down as an all-time fan favourite for the Raptors. Beloved by all regards. An enigma of a hooper. <\/p>\n<p>He\u2019s also the last bastion of the 2019 Champion Raptors. Excited to see him cook in Boston.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Esfandiar Baraheni (@JustEsBaraheni) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JustEsBaraheni\/status\/1952830059946872987?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">August 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_tc3jmcie4\">StatMuse: &#8220;Chris Boucher as a Raptor:<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 1st in bench points<br \/>\u2014 1st in bench rebounds<br \/>\u2014 1st in bench blocks<br \/>\u2014 1st in bench stocks<br \/>\u2014 1st in bench threes<br \/>\u2014 1st in bench free throws<br \/>\u2014 1st in bench wins<br \/>\u2014 1st in bench double-doubles <\/p>\n<p>Going to Boston.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Chris Boucher as a Raptor:<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 1st in bench points<br \/>\u2014 1st in bench rebounds<br \/>\u2014 1st in bench blocks<br \/>\u2014 1st in bench stocks<br \/>\u2014 1st in bench threes<br \/>\u2014 1st in bench free throws<br \/>\u2014 1st in bench wins<br \/>\u2014 1st in bench double-doubles <\/p>\n<p>Going to Boston. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/fPANrmH8Ko\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/fPANrmH8Ko<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 StatMuse (@statmuse) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/statmuse\/status\/1952830291451469848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">August 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_sds9kdj5p\">@OmerOsman200: &#8220;The way Chris Boucher was treated the last 2-3 years, I\u2019ll never forget. <\/p>\n<p>2x champ got so disrespected by the front office. <\/p>\n<p>Mad respect to his patience and professionalism. <\/p>\n<p>I wish nothing but the best for CB25. Real ones will forever love him.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The way Chris Boucher was treated the last 2-3 years, I\u2019ll never forget. <\/p>\n<p>2x champ got so disrespected by the front office. <\/p>\n<p>Mad respect to his patience and professionalism. <\/p>\n<p>I wish nothing but the best for CB25. Real ones will forever love him. \u2764\ufe0f<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Omer Osman (@OmerOsman200) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/OmerOsman200\/status\/1952845450668843011?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">August 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_ew479mq4j\">@lucarosano3: &#8220;With Chris Boucher heading to the Celtics, there are officially no more players remaining from the Raptors 2019 championship team.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">With Chris Boucher heading to the Celtics, there are officially no more players remaining from the Raptors 2019 championship team. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/mkpXOgnVqK\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/mkpXOgnVqK<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Luca Rosano (@lucarosano3) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/lucarosano3\/status\/1952830997369704514?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">August 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_ho72k5laa\">Noa Dalzell: &#8220;The Celtics sign Chris Boucher (per Shams) who averaged 10 points on 49.2% shooting last season with the Raptors. Shot 36.3% from three. <\/p>\n<p>Intriguing frontcourt signing for only $3.3 million!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The Celtics sign Chris Boucher (per Shams) who averaged 10 points on 49.2% shooting last season with the Raptors. Shot 36.3% from three. <\/p>\n<p>Intriguing frontcourt signing for only $3.3 million!<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Noa Dalzell \ud83c\udfc0 (@NoaDalzell) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NoaDalzell\/status\/1952830387232686274?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">August 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_tvmkkqc47\">Keith Smith: &#8220;RJ Luis is signed to a two-year two-way contract. He\u2019ll fill the Celtics open two-way spot. Boston\u2019s other two current two-way players are Miles Norris and rookie Max Shulga.<\/p>\n<p>Chris Boucher will be on a vet minimum deal and will fill the spot opened up by trading Georges Niang to Utah.<\/p>\n<p>Boston has one open roster spot and is about $7.8M under the second apron.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">RJ Luis is signed to a two-year two-way contract. He\u2019ll fill the Celtics open two-way spot. Boston\u2019s other two current two-way players are Miles Norris and rookie Max Shulga.<\/p>\n<p>Chris Boucher will be on a vet minimum deal and will fill the spot opened up by trading Georges Niang to\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KeithSmithNBA\/status\/1952831336277803113?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">August 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_a5ue0f06x\">Bobby Manning: &#8220;Chris Boucher is 33 this year, 9th season. <\/p>\n<p>10.0 PPG 4.5 RPG 0.7 APG 0.5 SPG 0.5 BPG <\/p>\n<p>49.2% FG 36.3% 3PT 78.2% FT. Wing\/big combo who gives them some much-needed F\/C lineup flexibility. Still think Queta starts, but he&#8217;s a possibility now.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Chris Boucher is 33 this year, 9th season. <\/p>\n<p>10.0 PPG 4.5 RPG 0.7 APG 0.5 SPG 0.5 BPG <\/p>\n<p>49.2% FG 36.3% 3PT 78.2% FT. Wing\/big combo who gives them some much-needed F\/C lineup flexibility. Still think Queta starts, but he&#8217;s a possibility now.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Bobby Manning (@RealBobManning) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RealBobManning\/status\/1952830476890062931?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">August 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_6p2sg6rk2\">The Celtics lost to the New York Knicks in the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_3vdmcvqik\"><a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_ksj615\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RTNBA\/status\/1952850787815834058\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Via NBA Retweet:<\/a> &#8220;The Boston Celtics potential lineup next season:<\/p>\n<p>PG: Derrick White<br \/>SG: Anfernee Simons<br \/>SF: Jaylen Brown<br \/>PF: Chris Boucher<br \/>C: Neemias Queta<\/p>\n<p>Bench:<br \/>\u2022 Payton Pritchard<br \/>\u2022 Sam Hauser<br \/>\u2022 Luka Garza<br \/>\u2022 Baylor Scheierman<br \/>\u2022 Jordan Walsh<\/p>\n<p>Can the Celtics be a Top 6 seed?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"base_1emrqjj-o_O-initial_fzbddc-o_O-style_1a1csmw\" alt=\"Raptors NBA \" title=\"Raptors NBA \"\/><\/p>\n<p>Feb 21, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Chris Boucher (25) reacts during a NBA game against the Miami Heat at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images \/ Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"On Tuesday afternoon, ESPN&#8217;s Shams Charania reported the news that the Boston Celtics were signing Chris Boucher. 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