Celtics sign Von Wafer

Celtics sign Von Wafer

The Boston Celtics announced today that they have signed guard Von Wafer.  Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Wafer, a 6’5” guard, has posted NBA career averages of 6.2 points and 1.3 rebounds in 13.3 minutes per game.  Originally drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers with the 39th overall pick in the 2005 NBA Draft, Wafer posted his best statistical season when he was with Houston for the 2008-09 campaign.  He posted career-highs with 9.7 points and 1.8 rebounds in 19.4 minutes per game.  He also shot a career-high 39.0% from three-point land.  Wafer made 11 starts for the Rockets during that season and he averaged 16.4 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists in those contests.

Houston Rockets Von Wafer dribbles against Golden State Warriors Anthony Morrow in the first half at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California on December 12, 2008. (UPI Photo/Terry Schmitt) Photo via Newscom Photo via Newscom

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