You would possibly assume that he had been with the Boston Celtics for a half-decade with his teammates the manner they look out for him. But Luka Garza joined the workforce this offseason as a part of the subsequent technology of rotation gamers choosing up the mantle from a number of 2024 title core members who left the workforce in free company this summer season.
Still, speakign at a current group occasion, Garza broke down how his teammates checked in on him after the Nikola Vucevic commerce each made Boston’s frontcourt higher — whereas additionally reducing into the former Minnesota Timberwolves huge man’s enjoying time. “When the Vooch trade happened, obviously, it was an amazing thing for our team, and he’s a great player,” said Garza.
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“But obviously, guys know, as a team, that (the trade) would probably impact my minutes a little bit,” recalled the Iowa alum.
Mar 6, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics heart Luka Garza (52) celebrates after making a 3 level basket in opposition to the Dallas Mavericks throughout the second quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images
“And I was just really surprised at some of the guys coming up to me and really just giving me motivating thoughts and being like, ‘Hey, like, stay ready. We’re going to need you. You’ve done good things for us,'” supplied Garza.
“As people, as players, that’s the kind of guys that are in that locker room. And for me, that really meant a lot, especially (because) I’m always going to be the guy with a very positive mindset. But when you hear things like that, it helps you a lot.”
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