Jordan Walsh is an American basketball player for the Boston Celtics. He is a promising small forward standing 6 feet 7 inches tall with an impressive 7-foot-2 wingspan. The Sacramento Kings selected Walsh with the 38th overall pick in the second round of the 2023 NBA Draft and was later traded to the Boston Celtics. Born on March 3, 2004, in Dallas, Texas, Jordan Walsh grew up in DeSoto, Texas. Walsh initially attended Faith Family Academy in Dallas and then he transferred to Link Academy in Branson, Missouri, for his senior year. At Link Academy, Walsh averaged 15.3 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game, as he was rated a five-star recruit and was selected to play in the 2022 McDonald's All-American Boys Game.
After high school, Walsh played college basketball at the University of Arkansas. In one and done season at Arkansas, Walsh averaged 7.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.1 steals per game. After getting drafted, Walsh spent his first professional season primarily in the NBA G League, where he showcased his potential by averaging 14.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.5 steals, and 0.4 blocks per game. His great performances earned him a four-year, $7.6 million contract with the Celtics. While he remains primarily a G League player, the Celtics have high hopes for his development and believe he can become an essential part of their future.
How many rings does Jordan Walsh Have?
Jordan Walsh won an NBA championship in his rookie season with the Boston Celtics in 2024. Though he was primarily a bench player who was the 12th man on the roster, Walsh gained valuable experience as part of the 2023-24 Celtics team during their title run. Jordan Walsh’s playing time throughout the 2024 playoffs was limited, as he mainly played during garbage time in a few playoff games.
In the first round against the Miami Heat, Walsh did not see any action, recording DNPs (Did Not Play) throughout the series. In the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Walsh had brief moments on the court. In Game 2, when the Cavaliers led by over 25 points late in the fourth quarter, the Celtics put their bench players into the game. This is when Jordan Walsh got to play in the NBA playoffs for the first time in his career as he played 4 minutes and 58 seconds. He scored 2 points on his only field goal attempt and grabbed 1 rebound. Walsh then again played in garbage time of the Game 3. This time he played just 56 seconds as the Celtics took a 2-1 series lead against the Cavaliers. Walsh did not play for the remainder of the series versus the Cleveland Cavaliers or in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Indiana Pacers.
In the 2024 NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks, Jordan Walsh had one notable appearance. In Game 4, the Mavericks held a commanding lead of nearly 40 points in the fourth quarter. This provided an opportunity for the Celtics' bench to play. This time, Jordan Walsh logged 5 minutes and 25 seconds but went 0-for-2 from the field, including 0-for-1 from three-point range. He also grabbed 1 rebound.
Although his on-court contributions were minimal, Jordan Walsh's rookie season culminated in an NBA championship.
FAQs on Jordan Walsh Rings
A. Jordan Walsh plays as a small forward. However, he can play as a power forward too.
A. Jordan Walsh has a condition called alopecia universalis which prevents hair growth on his body.
A. Jordan Walsh hails from DeSoto, Texas.
A. Jordan Walsh's wingspan is 7 feet 2 inches (2.18 meters).
A. Jordan Walsh salary is $1,891,857 for 2024-25 season.
