‘I’m just going to show what I can do best,’ says Celtics forward Sam Hauser of his plans for Las Vegas Summer League

As it stands now, Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser will be the most senior player on the team’s roster slated to play in the Celtics’ Las Vegas Summer League roster, and the only one on a full regular season contract after coming to terms with the Celtics earlier this week on a multi-season deal.

Asked by the press what his primary goal in Nevada and in the coming season after securing a contract from Boston, Hauser kept it simple. “Just to show that I belong,” he explained. “I just want to prove that I belong, and hopefully work my way into the rotation somehow, someway.”

“I’m just going to show what I can do best,” added the Virginia product.

After a season shooting almost exactly 42% from deep whether with the parent team or on spot assignments with the Maine Celtics (Boston’s Portland-based G League affiliate), it’s safe to say that shooting is on that list.

But Hauser needs to defend at an NBA level to stay on the floor next season, and he’s about to have a shot to show what he’s learned in the last season.

“I think this year, I’m going to be more comfortable out there, knowing what to expect,” shared Hauser.

This post originally appeared on Celtics Wire.

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