The Boston Celtics have added another guard to the mix, officially signing Mike Conley Jr. on Tuesday after the club’s surprising shakeup that sent Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers.
Boston’s move gives Jayson Tatum a veteran backcourt presence with serious mileage behind him. Conley, who has earned $295 million over his career, is now in position to become the 14th player in NBA history to reach 20 seasons.
“The Boston Celtics announced today that they have signed guard Mike Conley Jr.,” the franchise’s press release stated. “Conley Jr., who is set to become the 14th player in NBA history to reach 20 seasons, has appeared in 1,226 games (1,143 starts) across 19 seasons with Memphis, Utah (Jazz), and Minnesota (Timberwolves), owning career averages of 13.6 points, 2.9 rebounds, 5.5 assists, and 1.3 steals in 30.7 minutes per game.”
Conley isn’t the same explosive guard who once carved up defenses with his downhill game and crisp playmaking, but he still brings something teams value: steadiness. At 38, he’s the kind of point guard who can settle things down, handle the ball, and keep an offense organized when called upon.
That’s been part of his appeal for years. He helped guide younger stars like Donovan Mitchell and Anthony Edwards, and that kind of veteran voice matters in any locker room.
Last season with Minnesota, Conley averaged 4.5 points and 2.9 assists while shooting 33.5% from the field and 33.7% from 3-point range. Even with those numbers, he remains the sort of experienced leader franchises lean on when they want a dependable hand in the room and on the floor.
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