Wenyen Gabriel to sign with Boston Celtics / News - Basketnews.com

Gabriel signed a training camp deal to compete for a backup center spot.

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Former Los Angeles Lakers big man Wenyen Gabriel arrived at the 2023 FIBA World Cup without a contract. Almost a month after the tournament's conclusion, the player found his new team.

Wenyen Gabriel

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According to Shams Charania from The Athletic, Gabriel is finalizing a deal with the Boston Celtics. It is a training camp contract, Adrian Wojnarowski from ESPN adds.

Gabriel will compete for a backup center spot.

Gabriel played for South Sudan in a historic World Cup campaign. After participating for the first time in a tournament of such a caliber, South Sudan qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games as the best team from Africa.

Gabriel averaged 9.2 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks for 14.2 PIR in the tournament.

Last season, the 26-year-old played for the Lakers in the NBA, averaging 5.5 points and 4.2 rebounds in 68 games.

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