Tatum backs – Jayson Tatum reacted positively after Ron Harper Jr. agreed to a contract extension with the Boston Celtics, keeping the winger in Beantown for the long term. Harper’s deal comes after a breakthrough fourth season with Boston, including more games, more minute
Jayson Tatum didn’t just notice the Celtics’ latest roster move—he celebrated the person behind it.
With Ron Harper Jr. set to extend his stay in Boston, Tatum marked the news with a direct show of support on social media. “My dawg,” Tatum wrote on the story post via Instagram.
Harper’s extension arrives after his first full stint with the Celtics, completing the fourth season of his NBA career. It was also the first time he’s been with Boston after entering the league as an undrafted player and bouncing between three different teams before eventually settling in Beantown.
This season, Harper earned the best numbers of his professional life. He appeared in more games and saw more playing time than ever before. The payoff included his first significant contract. a step forward that came with Harper declining his team option and instead signing a three-year extension to remain with the Celtics.
Tatum. who is looking ahead to the 10th season of his career fully healthy. made it clear through his post that he sees Harper’s decision as something worth rooting for. For a teammate earning stability after years of movement. the message landed as more than just a contract update—it was a signal from one of the Celtics’ leaders that Harper belongs in the long-term plans.
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