Mike Conley reportedly drawn to Boston’s NBA legacy
Timberwolves beat writer Jon Krawczynsky said Conley wanted to spend at least one season with a flagship franchise before joining the Celtics.
Mike Conley reportedly chose the Boston Celtics partly to experience life at one of the NBA’s most historic franchises, according to Minnesota Timberwolves beat writer Jon Krawczynsky.
Speaking to CLNS Media, Krawczynsky said he had been told Conley wanted to spend at least one season with a flagship NBA team. He linked that preference to Conley’s decision to join Boston.
The Celtics are described in the supplied account as an original league franchise with more regular-season wins and titles than any other team in NBA history. Their history, fan base and prestige were presented as part of the appeal for Conley.
Conley previously played for the Memphis Grizzlies, Utah Jazz and Timberwolves. Krawczynsky stressed that the reported motivation was not a criticism of those teams, but a reflection of Boston’s standing within the league.
The account does not include a direct comment from Conley, contract terms, an exact signing date or independent confirmation that the reported preference was his sole reason for joining Boston.
