Jordan Walsh understands the bigger picture with his starting role

Boston Celtics forward Jordan Walsh is entering the season focused on fulfilling the team's needs rather than simply holding onto his starting role. After signing a three-year, $15 million extension over the summer, Walsh started the first four regular-season games under head coach Joe Mazzulla alongside Derrick White, Paul George, Jayson Tatum, and Mitchell Robinson.

Walsh's primary responsibility in the starting unit is point-of-attack defense, which helps free up George to operate as an off-ball defensive playmaker. Through four games, Walsh is averaging 6.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per contest, emphasizing that team success and championship contention outweigh his individual offensive output.