Last year the Celtics participated in the Orlando Summer League but not the Las Vegas League. The summer team finished 3-1, but more importantly fans got a closer look at Kelly Olynyk's strengths and a first-time look at Marcus Smart.
Familiar face Chris Babb, who drew positive reviews from many fans, will be returning to the 2015 summer team:
The Boston Celtics have invited Chris Babb and Omari Johnson to play for their summer league team, a league source tells D-League Digest.
Unlike last year, the 2015 summer-edition Celts will be participating in the Las Vegas league with many others:
Boston will also be one of four teams involved in Utah's newly minted Utah Jazz Summer League, but will be absent in the Orlando tournament.