Amile Jefferson appointed as Celtics' summer league head coach

Amile Jefferson will serve as head coach for the Boston Celtics' summer league team starting in July. The former Duke star joined the Celtics as an assistant coach in the summer of 2023 and played alongside Jayson Tatum during his time at Duke. With the Celtics season having wrapped up nearly two months ago, Jefferson's appointment provides him an opportunity to gain head coaching experience. Several young players are expected to compete in these summer league games, potentially allowing Jefferson to showcase his coaching skills for future positions.

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