Kelvin Sampson praises Celtics rookie Chris Cenac Jr.'s character and work ethic

Kelvin Sampson spoke highly of Chris Cenac Jr., the Boston Celtics rookie, in an interview on July 12. Sampson described Cenac as a high-character player who consistently showed effort and responsibility during practice at Houston. The Celtics selected Cenac with the 27th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, but he has not yet garnered significant attention due to recent team developments, including the trade of Jaylen Brown to the 76ers. Sampson highlighted Cenac's positive attitude, stating he was the favorite player to coach this past season.

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