Jaden Springer recently demonstrated his potential to become an outstanding NBA defender..

Jaden Springer recently demonstrated his potential to become an outstanding NBA defender..

Jaden Springer recently demonstrated his potential to become an outstanding NBA defender, although he won’t be showcasing that skill with the 76ers. According to a league source, the third-year guard was traded to the Boston Celtics on Thursday in exchange for a 2024 second-round pick, with the pick being the more favorable selection between the Chicago Bulls and New Orleans Pelicans.

In his most recent games, Springer showcased strong defensive performances against two NBA All-Stars. In his first start of the season, he played a crucial role in holding Stephen Curry to nine points on 2-for-7 shooting during a 127-104 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday. The two-time MVP also recorded a game-worst four turnovers. Additionally, on Monday, Springer contributed to containing Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Dončić, limiting him to 19 points on 6-for-15 shooting in the Sixers’ 118-102 loss. Despite Dončić leading the league with an average of 34.5 points, Springer’s defensive efforts stood out.