Just eight months after leading the Georgia State basketball team through a wild ride in the NCAA tournament, R.J. Hunter returned home this week with his new job: Boston Celtics guard.
Though he has seen spotty floor time thus far — 11 minutes per game with five DNPs in the Celtics’ first 13 games — Hunter is growing into his role, backing up Avery Bradley at shooting guard, and has already become a fan favorite in Boston. He scored 12 points Tuesday night.
Hours before the Celtics took on the Hawks, Hunter answered some questions from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Helena Oliviero.
Q: How does it feel like being back here with Georgia State just less than a mile away?
A: This is more special than just any game because I was just here (at Philips Arena) a year ago. I was just here to watch the games. And everything that happened just months ago, and to take it up a level, it's weird and special. I am having a lot of fun and it's cool to see my family.
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