{"id":4845,"date":"2026-07-13T06:04:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T06:04:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bostonrelocationinsider.com\/?p=4845"},"modified":"2026-07-13T06:04:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T06:04:15","slug":"celtics-tell-rookie-dillon-mitchell-to-fire-away-from-3-point-range","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bostonrelocationinsider.com\/?p=4845","title":{"rendered":"Celtics tell rookie Dillon Mitchell to fire away from 3-point range"},"content":{"rendered":"
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LAS VEGAS \u2014 The Celtics drafted St. John\u2019s wing Dillon Mitchell in the second round last month largely because they were intrigued by his defense, rebounding, and athleticism.<\/span><\/p>\n

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His shooting numbers as a senior last season were grisly, however. He made just 1 of 15 3-pointers and shot 49.4 percent from the foul line. But Boston\u2019s coaching staff sees potential there, too.<\/span><\/p>\n

During the Las Vegas Summer League, Mitchell has been working extensively with player development coach Craig Luschenat, and the orders have been clear: When Mitchell is open beyond the arc, he should take aim and fire.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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In Sunday\u2019s game against the Hornets, 7-foot-1-inch center Ryan Kalkbrenner guarded Mitchell for stretches. Kalkbrenner gave Mitchell space on the perimeter because he knows Mitchell is most dangerous elsewhere. So Mitchell calmly topped his 3-point total from his entire senior season by connecting on 2 of 5 attempts during the Celtics\u2019 87-75 win.<\/span><\/p>\n

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