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Basketball didn’t come naturally to Boston Celtics guard Jaden Springer. In fact, he wasn’t always the standout player you’d expect to see in the NBA. Reflecting on his early years, Springer humorously described himself as “terrible” when he first started playing. “I was terrible,” he chuckled, admitting that he wasn’t the best on the court at the start. Growing up, Springer was younger than most of the kids in his neighborhood, which often left him outmatched on the court. But rather than being discouraged, he persevered, playing every day in his neighborhood, outside, no matter the challenges. “I kept playing, I kept playing, in my neighborhood, outside, every single day,” Springer said.

It wasn’t long before his hard work began to pay off. By the time he reached high school in Mint Hill, North Carolina, Springer had started to make a name for himself. His success continued to grow when he moved to IMG Academy in Florida, where he solidified his reputation as a top recruit. From there, he showed his potential at the University of Tennessee before being selected as the 28th pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. Now, at just 22 years old, he’s playing for the Boston Celtics, the defending champions, and undoubtedly grabbing the attention of fans. As his career continues to blossom, fans are naturally curious about his off-court life, particularly his dating life. So, let’s find out if Jaden Springer is seeing someone or if he’s focusing solely on basketball.

Is Boston Celtics star Jaden Springer dating anyone?

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Although Boston Celtics guard, Jaden Springer is always under the spotlight he does a very good job of keeping his personal life private. The 22-year-old is not very active on social media and has only a few posts on his Instagram account not giving much away apart from his on-court life. So, it is safe to assume that Springer is single at the moment.

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He has not been spotted with anyone publicly nor has he dropped any hints on social media. A major reason for this could be his commitment to basketball as he wants to continue to improve and establish himself as a regular on the team.

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How did the C’s acquire 22-year-old Jaden Springer?

Earlier this year the Boston Celtics made a notable addition to their squad which was acquiring Jaden Springer from the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for a second-round pick. Although Springer did not make a huge impact on the Celtics, he gave Boston much-needed wing depth and another strong defender off the bench.

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Can Jaden Springer become the Celtics' next breakout star, or is he destined for the bench?

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He went on to make 17 regular season appearances last season and was part of the historic 18th title-winning side. At the moment, he isn’t in regular rotation and that’s no shade to his abilities but the fact that Boston has elite guards in Jrue Holiday and Derrick White as well as Payton Pritchard who is a great backup option.

Although his game time is limited since arriving he has made it clear to learn as much as possible from the trio of guards. He watches film with Holiday and the coaches on off days, studies how to play alongside Pritchard, and emulates White’s defensive techniques. Springer has shown glimpses of his potential and still has a long and possibly successful NBA journey ahead of him. How do you see the 22-year-old’s career panning out? Tell us in the comment section below!

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