Tacko Is Coming To Maine Red Claws

Get ready for Tacko-mania in Maine. The Boston Celtics and 7-foot-6 Tacko Fall have agreed to a deal that will allow him to play for the C's Maine Red Claws G-League team in Portland.

The rookie has already developed a following like few others after playing in the summer league and in preseason.

The C's and Fall have agreed to a two-way contract that allows him to play 45 days in the NBA and earn over $200,000.

The Celtics want Fall in Portland to play significant minutes with the Red Claws.

Boston signed Fall after he went undrafted. He spent four season at the University of Central Florida.

NOTE: The Red Claws begin their season on the road November 9th. The first home game at the Portland Expo is Friday, November 15th.