Ecuador s first NBA player! Ecuadorian President Meets Celtics Player RJ Luis Jr.

The official account of Ecuador's Presidential Palace was updated, and President Daniel Noboa met with Celtic player RJ Louis Jr. at the official residence. During the meeting, Daniel Noboya presented him with a recognition award to affirm his outstanding basketball career and highlighted the pride this achievement brings to the country, as he has become a role model for thousands of Ecuadorian young people with dreams of professional sports.

RJ Louis Jr. was the undraft this year, but after the draft, he signed a two-way contract with the Jazz. He also became the first Ecuadorian player to enter the NBA. In August, the Celtics and the Jazz reached a deal to trade him.