Guerschon Yabusele is looking forward to his first real experience with free agency, expressing excitement to hear the offers and affirming his intention to stay in the NBA. He reflected on his journey, particularly contrasting his mentality during his initial stint with the Boston Celtics to his current perspective.

Yabusele recalled his time in Boston, where he was a first-round pick, selected 16th overall. His standards and hopes were different then; he was young, inexperienced, and primarily wanted to play. The lack of playing time led to increasing frustration as he struggled to understand why he wasn't on the court. He emphasized that, looking back, nothing specific went wrong; it was simply the situation within a competitive Boston organization with many talented players.

He detailed the depth of the Celtics' roster at the time, noting he was behind established players like Marcus Morris, Aron Baynes, and Al Horford. Yabusele clarified he didn't feel entitled to play ahead of these veterans but had hoped for more opportunities for the bench players, including himself. He acknowledged the reality of the situation and played through it.

Despite not remaining with Boston, Yabusele stressed that he learned a great deal from that season. The experience significantly shaped the subsequent part of his career, pushing him and reinforcing his love for basketball, especially after missing out on playing time. This period solidified his resolve to seek situations where he can consistently play, a priority that now guides his career decisions.