Speaking to Boston.com‘s Nicole Yang, Maine Red Claws power forward Thomas Robinson would disclose that he and the Boston Celtics have sploen “about the possibility of snagging the team’s final roster spot” but that there’s “nothing concrete” to indicate that the Celtics would indeed sign Robinson prior to the postseason.

Robinson, who played Celtics forward Marcus Morris from 2009 to 2011 with the Kansas Jayhawks, saw Boston as his best opportunity to make a comeback in the league and it’s likely because of his conversations with Celtics executives.

Robinson said he’s spoken with the Celtics about the possibility of snagging the team’s final roster spot, but “nothing’s concrete.” If Boston were to sign Robinson, he would be reuniting with a close friend, Marcus Morris, who also played college basketball at Kansas. While teaming up with Morris is certainly appealing, Robinson emphasized he values a chance at a comeback more than anything.

Though he hasn’t played in a NBA regular season game since 2016-16 with the Los Angeles Lakers, Robinson has clearly caught his rhythm since playing for the Chinese Basketball Association’s Beijing BeiKong, where he averaged 21.9 points and 13.6 rebounds in 26 games. In two games with the Red Claws this season, Robinson has averaged 15.5 points and 13.0 rebounds per game, noting that he’s improved his basketball IQ since his last time in the league.

A solid athlete at 6-foot-10, 237 pounds, Robinson’s defensive awareness was a weakness of his game in his first NBA stint and enough to keep him out of a league that values players with his competitive drive and hustle. In fact, it’s Robinson’s “dog” mentality that led Morris to tell Yang that he believes Robinson would be a perfect fit for the team.

“We definitely could use him on this team,” Morris told Boston.com after Monday’s game against the Denver Nuggets. “I think he’d be perfect, honestly. He’d bring that energy [and] bring more size. He’s a guy that can defend the rim, got a lot of energy, you know, just being a dog. Every team could use a dog.

Morris continued to talk up his former teammate, showing an appreciation for his playing style and mental approach to the game as well as his rebounding and defensive play.

“He’s aggressive. He’s a dog, with a lot of energy. A great rebounder [and a] great defender.”

Robinson’s plan to sign with the Celtics has gone as planned so far, with him being claimed off waivers by the Red Claws last week and having played two standout games since, in which he’s recorded two double-doubles. He’s making quite the impression early and has the support of a current player, so he has a fair chance of being signed by Boston.