What do we need to know about the 2025 Boston Celtics Las Vegas Summer League squad?
On Boston's side of the equation, this is a great opportunity to find a hidden gem to develop while getting a good look at how the team's draft picks and young players mesh.
To get a better idea of what we can expect from the Summer Celtics, the man behind the "Nik NBA" YouTube channel put together a clip of what we should be watching for from Hugo Gonzalez, Amari Williams, Max Shulga, Baylor Scheierman, Jordan Walsh, Miles Norris, and the unsigned prospects on the Celtics' Las Vegas Summer League roster.
Take a look at the clip embedded above to hear what he had to say about the Summer Cs and what we should be looking for.
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