Celtics reveal 5 fun facts about second-round pick Max Shulga
Shulga was the Atlantic 10 Player of the Year at VCU, averaging 15 points, 5.9 rebounds, four assists and 1.8 steals on 38.7% shooting from 3-point range as a fifth-year senior. He ranked ninth in the conference in points (526) and eighth in the country in win shares (7.0).
The 6-foot-5 Ukrainian played the first three years of college at Utah State before following coach Ryan Odom to Richmond. He helped the Rams to a 28-7 record and a berth in the NCAA Tournament in their second season under Odom.
Here is one of the facts offered by team writer Taylor Snow:
Shulga and fellow Celtic Neemias Queta were previously teammates at Utah State. The pair met up for dinner a few weeks before the 2025 Draft when Shulga was in Boston for a workout.
Shulga debuted with the Celtics in the NBA Summer League, averaging five points, 3.8 assists, 1.8 steals and 1.6 rebounds in five appearances. He had a summer league-high seven points, two assists and two steals in a win over the New York Knicks on July 13.
The 23-year-old will split his time next season between the NBA and the Maine Celtics in the G League. He is eligible to be active for up to 50 games in the NBA and will earn $636,435, which is equal to 50% of the minimum salary applicable to a player with zero years of service.
Shulga will now have the chance to begin his career with the Celtics and develop within the organization. He is currently the second player signed to a two-way contract, along with the recently acquired RJ Luis.
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