The Celtics wrapped their NBA 2025 draft selecting Max Shulga with the general selection number 57. The C BAGS BEFORE THE PROJECTThis is how they ended with one of the last elections in the second round.
Shulga, 23, started his career in Utah State before playing his last two seasons in VCU. Shulga was born in Ukraine before coming to the state with a stop in Spain in the middle. Last season, he promised 15.0 points, 5.9 rebounds and 4.0 assists in 35 games for VCU.
Shulga also fired 39.2% in three points during their five years at college. Shulga is 6 feet 5, as it brings a little size to the guard position. He helped Driving VCU at the NCAA tournament last season and a number 11 at Big Dance.
The Celtics originally started on Thursday with the general selection number 32, but chose to trade. They moved the 32nd selection for the 46th election, where they took a old man amari willmsand the 57th Global Choice, along with the second round in 2026 and 2027.
Boston has already had an active season with two major trades ahead of the project, moving Kristaps Porzingis to Hawks and Jrue Holiday to Trail Blazers. They also drafted Real Madrid Wing Hugo Gonzalez with the 28th choiceYour lonely first -round selection.
More movements could be on the horizon for the Celtics this season, while trying to spill the payroll. The list remains fluid at this point for C, as they have remained flexible, which Boston President Brad Stevens stood out after his availability of news on Wednesday.