No. 57 overall pick Max Shulga signs two-way contract with Celtics
Shulga was the Atlantic 10 Player of the Year, averaging 15 points, 5.9 rebounds, four assists and 1.8 steals on 38.7% shooting from 3-point range. He ranked ninth in the conference in points (526) and eighth in the country in win shares (7.0).
Noa Dalzell of CelticsBlog first reported the news.
The 23-year-old helped the Rams to a 28-7 record and a berth in the NCAA Tournament in their second season under coach Ryan Odom. He produced eight 20-point games, including a 29-point, four-rebound performance on Dec. 4.
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 6-foot-5 Ukrainian 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 Miles Norris.
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