How will Amari Williams and Max Shulga help the Boston Celtics?
How will Amari Williams and Max Shulga help the Boston Celtics? The Celtics of course picked up Williams and Shulga in the second round with the Nos. 46 and 57 picks of the 2025 NBA Draft, respectively. What do the University of Kentucky big man and Virginia Commonwealth University guard bring to Boston that will help them next season and beyond in their hunt for Banner 19?
The hosts of the CLNS Media "How Bout Them Celtics!" podcast, Jack Simone and Sam LaFrance, took a closer look at the game of each of these newest Boston draft picks at the NCAA level. They share their thoughts on what each of the two incoming rookies have going for them with their existing games as well as what else they could add to their play to secure a spot in the league.
Take a look at the clip embedded below to hear what they had to say about what Williams and Shulga have to offer the Celtics.
If you enjoy this pod, check out the "How Bout Them Celtics," "First to the Floor," and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network: https://ytubl.ink/3Ffk
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