Celtics Rookie Max Shulga Scores in NBA and G League on the Same Day

Overview

• Shulga logged his first NBA points hours after a Sunday G League appearance, entering late in Boston’s 102-92 loss to the Timberwolves for a driving layup and two free throws.
• By scoring in both leagues the same day, he became the first player in Celtics history to do so, according to the Maine Celtics.
• He started the day with Maine’s 121-91 win over the Cleveland Charge at the Portland Expo Building, posting 12 points, six rebounds and four assists.
• He also grabbed his first NBA rebound and added an assist after earlier NBA cameos this season without a point.
• Boston upgraded him from a two-way to a standard contract on March 15 to meet the 14-player minimum, guaranteeing this season with a reported team option, as he continues strong G League production in points, assists and rebounds.