What sort of a player are the Boston Celtics getting in rookie guard Max Shulga?

The Boston Celtics selected rookie guard Max Shulga with the No. 57 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, prompting analysis of his potential impact from his former Virginia Commonwealth University head coach, Ryan Odom.

Odom, who coached the Ukrainian combo guard for four collegiate seasons, possesses extensive knowledge of Shulga's abilities. He recently participated in an interview with Celtics team reporter Marc D'Amico to outline what Boston fans can anticipate from Shulga during his rookie season.

Their discussion covered both Shulga's on-court attributes—including detailed assessments of his strengths and weaknesses as a player—and insights into his personal character and off-court personality.