Boston’s Summer League run ended with a loss to Orlando in the consolation bracket. The record was 3-2. Nothing special on paper. But if you watched Milos Uzan play, you saw something that doesn’t show up in a box score — a point guard who just gets it.
Uzan started all five games for the Celtics in Las Vegas, averaging 9.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 4.0 assists. Not eye-popping numbers. But his feel for the offense was different. He controlled tempo, made quick reads off screens and rarely forced anything. In a 87-75 win over Charlotte, he posted a +24 plus-minus, scored 13 points on 5-of-11 shooting including 3-of-6 from deep, and turned it over only twice in 31 minutes.
That kind of efficiency matters more now than it did two years ago. The Celtics no longer have the same top-end star depth after moving on from Jaylen Brown this offseason. They need glue guys. Guys who play mistake-free basketball and know their role. Uzan looks like one of those guys.
How Uzan fits Boston’s system
He’s not flashy. He’s not going to explode for 30 points on a random Tuesday. But the Celtics don’t need that from him. What they need is a secondary playmaker who can run the offense when Payton Pritchard sits. Uzan spaces the floor, works well off the ball and finishes around the rim with either hand. He also fits Boston’s defensive identity — he competes hard, communicates and limits turnovers. Joe Mazzulla values those traits more than most coaches.
Celtics observers at Summer League consistently praised his poise in clutch moments and his ability to maximize possessions. Those are the kind of things Brad Stevens looks for. The front office philosophy has always leaned toward dependable, productive players who understand cap management. Signing Uzan would fit that mold perfectly.
Boston also got a first look at its two 2026 draft picks, Chris Cenac Jr. and Dillon Mitchell. Cenac averaged 10.5 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.8 blocks in 23.3 minutes across four games. Mitchell dropped 24 points and eight rebounds with six steals against Charlotte. Both rookies looked like they belonged. But the real story in Vegas might be the undrafted kid from Houston who ran the show.
Does Uzan make the final roster? Nothing’s guaranteed. But Boston has a history of keeping smart, mistake-averse guards who don’t need the ball to impact winning. Uzan checks every box. The Celtics have a decision to make, and he just made it a whole lot harder to say no.
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