RJ Luis transitioned from the BIG EAST Player of the Year to the NBA through several significant changes, including entering the transfer portal, declaring for the NBA Draft, and ultimately signing a two-way deal with the Boston Celtics. Despite the challenges, including a second-round draft fall, his impressive stats from St. John’s—averaging 18.2 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game—position him well in the league. The Celtics offer potential playing opportunities, especially after recent roster changes due to injuries and trades.
RJ Luis has had a roller coaster ride the last few months. He went from being named the BIG EAST Player of the Year with the St. John's Red Storm, to entering the transfer portal, to declaring for the NBA Draft, to falling to the second round, to signing a two-way deal with the Utah Jazz, and finally, being traded to the Boston Celtics.
Luis averaged 18.2 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game while shooting 43 percent from the floor and 33 percent from behind the arc. That production will certainly play at the NBA level.
The Celtics aren't exactly going through a rebuild, but more of a retooling following Jayson Tatum's torn achilles in the playoffs. This injury was followed by Boston sending away key players such as Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday, opening up opportunities for others.
The Celtics are more than just "another organization." They're a decorated and successful organization that won the NBA finals only two years ago.
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