Former Hawkeye Men's Basketball star Luka Garza has not found his footing in the National Basketball Association (NBA) after a stellar career in Iowa City.
After spending his first season in Detroit after the Pistons selected him No. 52 overall in the second round of the 2021 NBA Draft, Garza spent the past three seasons with Minnesota.
During his brief stint in Detroit, Garza averaged 5.8 points and 3.1 rebounds per game in 32 games (five starts).
After leaving Detroit for Minnesota, Garza bounced back and forth between the G-League Iowa Wolves and the Timberwolves, averaging 4.7 points and 1.6 rebounds per game in 92 games.
Before his fifth NBA season, Garza moved on to Boston, where he signed a two-year $5.5 million deal with the Celtics.
The Celtics are searching for answers after trading away multiple key players, including Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday, and declining to re-sign Al Horford and Luke Kornett.
Now with his third team in five years, Gazra is trying to make the most of his new opportunity.
Very good Luka Garza game:
— Noa Dalzell 🏀 (@NoaDalzell) October 28, 2025
16 points on 5-7 shooting
3-4 from three
6 rebounds
Drew a charge and made a few other big plays
During a Boston Celtics' 122-90 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, Garza had a solid performance, notching a season-high 16 points.
He shot 71-percent from the floor, and made three three-point baskets.
Garza also added six rebounds and an assist in 19 minutes off the bench for the Celtics.
Garza has gotten off to a slow start with his new team, averaging 6.0 points and 3.0 rebounds, but as he gets more acclimated in Boston, he has the potential to set career highs across the board.