Baylor Scheierman is already turning heads in Boston, and a single possession where he snagged four offensive rebounds had Celtics veteran Mike Conley saying, “I like him. I like him a lot.” Seriously, you gotta love that kind of grit. This guy is entering his third season, and after quietly boosting his numbers last year, he is absolutely gunning for a bigger role, and his teammates are noticing.
Vets Don’t Just ‘Like’ Him, They’re All In
It is not just Conley who is impressed; Payton Pritchard, another key Celtic, is sounding off on Scheierman’s growth. Conley, a true pro, told SI he needed nothing more than seeing that insane four offensive rebound sequence to know he was on board. He specifically shouted out Scheierman’s willingness to crash, keep possessions alive, and make the right reads, calling it “impressive.” Pritchard echoed that sentiment, saying Scheierman has been “really good” in the margins and that his game has grown beyond his already solid shooting and floater skills. Pritchard even went as far as to say Scheierman “will be really important for this team this year.” When vets drop praise like that, you know it is the real deal.
Scheierman’s Quiet Climb is Getting LOUD
Entering year three, Scheierman is stepping into a pretty wild situation in Boston. The Celtics shipped Jaylen Brown to the 76ers for Paul George and then signed Mike Conley. With Jayson Tatum leading the charge and Pritchard eyeing another breakout season, there is a clear path for guys to step up. Scheierman, a former Summit League Player of the Year and All-Big East honoree, was the 30th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, and he has been putting in the work. His numbers prove it: in his rookie year (2024-25), he averaged 3.6 points, 2.1 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 0.5 steals in 31 games. Last season, he played 77 games and bumped those averages to 5.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 0.5 steals. He clearly increased his value when given the chance, and now he is ready to take it to the next level. As he put it himself, it is “about attacking every single day, and with whatever opportunity you get, kind of making the most of it.” He knows that more opportunity comes from proving yourself.
Scheierman is ready to prove himself in preseason play. He knows it is all about attacking every single day, making the most of whatever chance he gets. The 26-year-old is confident he can impact the game, whatever the opportunity. This ain’t just talk, folks. After what the vets are saying and the numbers he put up, get ready to see what Baylor Scheierman can *really* do.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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