Boston Celtics 2024 NBA Draft Picks: Who did the defending champions pick?
The Boston Celtics had the last pick in the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft, and the champions used it wisely to draft Baylor Scheierman from Creighton. Scheierman is not a standout from the 2024 draft class, like Alex Sarr or Zaccharie Risscher, but is a versatile player able to handle multiple tasks on the court.
The 23-year-old, six-foot-six player had a great season last year, averaging 18.5 points, 9.0 rebounds and 3.9 assists. He shot 44.8 percent from the field and 38.1 percent from downtown.
Scheierman is a solid pick who fits the Celtics very well, and he had a great showing of his abilities in the NBA draft combine, earning a lot of praise for his performances.
The Boston Celtics are a team that will be a championship-favorite in years to come. Their core is strong, with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown leading the way. Scheierman's addition to the squad will allow him to be in a competitive environment and learn from the very best in the league.
Moreover, there won't be any pressure on him to give huge contributions to the team from the get-go. He will have his time to learn and hone his craft to become the best version of himself. The only issue the Creighton star could face is game time. It cannot be surely said if Joe Mazzula will give the newbie a lot of game time.
Fans can expect Scheierman to spend more time on the bench in his rookie year and observing other players as the Celtics squad right now is stacked with a lot of talented players.
Fans react to the Boston Celtics drafting Baylor Scheierman
The Boston Celtics announced their decision to draft Baylor Scheierman as the 30th pick in the first round of the NBA on their X account. They posted a picture of him as they welcomed the Creighton star to the squad.
Fans were quick to express their thoughts on the draft pick as they flooded the comments section with their opinions. One highlighted that Brad Stevens, the general manager of the Boston Celtics, might have made a great move.
"Underrated pick I can't lie Brad might have done us another wonder."
Other fans joined in and praised Stevens for his decision.
"Brad Steven’s cooking again," @_Reece2Turnt_ said.
"Yeah Brad Steven’s is basketball Jesus," @yettifilms said.
Not all fans liked the decision to draft Scheierman, though, so they criticized the decision.
"Don’t like this," @WiserMac said.
"Okay but why," @Hming45 said.
"Why do we need another white shooter off the bench," @DaddyAlf said.
The Celtics have another pick remaining in the draft, at number 54. The second round of the NBA draft will continue from 4 p.m. Eastern Time.