{"id":129515,"date":"2025-03-19T11:46:06","date_gmt":"2025-03-19T15:46:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=129515"},"modified":"2025-03-19T12:53:24","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T16:53:24","slug":"baylor-scheierman-impact","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2025\/03\/19\/baylor-scheierman-impact\/","title":{"rendered":"Baylor Scheierman is Finding His Groove"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/s\/scheiba01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-03-18_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Baylor Scheierman<\/a> was drafted 30th overall by the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA Draft. The rookie wing started the season in the G League with the Maine Celtics. After <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2025\/01\/01\/baylor-scheierman-g-league\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">thriving in the G League, <\/a>Scheierman was recalled to Boston, where he has recently put together an impressive stretch of games. Let\u2019s dive into Scheierman\u2019s recent play and what it means for the Celtics.<\/p>\n<h2>Baylor Scheierman is Finding His Groove<\/h2>\n<p>Scheierman dominated the G League averaging 19.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 4.3 assists while shooting 37.9 percent from three. As a shooter, playmaker, off-ball mover, and rebounder he has an impressive all-around skill set. Additionally, at 6-foot-6 he has good positional size.<\/p>\n<p>The Creighton product got off to a slower start in the NBA but has put together a string of stellar games in March. Notably, Scheierman poured in 15 points, three rebounds, and three assists in a win over the Philadelphia 76ers he followed that up with a 20-point outing in a win against the Brooklyn Nets, where he hit six three-pointers. In the second half, <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/JustinmTurpin\/status\/1902179939979288662\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Scheierman<\/a> had five threes, while the Nets as a team had six.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Baylor Scheierman is an uber-confident shooter and an off-ball weapon. Future rotation piece for this Celtics team. Highlights from his 20-point game last night \ud83d\udd3d <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/JLK3Mqd9RI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/JLK3Mqd9RI<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Finn Kuehl (@finleykuehl) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/finleykuehl\/status\/1902359015868211711?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">March 19, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Scheierman&#8217;s shooting ability was his main selling point as a prospect with more NBA reps, the lefty wing is showing that he&#8217;s an elite shooter. In March, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/stats\/player\/1631248\/traditional?Month=6\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Scheierman<\/a> is shooting an absurd 58.8 percent from three on 4.3 attempts. He is comfortable shooting off the dribble and spotting up. Scheierman&#8217;s elite and versatile shooting, paired with his well-rounded skill set, make him an ideal fit in the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2025\/02\/21\/celtics-versatile-wings\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Celtics&#8217; system<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In both of Scheierman&#8217;s games, the Celtics were missing key starters, highlighting the Boston&#8217;s next-man-up mentality. With the season winding down, Scheierman will likely get more opportunities and, in turn, could have some more big games. While Scheierman isn&#8217;t a consistent part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2025\/03\/11\/celtics-bench-strength\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Celtics&#8217; rotation<\/a>, he can provide quality spot minutes and is an excellent depth piece who can step up when called upon. As Scheierman continues to develop, he could be poised for a breakout year in his second season and will likely become a mainstay in the Celtics&#8217; rotation.<\/p>\n<h3>Mazzulla and White Praise Scheierman<\/h3>\n<p>After the Nets game, Joe Mazzulla spoke highly of Scheierman&#8217;s toughness and basketball IQ. Mazzulla also praised Schereiman&#8217;s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/BobbyKrivitsky\/status\/1902190554093605335\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">development<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/JustinmTurpin\/status\/1902213034996642109\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">confidence<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Mazzulla on Baylor: &#8220;He has a high level of toughness &#8230; basketball IQ.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Bobby Manning (@RealBobManning) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RealBobManning\/status\/1902182442837971042?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">March 19, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Toughness, IQ, and confidence all stand out in Scheierman&#8217;s game. In terms of toughness, he dives on the floor for loose balls, grabs rebounds, and brings a ton of energy off the bench. Scheierman&#8217;s ability to make the right reads as a passer, set screens, and move off the ball is a testament to his basketball IQ. As a shooter, Scheierman takes and makes difficult looks highlighting his confidence against the Nets he hit a third-quarter buzzer-beater shot from the hash mark and a no-dip three in the corner. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/w\/whitede01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-03-18_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Derrick White<\/a> said that Scheierman changed the game for the Celtics.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Derrick White on Baylor Scheierman in his post-game walk-off interview: \u201c[He] changed the whole game for us.\u201d <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7uqJHU8pt8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/7uqJHU8pt8<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Bobby Krivitsky (@BobbyKrivitsky) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BobbyKrivitsky\/status\/1902175938101575899?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">March 19, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>White is spot on, Scheierman&#8217;s second three put the Celtics up by one heading into the fourth, Boston would ultimately win the game 104-96 after Scheierman netted four threes in the fourth quarter. Scheierman certainly gave the Celtics an energy and scoring boost against the Nets.<\/p>\n<h3>The Last Word<\/h3>\n<p>Ultimately, Scheierman&#8217;s recent play is an encouraging sign for him and the Celtics. He is likely to further develop his skill set in the final 13 games of the season. Scheierman&#8217;s shooting will always be his most notable skill, but his all-around skill set makes him highly intriguing and impactful. It looks like the Celtics found a quality rotational wing for years to come.<\/p>\n<p>Photo credit: \u00a9 Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Baylor Scheierman was drafted 30th overall by the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA Draft. The rookie wing started the season in the G League with the Maine Celtics. After thriving in the G League, Scheierman was recalled to Boston, where he has recently put together an impressive stretch of games. 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