{"id":89434,"date":"2024-08-08T14:36:34","date_gmt":"2024-08-08T18:36:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=89434"},"modified":"2024-08-08T18:34:01","modified_gmt":"2024-08-08T22:34:01","slug":"what-to-expect-from-the-celtics-young-players","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/08\/08\/what-to-expect-from-the-celtics-young-players\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Expect From The Celtics Young Players"},"content":{"rendered":"

Coming off\u00a0an NBA Championship<\/a> most of the Celtics rotation is solidified. However, the Celtics have several intriguing young players who could compete for minutes. Let\u2019s examine each player and determine what their role will be this upcoming season.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What To Expect From The Celtics Young Players<\/h2>\n

Baylor Scheierman<\/strong><\/h3>\n

First-round pick Baylor Scheierman<\/a> is the lone new addition to the Celtics. Scheierman<\/a>\u2019s well-rounded skill set and knack for three-point shooting could allow him to make an immediate impact. While the Celtics have a loaded wing rotation Scheierman could thrive in a smaller role. With Oshae Brissett<\/a>\u2019s return still up in the air<\/a>, Scheierman could slide into those 11.8 minutes per game perhaps even more. <\/span><\/p>\n

Scheierman’s three-point shooting has drawn comparisons to\u00a0Sam Hauser. <\/a><\/span>It’s unclear if Scheierman will play alongside Hauser due to their similar skill sets. Nevertheless, this archetype has proven to be successful in Boston’s system.\u00a0<\/span>In summer league play he averaged<\/a> 11.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 3.4 assists, on .362\/.294\/.750 shooting splits. Scheierman\u2019s three-point shooting will have to move closer to his college average of 39 percent. Overall, his shooting combined with high-level rebounding and playmaking make him an easy fit with any lineup.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n