Boston -- Monday meant Media Day for many teams in the Association. It's a time when common themes include what players focused on in the offseason and what their goals are for the upcoming campaign.
At the Auerbach Center, Brad Stevens fielded a few questions about the roster he assembled. There are quite a few reasons to be bullish on the Celtics' outlook. That includes potential growth from Boston's burgeoning wings.
That group includes Baylor Scheierman. As the organization's president of basketball operations shared what he wants to see from the third-year wing in 2026-27, his answer signaled to buy more stock in the former Creighton star.
"I think that there are levels for all these guys with more opportunity," said Stevens. "One thing about Baylor is I know that he'll be prepared to take advantage of it because he does, he works, he brings it every day, and he looks good right now, and I know he's excited about the season."
What does a Baylor Scheierman leap look like?
For this author, it's about building on his strengths. Offensively, he's a dynamic talent. The six-foot-six wing is a reliable kick-out option. He knocked down 38.7 percent of his 2.5 catch-and-shoot 3-point attempts per game last season.
Scheierman can also initiate offense, function as a high-level connector, and make plays off the dribble. The latter includes converting on 44.2 percent of the 0.7 pull-up 3s he launched last year, per NBA Stats.
Plus, he's got a gift on the glass. He tracks the ball well. The former high school football star also pursues it with reckless abandon.
Last season, the Nebraska native was trying to impact the game any way he could. Much of it had to do with making hustle plays. At Media Day, he said the biggest difference in the version of him seen this year will be making more on-ball reads. The former quarterback's court vision suggests he will contribute a lot more as a playmaker.
After all, even with Paul George taking Jaylen Brown's roster spot, as Stevens stated, there will be more opportunities for players like Scheierman this season.
Baylor Scheierman is about to build on a breakout season
As Stevens discussed the 26-year-old's growth, he noted his change in physique. He is impressed with the work Scheierman has put in since meeting with the Celtics while starring at South Dakota State. Boston's front-office architect said it has allowed him to defend at a higher level than many anticipated.
His physical evolution allowed him to handle difficult assignments. He routinely guarded top-scoring options, like Kevin Durant, Tyrese Maxey, Cade Cunningham, and Cooper Flagg.
That physical transformation has continued this summer. It signals that another leap could be coming on defense.
Between that and making more of an impact as a playmaker offensively, Scheierman's ascent is poised to continue.
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