BOSTON — When the Boston Celtics drafted Baylor Scheierman with pick No. 30 in the 2024 NBA Draft, they had a vision for him. The Creighton wing played well during Summer League, and he’s earned rave reviews from coaches and players throughout the early stages of training camp. But most of the buzz surrounding Scheierman has come from Celtics Twitter.
During Celtics Media Day, a picture of Scheierman doing an interview went viral amongst the fanbase. A side-by-side comparison was quickly drawn up, comparing his look during his final year as a Bluejay to what he looks like now. The difference is staggering.
Baylor Scheierman reveals Celtics directed him to put on weight
After practice on Thursday, Scheierman explained the change.
The Celtics rookie revealed the truth behind his massive shift in appearance—the team wanted him to put on more mass.
“Yeah, that was directed from them,” Scheierman said. “That's something that we sat down and talked about, things they wanted me to improve on, and that was something that they thought was important for me coming up to this level, and they're very pleased with how I progressed in that area.”
Baylor Sheierman transitioned from Creighton to Dorchester in 4 months. Boston is going to love this guy. pic.twitter.com/cepwTK14RZ
— Gaz (@stoolsalesguy) September 24, 2024
Boston’s contentment with Scheierman’s evolution stems from the positive results he’s garnered. According to the rookie, he’s added a ton of weight since Las Vegas.
“From Summer League to now, I spent a lot of time on my body,” Scheierman said. “Worked on my body, trying to put on a lot of lean mass, and I've been able to gain 10 to 15 pounds in that area.”
At the NBA Draft Combine, Scheirman weight in at 201.6 lbs and was listed at 6-foot-6 and .25 inches. That means, based on his calculations, he’s now sitting at around 215 to 220 lbs.
For context, that’s around the same height and weight as players like DeMar DeRozan, Klay Thompson, Aaron Nesmith, and Taurean Prince.
Scheierman gave a ton of credit to Boston’s facilities at the Auerbach Center, which has a kitchen built in.
“I changed my diet. Shoutout to Steve in the kitchen, helping me figure out things,” Scheierman said. “It's nice to have the kitchen here. Something that I'm able to take advantage of while I'm in the facility, to be able to get two or three meals in here a day. And then also just taking creatine.”
Though Scheierman may not see a ton of playing time in his rookie season, the 23-year-old is on the right path, following the directions of the team along the way.