C forward selected Baylor Scheierman in the first round of the NBA Draft originally appeared in NBC Sports Boston
For the first time since taking over as president of basketball operations for the Boston Celtics in 2021, Brad Stevens was selected in the first round of the NBA Draft.
With the 30th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, the Celtics selected 6-foot-2 wing Baylor Scheierman from Creighton.
Scheierman averaged 18.5 points, 9.0 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game for the Bluejays last season. The 23-year-old shot 44.8 percent from the floor, including a solid 38.1 percent from 3-point range. His shooting ability makes him an intriguing addition to Boston’s bench.
Celtics draft pick Baylor Scheierman is the only player in Division I men’s history with at least 2,000 points (2,233), 1,000 rebounds (1,256), 500 assists (580) and 300 three-pointers (356). pic.twitter.com/eGpWhAQ1Fw
-Taylor Snow (@taylorcsnow) June 27, 2024
The Celtics still have the 54th overall pick in the draft. Stevens said on Tuesday he anticipated making both selections.
Day 2 of the 2024 NBA Draft will begin Thursday at 4pm ET.
