Boston Celtics First-Round Pick’s College Coach Speaks Highly on Player
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The NBA Draft is in the books and the Boston Celtics made two additions.
One of the new Celtics is Baylor Scheierman, a 6-foot-6 wing out of Creighton.
The Celtics selected Scheierman with the 30th overall pick.
In an interview with WEEI, Scheierman's college coach Greg McDermott explained why he is a good fit for the Celtics.
“He is a winner,” McDermott said. “The guy has won everywhere he has been. Whether it’s high school football, South Dakota State, or Creighton, every team he’s been part of has been successful.”
McDermott spoke on Scheierman's ability to lead.
“It was awesome. He was a great leader,” McDermott said on his time coaching Scheierman. “He was an everyday guy who worked and really appreciated the fact that you can get a little bit better every day, and he made sure that happened. His leadership for our program was off the charts. Leading by example every day with the work that he put in and the positive attitude and energy that he brought to practice on a daily basis was instrumental in our success.”
McDermott talked about Scheierman's play-making ability.
“I mean, he led the Big-East in defensive rebounding from the guard position. I think that speaks to his toughness,” McDermott said. “He was a quarterback in high school, and he kind of plays basketball like that. He’s got great vision, really sees the floor, and, besides making plays for himself, can make plays for his teammates.”
McDermott even talked about Scheierman's football background making an impact on his basketball abilities.
“I think it plays a big part,” Scheierman said. “Obviously, the quarterback in football, you have to know everything that’s going on on the field. You have to know what routes your receivers are running. You have to know what the defense is in. You have to know what routes beat certain defenses. You have to know it all. And it happens so fast. And I think in basketball, it’s kind of the same thing.”
The Celtics picked up a good player who excites many people.