Can the Boston Celtics latest draft picks earn real minutes next season?

The Boston Celtics selected Baylor Scheierman with the 30th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. They also selected Anton Watson with the 54th pick. Both rookies are joining a championship-winning roster and face an uphill battle to earn any legitimate playing time in Joe Mazzulla’s rotation.

Watson projects to spend the majority of next season with the Maine Celtics in the G-League. Scheierman, however, could stick with the main rotation and fight for minutes off the bench. His perimeter scoring, ball-handling and defensive rebounding are all valuable skills for the second unit.

In a recent segment on NBC Sports Boston, Brian Scalabrine, Chris Forsberg, and Eddie House discussed whether Scheierman or Watson could crack the rotation and whether they could make a legitimate impact if given the opportunity within a deep and talented rotation.

You can listen to the trio’s thoughts on Boston’s latest rookie class by clicking on the embedded video above.

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