Baylor Scheierman Keeps Proving He Belongs - And He’s Doing It With Swagger
BOSTON - Baylor Scheierman doesn’t exactly fit the mold of your typical NBA wing. He’s not from a basketball hotbed, didn’t play at a blue-blood college, and his look - a lanky 6'7" frame, shaggy hair, and some ink - makes him easy to overlook. But if you’ve been watching the Celtics lately, you know better than to sleep on him.
On Friday night, with Jaylen Brown getting a rest day, Scheierman stepped into the starting lineup and delivered - again. He dropped 16 points, grabbed five boards, and knocked down a few timely threes in Boston’s 112-93 win over the Kings. But the moment that stuck out wasn’t on the stat sheet - it was the stare-down.
Late in the game, Scheierman found himself wide open beyond the arc, right in front of the Sacramento bench. As the Kings’ reserves tried to rattle him with some sideline chirping, the second-year wing calmly rose up, drained the triple, and turned to let them know exactly how unbothered he was.
“I’m a 6'7” white guy with shaggy hair and some tattoos,” Scheierman said postgame, cracking a grin. “So they like to attack me when I'm out there. I'll give it right back to them.”
That edge - the willingness to embrace the noise and use it as fuel - has been part of Scheierman’s game since day one. And he’s not just talking. He’s backing it up with production and poise.
Baylor Scheierman on what the opposing bench says to him:
— Daniel Donabedian (@danield1214) January 31, 2026
“I’m a 6-foot-7 white guy with shaggy hair and some tattoos. So they like to attack me when I'm out there. I'll give it right back to them.”
“It’s the best feeling,” he says of hitting a 3 in front of the opposing bench. pic.twitter.com/aPdF5Y7ePC
Friday’s performance was just one point shy of a season-high for Scheierman, who’s carving out a real role in Boston’s deep rotation. He played nearly 31 minutes and, while his shooting draws the headlines, Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla was quick to highlight the plays that don’t show up in highlight reels.
Barely got the end of it but Baylor Scheierman just blew a kiss to the Sixers bench after that 3 pic.twitter.com/ZU0V8GCLnw
— Daniel Donabedian (@danield1214) March 7, 2025
“He’s developed into a utility guy for us defensively,” Mazzulla said after the game. “He can defend different matchups.
He draws some legal screens, but he can also make defensive plays. He understands how to play against cross-matches, and he’s been making shots and offensive rebounds.
I’m pleased with where he’s grown defensively for us.”
That growth has been steady. Through nearly 50 games this season, Scheierman is shooting a career-best 45.9% from the field and a sharp 41.5% from three.
His minutes are ticking up, and so is the trust from his coaching staff. The Celtics are now 3-1 when he starts - a small sample, sure, but one that speaks to his readiness when called upon.
“I think I’ve tried to make the most of every opportunity that I’ve gotten, and with that comes more trust,” Scheierman said. “I’m just out there trying to impact the game in whatever way necessary.”
That mindset - do what’s needed, when it’s needed - is what makes Scheierman such a valuable piece for a Celtics team with championship aspirations. He’s not trying to be a star; he’s trying to be a difference-maker. And whether it’s stretching the floor, grabbing a tough rebound, or stepping into a defensive assignment, he’s showing he can handle the moment.
This cannot be a NBA player man pic.twitter.com/5Rbyn4Q4JS
— Aadan (@JMurrayWrld) January 8, 2026
With Milwaukee coming to town on Sunday and Brown’s status still up in the air, Scheierman could be in line for another start. But even if he comes off the bench, expect the same energy - the same chip on his shoulder, the same confidence in his shot, and the same readiness to stare down anyone who doubts him.
Because Baylor Scheierman may not look like your typical NBA player. But night after night, he’s proving he belongs.