Just some weeks after the conclusion of his rookie season, Baylor Scheierman joined CLNS Media’s Backyard Report for an all-encompassing interview on his first yr within the NBA, his offseason to this point, his relationship with Joe Mazzulla, and a complete lot extra.
Scheierman additionally answered light-hearted questions — from who the very best soccer and golf gamers on the staff are, which Celtics gamers would make the very best and worst roommates, unlikely friendships, and rather more.
Right here’s a frivolously edited snippet of what he needed to say within the interview, carried out by Noa Dalzell, Bobby Manning, and John Zannis.
You may watch the total, 35-minute present right here.
Noa Dalzell: Who’s a very shut Celtics teammate of yours that may perhaps shock different folks?
Baylor Scheierman: Me and Derrick White have a very enjoyable relationship, and also you noticed that a bit bit within the social media world.
The primary time I met Derrick was really in Nebraska. He was in Lincoln for the Colorado vs Nebraska sport and and I went to the sport and considered one of my highschool buddies texted me and was like, ‘Derrick’s right here.’ So I went to the place he was at and that was our first time assembly after which we frolicked all day, went to the sport collectively and that began our relationship off very well. Clearly, he’s an incredible participant, however then clearly simply actually take pleasure in being round him off the court docket as effectively.”
Dalzell: Of all of your present Celtics teammates, which might make the very best roommate and which might make the worst?
Scheierman: Worst roommate can be D-White – he argues about all the things. He’s by no means improper. One of the best would in all probability be Al [Horford]. Easy man. Most likely goes to mattress early.
Manning: Who’s your NBA participant comp?
Scheierman: Clearly, lots of people say Joe Ingles. I like that comp. I like watching Austin Reaves play. Max Strus. All of these guys.
John Zannis: Is there one participant that you just’d be embarrassed to say ‘I’m type of like that man’ as a result of they’re a star, and folks would suppose if I begin evaluating myself to this particular person I’m smug?
There’s one man in our chat that’s continuously saying Luka Doncic.
Scheierman: I undoubtedly watched him rather a lot in highschool and faculty. Everybody clearly thinks – 6’7, white, shooter. My passing capability may even be my very best quality someday. In case you’re going to say it, I’m not going to argue with you, however I in all probability wouldn’t say it off the rip.
I watched [Rajon] Rondo rather a lot, Pistol Pete, Jason Williams.
Zannis: I will likely be heartbroken if I by no means get to play one other minute with ____
Scheierman: Can I say everyone?
There’s loads of guys I might throw out. I’d in all probability say Jrue Vacation. We continued to construct a relationship over the course of the yr. Dude’s simply humorous, and he’s a great man.
He’s been within the league without end, and has completed some loopy issues. You wouldn’t essentially find out about it simply by assembly him – he’s a really down-to-earth man. We’ve bought loads of these guys on the staff.
Dalzell: In case you’re the very best soccer participant on the staff, who’s No. 2?
Scheierman: Such an important query. Everybody says they’re a great soccer participant, however none of them really performed. Payton [Pritchard] swears he was so good, and I used to be like ‘When’d you cease enjoying?’ And he was like ‘seventh grade’ so I used to be like ‘Oh, okay, so that you didn’t play.”
I really feel Jaylen [Brown] can be fairly good. I’d put him at No. 2 in all probability.
Sam [Hauser] performed. I’d put him excessive up there as effectively.
Manning: Who’s the very best golfer on the staff?
Scheierman: Sam. Sam’s the very best golfer. For certain.
Zannis: If one thing ever begins up on the court docket – there’s a bit beef, you’re about to throw fingers, who’s the one teammate you’ll need standing behind you?
Scheierman: I don’t suppose I’m ever throwing fingers.
I’d in all probability say JB or Al [Horford]. Al’s bought 5 children, so he’s bought that dad power. I’d in all probability say him or JB.
Dalzell: In case you might choose any NBA participant to jersey swap with, who would it not be?
Scheierman: I’d in all probability do Steph [Curry]. Center college, highschool, when the Warriors have been having their dynasty – watching them play and simply how expert he’s, how good he’s develop into. He’s not probably the most athletic, he can’t soar the best, however he’s the very best shooter ever. There’s loads of different stuff he does effectively.
