Oct 20, 2021; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Isaac Okoro (35) reacts after a basket against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Celtics 2024 NBA Draft grade for Anton Watson
Anton Watson was accustomed to high expectations at Gonzaga, and that should help him with the Celtics.
It’s no secret that a youth movement is slowly taking over the NBA. However, the Boston Celtics opted for older, more experienced picks in the 2024 NBA Draft.
In the first round, the Green Team selected sharp-shooter Baylor Scheierman out of Creighton with the 30th overall pick. He turns 24 in September and is already older than Celtics forward Jordan Walsh, guard Jaden Springer, and point guard JD Davison.
In the second round, Boston used the 54th pick to bring in Gonzaga forward Anton Watson. Like Scheierman he’ll be 24 years old in October when the 2024-25 regular season rolls around.
If the ages of the newest Celtics show anything, it’s that the organization is eager to usher in mature talent who can handle the significant shift from the NCAA to the NBA. Although these two college stars probably won’t make an immediate impact in Beantown, they should be open to growing in the Celtics’ winning culture, especially with banner no. 18 soon to be hanging in the rafters of TD Garden.
But before the Celtics celebrate banner night at home, let’s delve into their second-round pick and hand out a draft grade for Watson.
