After a rocky Summer League and a slow start to the 2025-26 season, Baylor Scheierman has emerged as an important part of the Boston Celtics' second unit. Scheierman, in his sophomore season, has taken a sizeable leap on the defensive side of the floor and has often been trusted to guard opposing stars for stretches of games. On offense, his perimeter shooting and ability to create off the bounce have both been welcomed additions.

As proof of Scheierman's developmental leap, Mazzulla has trusted him with legitimate playoff minutes to start the postseason. The Creighton product has seen the floor for an average of 13.5 minutes per night, putting up five points and grabbing 1.5 rebounds. Furthermore, he's been solid when called upon to guard his yard or rotate over as part of a system defense.

In a recent video on the "The Hoops Leger" YouTube channel, the host labeled Scheierman as Boston's "secret weapon" for the playoffs, noting his versatility and collegiate experience will make him both reliable and impactful when his number is called throughout the postseason. The host also broke down which aspects of Scheierman's skill set are best suited to playoff basketball.

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