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Baylor Scheierman credited Rajon Rondo after pulling former Celtics’ signature move
The Celtics' rookie has started to showcase his ability at the NBA level over the last month.
Baylor Scheierman’s homage to Rajon Rondo: While the outcome of the game had essentially been decided, the late fourth quarter of Wednesday’s Celtics-Suns matchup included a notable moment. It was indicative of the growing confidence of Boston rookie forward Baylor Scheierman.
Scheierman, 24, was the Celtics‘ first-round pick in 2024. He has started to find his footing at the NBA level in the last month, and showcased some skill in a sequence that probably looked familiar to longtime Celtics fans.
After faking a shot, Scheierman drove toward the hoop before dusting off a classic move: He faked a behind-the-back pass before running past the defender. Scheierman then decided to actually pass, finding Neemias Queta (who eventually converted the layup).
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It was a move that reminded fans of former Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo, who popularized the fake behind-the-back pass during his impressive tenure in Boston.
After the game, Scheierman paid tribute to the now-retired Rondo, posting it on his social media:
S/o @RajonRondo 🤝🏻 https://t.co/c2S5NWqpMW
— Baylor Scheierman (@playforhim3) March 27, 2025
Whether or not Scheierman gets actual playoff minutes remains to be seen, though his development has been a positive aspect of the latter part of the regular season.
The Celtics were already ahead by a significant margin at that point in the game (going on to win 132-102), so the next step for Scheierman will be to see if he can execute playmaking of that caliber in more pressure-filled circumstances.
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Trivia: Rajon Rondo ranks fourth in all-time Celtics assists. Can you name the three players ahead of him?
(Answer at the bottom).
Hint: Their draft classes were 1950, 1962, and 1978.
Scores and schedules:
The Celtics defeated the Suns 132-102 on Wednesday. Kristaps Porzingis led Boston with 30 points.
Also from Wednesday: The Fleet lost to the Sceptres 4-2, and the Bruins were also defeated (falling 6-2 to the Ducks in Anaheim).
Today, the Red Sox begin the 2025 MLB regular season in Texas against the Rangers at 4:05 p.m.
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On this day: In 2001, Paul Pierce scored 41 points in 115-112 win over the Hawks, though primary coverage was of the troubled Red Sox. Boston, despite adding star slugger Manny Ramirez in the offseason, headed into the regular season with a plethora of injuries. The injuries would prove an issue, as the Red Sox finished the year 13.5 games out of a playoff spot.
Daily highlight: Nikola Jokić casually pulled off one of the assists of the season in a Nuggets win over the Bucks on Wednesday.
JOKIC DIME OF THE YEAR???! 😱😱
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 27, 2025
ARE YOU KIDDING ME. pic.twitter.com/hyYEnin3XS
Trivia answer: Bob Cousy, John Havlicek, and Larry Bird
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