In this series, we’re looking at the biggest statistical differences between last season and the current one to understand how Celtics players have evolved while wearing the same jersey. Not every role change comes with more freedom or visibility. Sometimes, it comes with sharper boundaries. Baylor Scheierman’s season illustrates that balance.
Coming into the year, Scheierman’s place in the rotation became more situational. His minutes per game dropped by nearly three, and his usage declined by 4.8
percentage points. The Celtics didn’t remove him from the picture, they narrowed his window.
Within that smaller role, however, Scheierman became far more efficient. His points per 100 shot attempts jumped by more than 29, driven by significant gains both inside the arc (+24.7% on twos) and from three-point range (+8.9%). This isn’t a case of expanded responsibility. It’s the result of clearer shot selection and stricter usage.
That clarity shows up in his shot profile. Scheierman is finishing at the rim less often, but he’s taking more corner threes and fewer above-the-break attempts. His offensive value is being channeled into spacing and spot-up reliability rather than movement or creation.
The assisted-shot breakdown reinforces that idea. The overall share of his assisted field goals rose slightly, while assisted rim finishes dropped sharply (-50%). In contrast, assisted midrange and three-point looks both increased. Scheierman isn’t being asked to attack closeouts or generate advantages, he’s being asked to convert when the advantage already exists.
There’s a tradeoff to that specialization. Scheierman’s assist rate fell (-4.2%), his turnover rate rose (+4.4%), and his playmaking involvement declined overall. With fewer touches and a narrower role, his offensive impact is more binary and reduced.
Defensively, the raw stats suggests profile remains largely unchanged. There’s no notable jump in disruption or rim protection, reinforcing the idea that his pathway to minutes runs almost entirely through offensive efficiency and spacing. But, for more details on his recent defensive stretch, Nik Land latest piece is here to guide you.
Scheierman’s season isn’t about growth through opportunity. It’s about patience, learning and survival through precision. Fewer minutes, fewer touches, but better outcomes when the ball finds him. Same jersey, different job.
Below is an overview of his statistical evolution, via Cleaning the Glass:
