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Appreciation Thread, Anton Watson (Boston/Maine) – (Waived March 2, 2025)
Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:17 pm
by ConstableGeneva
Re: Welcome to Portland/Boston, Anton Watson
Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:18 pm
by Kalela
Welcome. He is a smart player and smart players always find a way to thrive.
Re: Welcome to Portland/Boston, Anton Watson
Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:19 pm
by Parliament10
Re: Welcome to Portland/Boston, Anton Watson
Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:20 pm
by Gant
The Boston Celtics used the No. 54 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft to select Anton Watson from Gonzaga. The 23-year-old joined Baylor Scheierman as the latest players to join the Celtics orbit.
Watson played five seasons with Gonzaga, establishing himself as a smart passer and a reliable deep threat. He shot 41.2% on 3-pointers during the 2023-24 campaign for the Bull Dogs. At 6-foot-8, Watson has earned comparisons to Al Horford thanks to his versatility on the offensive end and his intelligent, patience play on defense. It is unclear at the time of this writing how much time, if any, Watson will spend in Boston, but he could end up being a high-impact player with the club’s G-League affiliate the Maine Celtics.
The NBA’s Las Vegas Summer League kicks off next week, and will give fans a chance to see Watson and Scheierman in Celtic green.
https://celticswire.usatoday.com/2024/06/27/nba-boston-celtics-anton-watson-2024-nba-draft/
Re: Welcome to Portland/Boston, Anton Watson
Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:21 pm
by redslastlaugh
I like it, we needed a physical 4 man on the roster.
Re: Welcome to Portland/Boston, Anton Watson
Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:23 pm
by Parliament10
Re: Welcome to Portland/Boston, Anton Watson
Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:24 pm
by playa-hater
Some players look two years away from being two years away. This pic looks more like he is two years away from being gone Answer retirement

Re: Welcome to Portland/Boston, Anton Watson
Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:25 pm
by meatball sub
this guy will end up being better than kyle anderson lol
Re: Welcome to Portland/Boston, Anton Watson
Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:26 pm
by Parliament10
playa-hater wrote:Some players look two years away from being two years away. This pic looks more like he is two years away from being gone Answer retirement

Yeah. I'd feel better if these Guys were 19 when they come in, instead of 24.
Give them some time to develop at the NBA level. Starting at 24 though, IDK.
Re: Welcome to Portland/Boston, Anton Watson
Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:27 pm
by SuperDeluxe
The excitement in Celtic Nation is palpable.
Wishing this and the other guy good luck.
Re: Welcome to Portland/Boston, Anton Watson
Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:28 pm
by phincsfan
Anton Watson could be a Jeopardy famous name in 20 years.
I was drafted one pick before Lebron James son in the 2024 NBA draft?
Re: Welcome to Portland/Boston, Anton Watson
Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:28 pm
by threrf23
Did we trade him to Portland?
Re: Welcome to Portland/Boston, Anton Watson
Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:30 pm
by bisme37
threrf23 wrote:Did we trade him to Portland?
I think the thread title refers to Portland, Maine.
Re: Welcome to Portland/Boston, Anton Watson
Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:30 pm
by cl2117
Based on the title I thought we already traded him to the Blazers.
Sounds like a well rounded utility big. Put him on a two-way and see if he eventually deserves any consideration for anything more.
Re: Welcome to Portland/Boston, Anton Watson
Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:31 pm
by Parliament10
threrf23 wrote:Did we trade him to Portland?
He'll be in Portland; one way or another.
Re: Welcome to Portland/Boston, Anton Watson
Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:32 pm
by threrf23
bisme37 wrote:threrf23 wrote:Did we trade him to Portland?
I think the thread title refers to Portland, Maine.
I'm stupid, thanks lol
He'll be a nice addition to the Red Claws. Would love to say I think we got a steal, but I'll be (pleasantly) surprised if he sees the NBA floor often.
Re: Welcome to Boston/Maine, Anton Watson
Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:32 pm
by bigfoot_cryptozoology
For some reason, I am feeling an eventual Jae Crowder vibe with him...
Re: Welcome to Boston/Maine, Anton Watson
Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:36 pm
by BK_2020
Who is this guy. I hope he's good. At least he's tall.
Re: Welcome to Boston/Maine, Anton Watson
Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:37 pm
by 165bows
I like it - Celtics need a player in this mold, he's a little boring but fits where the modern game is going.
Re: Welcome to Boston/Maine, Anton Watson
Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:37 pm
by phincsfan
Watson beat out Grants hysterical vertical leap of 26in with an astounding 32in.
What he lacks in hops he gains in brains

I'll take the iq all day though