Appreciation Thread, Anton Watson (Boston/Maine) – (Waived March 2, 2025)

ConstableGeneva · Post #1 » by **ConstableGeneva** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:17 pm

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Kalela · Post #2 » by **Kalela** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:18 pm

Welcome. He is a smart player and smart players always find a way to thrive.

Post #3 » by **Parliament10** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:19 pm

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Interesting.

Gant · Post #4 » by **Gant** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:20 pm

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/

redslastlaugh · Post #5 » by **redslastlaugh** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:21 pm

I like it, we needed a physical 4 man on the roster.

Post #6 » by **Parliament10** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:23 pm

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playa-hater · Post #7 » by **playa-hater** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:24 pm

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

meatball sub · Post #8 » by **meatball sub** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:25 pm

this guy will end up being better than kyle anderson lol

Post #9 » by **Parliament10** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:26 pm

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.

Post #10 » by **SuperDeluxe** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:27 pm

The excitement in Celtic Nation is palpable.

Wishing this and the other guy good luck.

phincsfan · Post #11 » by **phincsfan** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:28 pm

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?

threrf23 · Post #12 » by **threrf23** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:28 pm

Did we trade him to Portland?

Post #13 » by **bisme37** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:30 pm

threrf23 wrote:Did we trade him to Portland?

I think the thread title refers to Portland, Maine.

cl2117 · Post #14 » by **cl2117** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:30 pm

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.

Post #15 » by **Parliament10** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:31 pm

threrf23 wrote:Did we trade him to Portland?

He'll be in Portland; one way or another.

threrf23 · Post #16 » by **threrf23** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:32 pm

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.

bigfoot_cryptozoology · Post #17 » by **bigfoot_cryptozoology** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:32 pm

For some reason, I am feeling an eventual Jae Crowder vibe with him...

BK_2020 · Post #18 » by **BK_2020** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:36 pm

Who is this guy. I hope he's good. At least he's tall.

Post #19 » by **165bows** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:37 pm

I like it - Celtics need a player in this mold, he's a little boring but fits where the modern game is going.

phincsfan · Post #20 » by **phincsfan** » Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:37 pm

Watson beat out Grants hysterical vertical leap of 26in with an astounding 32in. :lol:

What he lacks in hops he gains in brains

I'll take the iq all day though