2024 NBA DRAFT BEST PICKS | Rockets Reed Sheppard and Celtics Baylor Scheierman Functional Fits

Sheldon Wohlman of Utility Sports analyzes his favorite two draft selections from Day One of the 2024 NBA Draft. The Houston Rockets selected Reed Sheppard out of Kentucky who finished number 2 on my 2024 NBA Draft Big Board and the Boston Celtics picked Baylor Scheierman from Creighton with the final pick of the first round. These two provide functional offensive skills to teams that can find real use from their talents. The Celtics are in line to repeat as NBA champs and the Houston Rockets are looking to make a push into the NBA Playoffs.
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0:00 - 2024 NBA Draft Fits Intro
1:03 - Video Preview
1:21 - Houston Rockets Draft Grade Reed Sheppard
3:49 - Boston Celtics Draft Grade Baylor Scheierman
4:53 - Reed Sheppard's fit in Houston
9:29 - Baylor Scheierman's fit in Boston
13:43 - Like and Subscribe!
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[@JonathanVegaa]

As a Heat fan once I saw Baylor Schierman I knew he would land on Boston and be a pain in the Aaahhh for years to come

[@Paul_pp]

He reminds me of Dragic

[@JonathanVegaa]

@@Paul_pp how the only thing they got alike is their white lefty’s 💀

[@jeffbraim5546]

Funny cause I wanted ware 😂😂 that boy can play

[@Not.AC.]

@@Paul_ppnah he’s James Harden 2

[@davidbright8913]

Yes he will be up in your azzz for years lol 💚☘️

[@nicholaseaster58]

Celtics in 5

[@alfredmatthews1746]

Im glad we took reed sheppard. Fills a huge need for us. Perfect fit

[@ADIMusic-md1ij]

Last piece to the core, I definitely flocked towards the Sheppard 😂

[@goodisanoun]

Am I crazy to have Luka as Baylor closest comp? He obviously doesn't have the ceiling that Luka does but their playstyle similarities are uncanny. The way Baylor moves with the ball, positions his body, turn around fade always, deep threat, passing, similar feel for the game and athleticism.

[@davidbright8913]

Yup - plus he won’t get a beer gut!

[@johnpiner2151]

Someone needs to hire you in a front office right away. Keep up the good work Sheldon

[@rodricktownsend]

Love your take and content ❤

[@juliusrickles]

Brad is my hero 😊

[@26pctfrom3]

Brad is Trader Danny x100

[@bizzyboomin9277]

Love your rockets coverage your always on point

[@alexandreazevedo9906]

True, hes a better insider about the Rockets then most of Rockets insiders

[@RocketsPropaganda]

Yes. Finally we get a damn shooter!

[@bricespears7990]

As a Rockets fan I’m so excited

[@Jive33]

Rockets are creating a great team

[@MagikFingers420]

The Rockets backcourt now has 3 players all drafted in the TOP 4!!!! Plus another #3 overall pick in the frontcourt. They just need to grow together now, they have their core, now grow.

[@ajaygowthaman8780]

jalen, amen, reed, jabari, and sengun sounds nasty but how many of them can you keep with the new money rules

[@edmiley9866]

Great take, as a Celtics fan heard it was a good pick ,saw good grades but you really broke it down, love it.

[@YungContentshow]

Great video man... you are the brad stevens of YT

[@lebrex]

Celtics 🔥🔥🔥

[@julioescobar8872]

Thoughts on Ron Holland to Detroit?

[@rodricktownsend]

Gooo Rockets!!!

[@Jamedia66]

White boy summer! Love it 😆

[@michaelhernandez6197]

Upon first glance the guy look like reed and baylor 😃

[@thejamboy3556]

Bro just gonna act like he’s not twin brothers with both these guys

[@UtilitySports]

I must also be twins with Alex Sarr and Rob Dillingham because those were A++ picks too

[@thejamboy3556]

@@UtilitySports whatever you say Mr Schieirman

[@norrinradd542]

I think the T'Wolves might have got some value with the Terrence Shannon, Jr. pick - not a bad fit either...

[@BossNerd]

The Rockets now have a legit 10 man rotation. They could actuaĺy have an A team and a B team. Think about Adams throwing his long outlet passes to Amen, Tari, and Cam and Sheppard coming up for the trailing 3. The B team could wear out the opposing team with less depth while the Rockets A team rests. This also helps with conistency and injuries. The Rockets strength is now depth, watching to see if Udoka understands how to use it. Sometimes less is more. I would suggest that the best strategy for them is to try and spread the minutes out to maximize intensity on defense and fresh legs for good shooting. A bit unconventional(anti-Knicks) but I think it could work.

[@KyouOneZilla]

10 man rotation and decent end of bench depth (pre-injuries). That said a lot is dependent on staying healthy and also Jalen Green playing like at least 80% of March Jalen for the entire season and not that garbage he showed outside of his little outburst.

[@BossNerd]

@@KyouOneZilla Yea, Jalen has to show consistency. Availability(no injuries) and consistency are overlooked skills. I think he has to hit 36% on the 3 and continue to improve the D and passing to be a starting player. He wasn't very good most of the year - probably didn't deserve to start.

[@zaywoppo9427]

Should’ve added Daron Holmes and Edey to this video

[@EchoDragonHawk]

I was also curious to know what he thought about edey. but I guess he’s neutral on the pick so it’s neither good or bad.

[@bkelly625]

2024 NBA Draft Grades 1. Hawks- Zaccharie Riscaher (B) 2. Wizards- Alexandre Sarr (A) 3. Rockets- Reed Sheppard (B+) 4. Spurs- Stephon Castle (A+) 5. Pistons- Ron Holland (A-) 6. Hornets- Tidjane Salaun (B) 7. Blazers- Donovan Clingan (A-) 8. T-Wolves- Rob Dillingham (A) 9. Grizzlies- Zach Edey (C) 10. Jazz- Cody Williams (A+) 11. Bulls- Matas Buzelis (B+) 12. Thunder- Nikola Topic (B-) 13. Kings- Devin Carter (A) 14. Wizards- Carlton Carrington (A-) 15. Heat- Kel’el Ware (A-) 16. 76ers- Jared McCain (C-) 17. Lakers - Dalton Knecht (A++) 18. Magic- Tristan Da Silva (B) 19. Raptors- Ja’Kobe Walter (B-) 20. Cavs- Jaylon Tyson (C+) 21. Pelicans- Yves Missi (B+) 22. Nuggets- DaRon Holmes II (A-) 23. Bucks- AJ Johnson (D+) 24. Wizards- Kyshawn George (B-) 25. Knicks- Pacome Dadiet (C+) 26. Thunder- Dillon Jones (B-) 27. T-Wolves- Terrence Shannon Jr. (A+) 28. Suns- Ryan Dunn (B+) 29. Jazz- Isaiah Collier (A-) 30. Celtics- Baylor Scheierman (A-)

[@Bluewatercat]

Why you like the Lakers pick so much?

[@KyouOneZilla]

@@Bluewatercat Lakers desperately needed improvement for this upcoming season and Knecht is widely regarded as the most NBA ready of all the draft prospects. If they end up blowing it up next offseason this pick grade gets worse, but until a blow-up/rebuild happens it's a good pick.

[@Bluewatercat]

@@KyouOneZilla thank you. Not to knowledgeable bout basketball Is Baylor scheierman good?

[@leonj301]

Love what the Sours did Go Spurs Go !!!!

[@JonathanVegaa]

You forgot the Heat drafting Kel’el Ware mans going to be the missing piece for the Heat championship

[@barsbarsbarz]

the two white players 💀

[@mirupacha]

Damn… I wish [my] Celtics still had Udoka as their HC instead of that piece of religious fanatical shit that we’re stuck with for a while. Go Celtics ☘️ Go Rockets 🚀

[@601_DC]

You mean the champion Joe Mazzulla?

[@jeffdevries8538]

Wow… what a pathetic take. Let’s take the cheater over a Godly man, and a man who just coached the Celtics to #18. Why is Jesus so offensive to you? I pray one day you come into relationship with the Lord. God have mercy on your soul