Baylor Scheierman left college with the reputation of a long-distance marksman. He is not solely a shooter, as Sam Hauser has noted, but will likely need to hit at least a respectable percentage from the 3-point arc to carve out any sort of role in the NBA. After a rough preseason, Scheierman needs significant work.

Although the Boston Celtics are looking poised to repeat as NBA champions in 2024-25, Jayson Tatum still has plenty of personal motivation heading into this season to once again perform at an elite level.

S tar Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum may not have been able to get his team the win in preseason action against the Toronto Raptors on the road last Tuesday night, but he cer