4 things to know about Celtics’ 2nd-round pick Anton Watson

4 things to know about Celtics’ 2nd-round pick Anton Watson

Only John Stockton recorded more steals at Gonzaga than Watson.

Gonzaga forward Anton Watson (22) runs up court during the second half of a first-round college basketball game against McNeese State in the NCAA Tournament in Salt Lake City, Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Anton Watson should bring some defensive versatility to the Celtics. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

A day after the Celtics bolstered their depth by drafting sharpshooter Baylor Schierman out of Creighton with the 30th overall pick, Brad Stevens and his staff added a versatile wing to their pipeline of talent.

Boston drafted Gonzaga wing Anton Watson with the 54th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft on Thursday, with the Celtics bringing in a fifth-year player with a high motor and plenty of upside as a tireless defender.

Here’s four things to know about Boston’s latest draft selection.

Watson was a versatile contributor for the Bulldogs in 2023-24

Much like Boston’s other 2024 draft selection in Schierman, Watson is one of the older players in his draft class, with the former Gonzaga stalwart set to turn 24 before the start of the Celtics’ 2024-25 season.

4 things to know about Celtics’ 2nd-round pick Anton Watson

Only John Stockton recorded more steals at Gonzaga than Watson.

Gonzaga forward Anton Watson (22) runs up court during the second half of a first-round college basketball game against McNeese State in the NCAA Tournament in Salt Lake City, Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Anton Watson should bring some defensive versatility to the Celtics. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

A day after the Celtics bolstered their depth by drafting sharpshooter Baylor Schierman out of Creighton with the 30th overall pick, Brad Stevens and his staff added a versatile wing to their pipeline of talent.

Boston drafted Gonzaga wing Anton Watson with the 54th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft on Thursday, with the Celtics bringing in a fifth-year player with a high motor and plenty of upside as a tireless defender.

Here’s four things to know about Boston’s latest draft selection.

Watson was a versatile contributor for the Bulldogs in 2023-24

Much like Boston’s other 2024 draft selection in Schierman, Watson is one of the older players in his draft class, with the former Gonzaga stalwart set to turn 24 before the start of the Celtics’ 2024-25 season.

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