Brian Scalabrine names Celtics wings as potential breakout players
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 9:16 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Brian Scalabrine discussed potential breakout players for the Boston Celtics during an interview with WEEI on September 18, 2026. He suggested that while Jayson Tatum is already at a high level, younger wings like Baylor Scheierman, Hugo González, and Jordan Walsh could emerge next season. Scalabrine emphasized the team's identity and hard work, citing last year's unexpected success. He expressed hope that the team maintains its strong play throughout the season, indicating that playoff performance remains a concern.
- •Scalabrine mentioned Tatum's off year but sees him as a leader.
- •He highlighted Scheierman, González, and Walsh as potential standouts.
- •Scalabrine emphasized the importance of team identity and effort.
- •The Celtics aim to return to solid playoff performance after last year's struggles.
- 9:16 PMYahoo Sports — Brian Scalabrine sees the next Boston Celtics breakout player coming from its wings
"One thing is for sure -- Scal doubts it'll be Jayson Tatum.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- NBA•Sep 18, 2026, 8:04 PMCeltics Fans Are Losing Their Minds Over Rookie's 49-Second Video
NBA•Sep 18, 2026, 6:32 PMHornets’ Schedule: Toughest Games For The 2026-27 NBA Season
NBA•Sep 18, 2026, 6:17 PM2026 NBA Draft pick Chris Cenac Jr. already looks like a steal for the Boston Celtics- NBA•Sep 18, 2026, 6:10 PMBoston Celtics star Jayson Tatum surprises area learning center with $50,000 grant
NBA•Sep 18, 2026, 5:39 PMJayson Tatum endorses former teammate Jaylen Brown following rumors- NBA•Sep 18, 2026, 5:08 PMCan the Boston Celtics defy expectations for a second season?
