While it should of course be considered a longshot given the other teams in the mix and the extraordinary circumstances surrounding the potential NBA comeback of former Boston Celtics big man Aron Baynes, word is that the Australian center can help an NBA team, and there are rumbles he is being seen as a solid fit for the Celtics, who are in need of some veteran big man depth.
In a recent report from Heavy’s Steve Bulpett, Baynes — who suffered a catastrophic spinal injury in the 2020 Olympics — was described by a scout as having good stamina even if his now-thinner frame might not pack the same paint presence it once did.
“I’m not sure he’s going to be quite the banger he was before, but he can really shoot from the outside,” related the anonymous scout. “He was drilling 3s”
Former Celtics center Aron Baynes working out with teams in Las Vegas – does a Boston reunion make sense? https://t.co/6p8kcRdHfm
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) July 8, 2022