Where to live if your name is Baylor Scheierman or Anton Watson!

Now that the Boston Celtics Summer League games are finished, it is time to get the home searching process started for our newest players, Baylor Scheierman and Anton Watson. Here is a 2024 guide for these NBA rookies who will need a place to rest their heads and allow their bodies to heal from the long and grueling season.

As a rookie playing for the Boston Celtics, you'll want to find a place to live that's convenient for commuting to TD Garden, where the Celtics play, and the practice facilities, while also offering a good quality of life. Here are seven towns that could be ideal:

1. Boston, MA

  • Neighborhoods: Back Bay, Beacon Hill, South End, North End.

  • Pros: Close to TD Garden, vibrant city life, excellent dining and entertainment options.

  • Cons: Higher cost of living, busy and crowded.

2. Brookline, MA

  • Pros: Beautiful residential area, excellent schools, easy access to Boston, good public transportation.

  • Cons: Expensive housing market.

3. Cambridge, MA

  • Pros: Home to Harvard and MIT, vibrant cultural scene, great restaurants and cafes.

  • Cons: High cost of living, busy areas around the universities.

4. Newton, MA

  • Pros: Family-friendly, excellent schools, beautiful suburban feel, easy commute to Boston.

  • Cons: Expensive real estate.

5. Waltham, MA

  • Pros: More affordable than some other options, good restaurants, close to major highways.

  • Cons: Can be less convenient without a car.

6. Quincy, MA

  • Pros: More affordable, coastal town with great views, good dining options, convenient commute.

  • Cons: Slightly longer commute to Boston compared to closer suburbs.

7. Somerville, MA

  • Pros: Trendy area with a young population, great bars and restaurants, good public transportation.

  • Cons: Increasingly expensive due to its popularity.

These towns and neighborhoods offer a variety of living experiences, from bustling city life to quieter suburban settings, all within a reasonable distance from TD Garden and practice facilities.

Kevin Woo