Aron Baynes Exercises 2019-20 Player Option With Celtics
By Michael Luciano
The guy doing the dirty work underneath for some quality Boston Celtics teams will be back at the TD Garden for the 2019-20 season.
New Zealand center Aron Baynes has picked up his 2019-20 player option, which will keep him in Boston for one more season.
Boston Celtics center Aron Baynes has exercised his $5.9M player option for the 2019-20 season, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 12, 2019
While Baynes' 5.6 points and 4.7 rebounds don't exactly scream integral member of a top team in the east, his impact can't be felt by just looking at a box score. A physical center who can match up with the strongest guys in the league while being able to fight and scrap for rebounds, Baynes is the dictionary definition of a quality backup center.
In addition, his presence was felt in the locker room, as his teammates loved having him around.
Baynes has been a critical rotation player and leader for Boston, and the Celtics have loved his presence on the roster. https://t.co/uRDjJewzyx
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 12, 2019
While the impending Kyrie Irving exodus hurts, Boston still has a solid team in place. Baynes may not be a star, but he fits in with what Brad Stevens wants to do on both ends of the floor.