ANDOVER, Mass. – Aron Baynes had the opportunity this summer to explore NBA free agency and possibly seek out an expanded role. However, there was no doubt in his mind that he wanted to return to Boston for another season with the Celtics.
The 6-foot-10 Aussie center has fallen in love with every aspect of Boston over the past year, from its culture to its competitive sports environment. The latter is what enticed Baynes to join the Celtics last summer, and his appetite for winning is why he was set on sticking around for another go.
“I wanted to come to a contender,” Baynes said Tuesday afternoon during an Arbella Home Court Makeover unveiling in Andover, Massachusetts.