Green With Envy: A Boston Celtics Podcast
Will Weir, Greg Maneikis, and Adam Taylor break down the Boston Celtics. Formerly the Celticsblog Podcast
Sun, December 03, 2023
Caitlin Cooper stops by to talk Celtics vs Pacers
On this episode of Green With Envy, Caitlin Cooper of "Basketball She Wrote" drops by the pod to discuss everything you need to look for in the Celtics IST matchup with the Indiana Pacers. Featuring Caitlin Cooper ( @C2_Cooper ) Greg Maneikis (@miniminoe) SUBSCRIBE to the DISCORD! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to our discord! / discord Check out Black Sheep Optimists: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1D8RE... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, December 01, 2023
Is Luke Kornet enough? + The Discord Mailbag
KP is still on the mend, do the Celtics need to UPGRADE the center rotation? Adam and Will do a deep dive on the current state of the Celtics center rotation and suggest a few names that might be worth looking into. They also touch on the upcoming In-Season Tournament game vs Indiana and answer some questions from users in the Discord channel (sign up with the link below!) Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:38 - IST overall reaction from Adam 5:18 - JB/Jrue comments about running up the score in IST 7:13 - Do the Celtics respect their opponents too much? 11:20 - Future of the IST 15:28 - How will the Celtics use their big man rotations sans KP (maybe) 20:40 - What is there to like about the current C's Centers 23:45 - Is this depth enough? 26:00 - Option 1: Andre Drummond 31:10 - Option 2: Xavier Tillman 37:43 - Jon Konchar reported interest 43:25 - Discord Mailbag Questions --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to our discord! https://discord.gg/XdSZk48c Check out Black Sheep Optimists: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1D8RE... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, November 29, 2023
The Celtics qualify for the In Season Tournament!
On this episode of Green With Envy, Will and Greg break down how the Celtics somehow qualified for the IST by destroying the Bulls by 27 points. Now, they will play in the knockout round in Indiana vs the Pacers next week. Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Greg Maneikis (@maneikis_music) Subscribe to our discord! / discord Check out Black Sheep Optimists: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1D8RE... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, November 27, 2023
Celtics vs Hawks + Passing The Rock with the 3 Man Weave (P.S. Join the Discord!)
On this episode of Green With Envy, Will and Greg react to the Celtics win vs the Hawks (0:00-20:00). Then, the 3 Man Weave unites for their first edition of "Passing The Rock" to dive deep into various topics surrounding the team and the rest of the NBA. On this episode, they examine the discourse surrounding Jaylen Brown's recent play, Jayson Tatum's need to play like an MVP, Luke Kornet's role, Porzingis' usage rate, and the chaos of the In Season Tournament. Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Greg Maneikis (@miniminoe) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Subscribe to our discord! https://discord.gg/XdSZk48c Check out Black Sheep Optimists: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1D8RE... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, November 21, 2023
BONUS EPISODE: Celtics lose in OT
Will and Greg go LIVE on YouTube to commiserate with Cs fans after falling victim to the ultimate trap game against the lowly Charlotte Hornets. Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, November 20, 2023
Celtics vs Grizzlies & A deep dive into the Celtics win streak w/ Adam Taylor
On this episode of Green With Envy, Will and Greg react to the Celtics win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Then, Will and Adam dive deep into how the Celtics continue to win on this impressive 6 game win streak. 0:00-21:00: Celtics vs Grizzles 21:00-END: How do the Celtics keep winning? Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, November 17, 2023
Should the Celtics trade for Alex Caruso?
The Celtics bench has shown signs of improvement of late, but is it good enough? The Chicago Bulls defensive stalwart, Alex Caruso is likely to be traded, so is it time to double down on defense and move our final chips into the middle of the table? What happens if we don't trade for Caruso and he ends up on Miami or Milwaukee? Is it too early to give up on Payton Pritchard? Tune into to hear our thoughts. 0:00-6:00: Intro - ranking trilogies 6:00-18:00: Does trading for Alex Caruso make sense? 18:00-33:00: Is the Celtics bench good enough? 33:00-END: The NBA In-Season Tournament Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, November 16, 2023
RECAP: Short Handed Celtics get MASSIVE road win in Philadelphia!! w/ special guest Noa Dalzell
The Boston Celtics, down 2 starters (No JB or KP), secured a massive win on the road vs the Philadelphia 76ers to reclaim the top spot in the Eastern Conference, 117-107. Adam Taylor is joined by special guest Noa Dalzell from CelticsBlog to recap the game and introduce you to her background. See below for some of her best works from CelticsBlog: https://www.celticsblog.com/2023/10/3/23900511/celtics-payton-pritchards-opportunity-dana-altman-oregon-coach https://www.celticsblog.com/2023/9/15/23874049/kevin-porter-jr-miles-bridges-houston-rockets-domestic-violence-nba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, November 13, 2023
Can Jaylen Brown silence the haters?
"He doesn't deserve his contract. He's not as good as Tatum. He doesn't have a left hand. It's time to trade Jaylen Brown." The Boston Celtics all-star wing has been a lightning rod for criticism since his poor performance in the NBA playoffs last season, but is this criticism fair? On this episode of Green With Envy, Adam Taylor and Greg Maneikis examine some of the narratives surrounding Jaylen Brown, and discuss ways that he can silence his haters. Then, they discuss Tyrese Maxey's development and what the Celtics can do to solve that problem come the postseason. 0:00-35:00: What do we need to see from Jaylen Brown the rest of this year? 35:00-END: The Tyrese Maxey problem. Featuring: Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, November 09, 2023
A tough loss to the Sixers + Es stops by
The Boston Celtics dropped their second straight game in a tight game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Adam recaps the game before Greg is joined by Es to discuss the Celtics and the NBA at large. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, November 07, 2023
The Ant Man takes a quantum leap + thoughts on the in-season tournament
On this episode of Green With Envy, Will and Greg discuss what went wrong in the Celtics overtime loss to the T-Wolves. Then, they have some fun at Karl Towns expense. Finally, they debate the merits of the NBA's new in-season tournament. Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, November 05, 2023
Drew Carter stops by the pod & Jrue Holiday steps up sans Derrick White
On this episode of Green With Envy, Greg recaps the Celtics victory over the Brooklyn Nets. Then, Celtics play-by-play man Drew Carter visits the pod for the first time to talk about his journey and the Celtics season. 0-13:00 : Celtics vs Nets Recap 13 :00 - Drew Carter 14:32 - How did you get this job? 17 :35 - 1st impressions of Scal/building chemistry 24 :15 - Finding the right balance on a broadcast 28 :30 - Developing relationships 36 :52 - Courtside seat for these recent offensive explosions 40 :45 - How dod the Celtics stack up 44 :38 - Wemby talk 48 :18 - Most anticipated road trip 54 :22 - More drew-isms coming? Holiday puns? 58 :00 - Getting into the biz 101 :30 - finding your announcer's voice 105 :30 - GWE Fast Break Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Drew Carter (@drewdle25) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, November 02, 2023
The Celtics destroy the Pacers
On this episode of Green With Envy, Will and Adam break down the Celtics beat down of the Indiana Pacers. Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, October 31, 2023
BONUS EPISODE: Celtics vs Wizards Reaction
On this bonus episode of Green With Envy, Will and Greg react to the Celtics throttling of the lowly Washington Wizards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, October 30, 2023
3 Things with the 3 Man Weave
On this episode of Green With Envy, the 3 Man Weave reunites to discuss 3 things they've been paying attention to so far this year. 0:00-11:00: Introduction (Weekend Wrap and Fury vs Ngannou) 11:00-END: 3 Things Topics: Tatum in the post The Porzingis Effect Celtics Bench: problem or solution? Derrick White: the ultimate "superstar in his role" Ex-Celtics: how are they faring? Get Rob out of Portland NBA League Leaders Jaylen Brown adapting to a new role Mazzulla Ball 2.0 Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, October 26, 2023
Celtics vs Knicks Reaction: Basketball Porn Zingis Has Arrived!
Will and Greg react to Kristaps Porzingis otherworldly debut in the Celtics opening night victory at Madison Square Garden. Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, October 24, 2023
3 Things We're Excited About This NBA Season + Jonathan Macri on Celtics vs Knicks
On this episode of Green With Envy, the 3 Man Weave reunites to discuss three things they are excited about this upcoming season. Then, Jonathan Macri of Knicks Film School drops by to preview the Celtics vs Knicks on opening night. 0:00-32:00: 3 Things with the 3 Man Weave 32:00-END: Celtics vs Knicks Preview Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Jonathan Macri (@JCMacriNBA) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, October 22, 2023
What is the ceiling for each player on the Celtics roster?
On this episode of Green With Envy, Will and Greg go through the Celtics roster and discuss their reality, ceiling, and X-factor skill to their success this year. 0:00-12:00: Putting a bow on the Big Will vs Big Wos debate on Jayson Tatum 12:00-31:00: Banton, Brissett, Brown, and Hauser 31:00-46:00: Horford, Kornet, Svi, Porzingis 46:00-55:00: Pritchard, Queta, Stevens 55:00-END: Tatum, Walsh, White, and the team Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, October 20, 2023
Big Will vs Big Wos: A Defense of Jayson Tatum
0:00-8:00 Celtics concluded their pre-season with a 127 - 99 beat down of the Charlotte Hornets. Celtics played most of their starters for about 2 1/2 quarters before giving way to the bench as they prepare to open the season next Wednesday vs the New York Knicks. 8:00-END Then Will gives an impassioned response to the latest podcast from the Group Chat team at the NBA Ringer Show and specifically dives deep into the accusations by BIG Wos that Jayson Tatum is "more consistently bad than any other player of his caliber in big moments" Is he? Will tries to discover the truth. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Adam's YouTube: / channel Black Sheep Optimists: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1D8RE... Podcast audio feeds Apple Audio- https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Spotify Audio- https://open.spotify.com/episode/3pUP... #Celtics #BostonCeltics #bluewire #celticsnation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, October 18, 2023
The Mazzulla Curve Ball + NBA Over/Unders
On this episode of Green With Envy, Will and Greg break down the Celtics preseason victory over the Knicks, and then they give their favorite bets for NBA Over/Unders. 0:00-30:00: Celtics vs Knicks 0:00-13:00: The Porzingis Effect 13:00-30:00: Mazzulla Curveballs 30:00-END: NBA Over/Unders Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, October 16, 2023
Jeff Van Gundy | Hauser vs. Svi | Banton, Stevens, or Brissett?
On this episode of Green With Envy, Greg and Adam discuss the benefits of adding Jeff Van Gundy to the organization. Then, they debate Sam Hauser vs Svi, and whether Oshae Brissett is going to lose a spot to Delano Banton and Lamar Stevens. 0:00-11:00: Will gets engaged, Adam gets Covid 11:00-18:00: Thoughts on Jeff Van Gundy 18:00-26:00: Hauser vs Svi 26:00-END: Banton, Stevens, or Brissett? Featuring: Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, October 12, 2023
Marquis Daniels drops by to discuss what it takes to earn a role in the NBA
On this episode of Green With Envy, former Celtics forward Marquis Daniels drops by to discuss his playing career, what it's like fighting for a spot during training camps, and his take on this year's Celtics team. At the beginning of the pod, Will Weir recaps the Celtics preseason victory over the 76ers. 0:00-13:00: Celtics vs Sixers 13:00-35:00: Marquis Daniels on playing with the Big Three and what it's like for rookies and role players during training camp 35:00-40:00: Marquis' thoughts on this year's Celtics team 40:00-END: Marquis goes through the GWE Fastbreak Featuring: Marquis Daniels Will Weir (@willbon13) Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, October 09, 2023
Amina Smith drops by + Celtics preseason Game 1 reaction (MVPP! MVPP!)
On this episode of Green With Envy, Amina Smith drops by to share her thoughts on Taylor Swift around the KC Chiefs and the Patriots horrible season. Then, they talk Celtics. At the beginning of the pod, Will and Greg react to Payton Pritchard's big game and his new contract. O:00-19:00: Celtics preseason Game 1 reaction (MVPP! MVPP! MVPP!) 19:00-END - Amina Smith host of Celtics pregame on NBC Sports Boston 19:00-30:00 - Amina Smith (wife of Chiefs safety Deon Bush) talks Kelce and T-Swift 30:00-37:00 - The Patriots dismal season 37:00-53:00 - Jrue, Media Day, Paul Pierce, and Mike Gorman 53:00-END - GWE Fastbreak w/ Amina Smith Featuring: Amina Smith: (@aminajadetv) Will Weir (@willbon13) Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, October 04, 2023
Michael Pina of The Ringer talks Jrue and Joe Mazzulla
On this episode of Green With Envy, Will and Adam start off discussing Joe Mazzulla's appearance on The Old Man and the Three with JJ Redick. Then, they welcome in Michael Pina of the The Ringer to discuss the Jrue Holiday trade and more on Coach Joe. 0:00-15:00: Joe Mazzulla's lessons from year 1 15:00-35:00: Michael Pina on the Jrue Holiday trade 35:00-END: More Mazzulla + the GWE Fastbreak Featuring: Michael Pina (@MichaelVPina) Will Weir (@willbon13) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, October 01, 2023
Brad Stevens goes all in - The Celtics trade for Jrue Holiday!
On this emergency episode of Green With Envy, the 3 Man Weave reunites to react to the huge news that the Celtics have traded for Jrue Holiday. Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, September 28, 2023
Will the Celtics chase Jrue Holiday?
Will and Adam react to the Dame Lillard trade and discuss whether or not the Celtics might be players in the new Jrue Holiday sweepstakes. Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, September 25, 2023
Jaylen Brown's offseason with Lethal Shooter, Tatum's loyalty, and Greg tries Muay Thai
On this episode of Green With Envy, Greg Maneikis and Adam Taylor discuss Jaylen Brown's offseason working out with renowned shooting coach, Chris Matthews aka "Lethal Shooter". Then they discuss Jayson Tatum's loyalty to Duke and St. Louis and why that's a good harbinger of things to come for the Celtics. 0:00-10:00: Adam gives Greg advice for his first Muay Thai lesson 10:00-20:00: Jaylen Brown's offseason 20:00-30:00: Jayson Tatum's loyalty 30:00-END: Lamar Stevens and the need for a shooting coach Featuring: Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, September 22, 2023
The Celtics Sign Lamar Stevens + Buddy Hield? (BONUS EPISODE)
On this episode of Green With Envy "Quick Hits" Greg Maneikis and Adam Taylor break down their thoughts and opinions on what Lamar Stevens could bring to the Celtics. Then, they debate whether adding Buddy Hield makes any sense. Featuring: Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, September 21, 2023
Kristian Winfield of the NY Daily News drops by to talk Celtics and Nets
Will Weir sits down with Kristian Winfield to talk Patriots & Jets and Celtics & Nets. Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Kristian Winfield (@Krisplashed) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, September 18, 2023
When Will Malcolm Brogdon End His Silence?
On this episode of Green With Envy, the Three Man Weave reunites to catch up on life. talk Malcolm Brogdon's continued silence, and discuss how the new resting policy could affect the Celtics. 0:00-13:00: Catching up on life 13:00-34:00: Malcolm Brogdon 34:00-END: The NBA's new resting policy Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Greg Maneikis (X: @miniminoe | IG: @maneikis_music) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, September 11, 2023
Team USA needs to be redeemed again + Tatum and Porzingis
On this episode of Green With Envy, Will Weir and Adam Taylor react to Team USA's embarrassing 4th place finish at the FIBA World Cup. Then, they talk about Tatum's ascension and Porzingis' importance to the Jays, 0:00-18:00: Team USA 18:00-30:00: Tatum's ascension 30:00-END: How Porzingis can help elevate the Jays Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, September 04, 2023
Team USA goes down + Top 5 PFs in the East
On this episode of Green With Envy, the 3 Man Weave reunites to discuss Team USA's loss to Lithuania. Then, they rank their top 5 PFs in the East. 0:00-14:00: Team USA's loss and what it means for FIBA hoops 14:00-33:00: Redefining the PF position and eligible candidates 33:00-END: Ranking the Top 5 PFs in the East Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, September 01, 2023
The Celtics Sign Svi Mykhailiuk (Muh-Keye-luk)
On this episode of Green With Envy, Will and Adam react to the breaking news that the Celtics have signed shooting guard Svi Mykhailiuk Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, August 30, 2023
Could Rondo coach the Celtics? + FIBA talk and what makes a "world champion"
On this episode of Green With Envy, Will and Adam discuss Team USA and the hypothetical world of Austin Reaves on the Celtics. Then, they discuss Rajon Rondo's future as a head coach. Finally, they give things they love and hate about the NBA offseason. O:00-15:00: Intro + What makes a world champion? 15:00-30:00: What if: Austin Reaves edition 30:00-46:00: Rajon Rondo: a future head coach? 46:00-END: Things we love and hate about the offseason Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, August 27, 2023
Seth Partnow of the Athletic stops by to discuss where the Jays rank coming into next season
On this episode of Green With Envy, Seth Partnow of The Athletic joins to discuss his player tiers and where the Celtics fit in. 0:00-11:30: Seth’s process behind the scenes 11:30-19:00: Tatum vs Booker and how does JT reach the top tier? 19:00-29:00: Jaylen Brown’s ceiling 29:00-39:00: The team building of the post-Smart Celtics 39:00-41:00: Can Rob and Porzingis play together? 41:00-END: Celtics vs Nuggets Special Guest: Seth Partnow (@SethPartnow) Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, August 24, 2023
Shams reports Celtics have interest in TJ Warren
On this Green With Envy Quick Hit, Will and Adam react to the report from Shams that the Celtics are working out TJ Warren and Lamar Stephens. Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, August 23, 2023
Ready for the Driver's Seat: an interview with Jay Scrubb
On this exclusive episode of Green With Envy, Adam Taylor interviews Celtics summer league standout, Jay Scrubb to discuss his goals after earning a 2 way contract with the team. Featuring: Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Jay Scrubb (@JayScrubb) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, August 20, 2023
Tatum or Butler? Top 5 SFs in the East + UFC 292 in Boston
On this special birthday episode of Green With Envy, Will Weir welcomes in his Truth year by chatting with Greg Maneikis about what life looks like at 34 years old. Then, they jump into their offseason Top 5 rankings of the best SFs in the East and where they fall in the Tatum vs Butler debate. Finally, Greg toes the line of what is acceptable as a sports fan in the context of Aljamain Sterling's performance in front of a raucous TD Garden crowd. 0:00-6:00: Will and Greg's sphere of domesticity 6:00-13:30: Defining the Small Forward position 13:30-32:00: Eliminating the field 32:00-43:00: Tatum or Butler? And the rest of the top 5 43:00-END: UFC 292 at TD Garden, the Suga Show, Sterling's class Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, August 18, 2023
Looking at the Celtics Schedule + a sit down with "Your Tale" founder, Bryan Ray
On this episode of Green With Envy, Will and Greg react to the Celtics preseason schedule. Then, Greg welcomes in music producer and "Your Tale" founder Bryan Ray to discuss his life as a Cleveland Cavaliers fan and his new business Your Tale. Reach out to Bryan if you're interested in learning more! Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Bryan Ray (@iAmLonelyChild) 0:00-20:00: Celtics Schedule 20:00-40:00: Growing up a Lebron fan in Cleveland + Pierce vs Lebron 40:00-END: Your Tale with Bryan Ray Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, August 15, 2023
Is Porzingis' foot injury a red flag? + Forbes' Mat Issa stops by to talk Antoine Walker
Adam and Greg discuss what Kristaps Porzingis' foot injury means moving forward and then Will sits down with SB Nation's Mat Issa to discuss his recent article on Celtics legend, Antoine Walker. 0:00-14:00: Kristaps' Injury + Team USA 14:00-END: Mat Issa joins the show Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Mat Issa (@Matissa15) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, August 13, 2023
Should the Celtics retire #36? Take your pick: Jaylen Brown or Donovan Mitchell? + HOF Talk
On this episode of Green With Envy, Will and Greg react to the HOF inductees. Then, they discuss whether Marcus Smart's #36 deserves to be in the rafters. Finally, they rank the best SGs in the East and debate who is better: Jaylen Brown or Donovan Mitchell? O:00-15:00: HOF Reactions 15:00-21:00: Should the Celtics retire #36? 21:00-28:00: What is a shooting guard in today's NBA? 28:00-END: Ranking the Top 5 SGs in the Eastern Conference Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, August 09, 2023
Porzingis Injured + Ranking the Top 5 NBA Duos
On this episode of Green With Envy, The Three Man Weave reunites to discuss Kristaps Porzingis' reported foot injury. Then, they talk about the reaction on Twitter to their ECF Top 5 PG list (sorry Trae Young) and then give their Top 5 NBA Duos after Bleacher Report left off Tatum and Brown. Finally, we give a sneak peek at some exclusive YouTube content for a GWE Quick Hit. 0:00-3:00: Intro 3:00-12:00: Kristaps' injury 12:00-21:00: ECF Top 5 PGs 21:00-36:00: NBA Top 5 Duos 36:00-END: Quick Hit: Should the Celtics bring back Blake Griffin? Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, August 06, 2023
Pritchard on Team USA, The Player of the Class Belt, & Top 5 PGs in the East
On this episode of Green With Envy, Will and Greg discuss what Team USA experience could mean for Payton Pritchard. Then, Greg gives his annual Player of the Class voting before they end the pod ranking the top 5 PGs in the East. Also, at the end Greg gives a sneak peek of Black Sheep Optimists' new single "Get This High" which releases August 11th. O:00-5:00 - Ranking the worst mouth injuries (burned tongue, burned roof, or bit lip?) 5:00-13:00 - Pritchard on Team USA Select 13:00-37:00 - Greg's Player of the Class Belt 37:00-END - Ranking the Top 5 PGs in the East Sneak Peek - Black Sheep Optimists new single "Get This High" Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, August 03, 2023
Should the Celtics Extend Derrick White? + Celtics Trivia
On this episode of Green With Envy, the Three Man Weave unites to discuss Derrick White's potential extension, revenge, how to fill out the end of the roster, and to play a little Celtics trivia. O:00-15:00: Should the Celtics extend Derrick White? 15:00-20:00: Getting revenge 20:00-34:00: Danny Green and filling out the Celtics roster 34:00-END: Celtics trivia Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, July 30, 2023
Mike Gorman's Last Call
On this episode of Green With Envy, Adam and Greg get weird before discussing the news that Mike Gorman is retiring after the 23-24 season. Then, they talk about Al Horford's commitment to the Dominican World Cup team, Payton Pritchard's role, and "healing" Malcolm Brogdon. Finally, they give their picks for this week's Vibe Check. 0:00-10:00: Damian Lillard, TMac, and UFOs 10:00-17:00: Mike Gorman's Last Call 17:00-36:00: Horford, Pritchard, and Brogdon 36:00-END: Vibe Check (YouTube content and UFC 291) Featuring: Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, July 25, 2023
Jaylen Brown gets his crown + Paul Pierce vs Dwade
On this episode of Green With Envy, Will Weir and Greg Maneikis discuss Jaylen Brown's long-rumored max extension that makes him the highest paid player in the league. Did the Celtics overpay? Did they have a choice? How does Jaylen live up to this contract? What would we do if we signed a 300 million dollar deal? Then, Will and Adam discuss the recent debate between Paul Pierce and Dwyane Wade. Who had the better career? Where do TMac and Melo fit into this? 0:00-12:30 - Jaylen's extension 12:30-21:00 - Money, money, money 21:00-END - GWE Quick Hits (YouTube exclusive series) Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, July 23, 2023
Grant Williams stops by the show + updates on Brogdon and Pritchard
On this episode of Green With Envy, Grant Williams stop by to chat with Adam Taylor. Also, the 3 man weave discusses the report that teams are inquiring about Malcolm Brogdon and Payton Pritchard's debut with the USA Select Team. 0:00-14:00: The airplane trip from hell 14:00-23:00: Adam chats with Grant Williams 23:00-31:00: Updates on Malcolm Brogdon 31:00-42:00: What to expect from Payton Pritchard on USA Select and in the 23-24 season 42:00-52:00: Which players need to improve for the C's to reach their ceiling? 52:00-END: Where could Joel Embiid end up? Featuring: Grant Williams Will Weir (@willbon13) Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Adam Taylor (AdamTaylorNBA) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, July 13, 2023
Fanmail bag & guys we love, hate, and agree on
*Quick programming note: GWE will be off next week unless there is breaking news. Thanks for listening! On this episode, Will and Greg answer questions submitted on Twitter and Instagram. Then, they play a game called "Welcome to the party" where they identify guys they love, hate, and agree on. 0:00-25:00: Mailbag questions 25:00-END: Welcome to the party Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, July 09, 2023
The Grant Williams Trade + Celtics Summer League
On this episode of Green With Envy, the Three Man Weave reunites to share their thoughts on the Celtics decision to trade Grant Williams to the Dallas Mavericks. Then, they talk about JD Davison, Jay Scrubb, and Jordan Walsh and whether any of them have shown any signs of being able to help the team this year. Finally, they talk about In Season Tournament before finishing up with this week's Vibe Check. 0:00-3:00: Introduction 3:00-17:00: How the Grant Williams trade effects the Celtics 17:00-35:00: NBA Summer League 35:00-45:00: The NBA In Season Tournament 45:00-END: Vibe Check Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, July 04, 2023
Grading the Celtics Offseason So Far - LIVE on Bleacher Report
LIVE on the Bleacher Report App, the 3 man weave grades the Celtics offseason with the recent additions of Kristaps Porzingis, Oshae Brissett, and Dalano Banton. 0:00-6:00: Reacting the Marcus Smart's comments on the trade 6:00-12:00: Jaylen Brown's lack of extension 12:00-22:00: Kristaps Porzingis's 2 year extension 22:00-28:00: WALSHY and the NBA draft 28:00-END: Brissett and Banton Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, July 02, 2023
Free Agency Update + Greg's big news
On this episode of Green With Envy, Will and Adam discuss the Free Agency landscape and then Greg comes in for an epic vibe check. 0:00-17:00: What Free Agency means for the Celtics 17:00-30:00: Free Agency around the league 30:00-END: Vibe Check Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, June 27, 2023
LIVE on Bleacher Report - Where do the Celtics go from here?
On this episode of Green With Envy, Will and Adam stream live on Bleacher Report to discuss paths forward for the Celtics this offseason. Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, June 25, 2023
Giving Marcus all of his Tommy Points
On this episode of Green With Envy, Will and Greg give their tribute to Marcus Smart O:00-15:00: Making sense of the Smart trade and Kristaps’ fit 15:00-END: Our favorite Marcus Smart moments Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, June 22, 2023
Bonus Episode: Making sense of the Marcus Smart trade
Adam and Will discuss the Marcus Smart trade, why it hurts, and why it makes sense before looking at the bigger picture for the Celtics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, June 21, 2023
Brad Stevens gets his guy: Kristaps Porzingis reported to Boston!
On this episode of Green With Envy, Will Weir and Adam Taylor discuss the likely deal of Kristaps Porzingis to the Boston Celtics. 0-3:10 intro/KP deal facts 3:10-25:10 KP deal evaluation 25:10 - End NBA Draft preview for C’s potential picks Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, June 19, 2023
Should the Celtics have traded for Brad Beal?
On this episode of Green With Envy, Will and Greg discuss why the Celtics made the right decision not going all in on Bradley Beal. Then, they touch on potential trade packages for DeAndre Ayton, and give their thoughts on Grant Williams sign and trade options. 0:00-3:00: Flapjacks 3:00-15:00: Should the Celtics have traded for Brad Beal? 15:00-22:00: Should the Celtics make an offer for DeAndre Ayton? 22:00-31:00: Grant Williams to the Mavs? 31:00-37:00: Grant Williams to the Magic? 37:00-END: Vibe Check - Mosquitos and shutting the f**k up Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, June 16, 2023
Brad Beal, Beef Stew, and potential trade targets
On this episode of Green With Envy, the Three Man Weave reunites for a lighthearted conversation on Paul Pierce, Brad Beal, Beef Stew, and other potential trade targets for the Celtics. 0:00-10:00: Intro, Paul Pierce's Debauchery 10:00-19:00: Brad Beal: in or out? 19:00-28:00: Beef Stew and how the CBA could affect roster building 29:00-34:00: Brogdon, Smart, and White 34:00-40:00: Tyus Jones and Ouija Boards 40:00-END: Coveting the Pacers guards Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, June 12, 2023
Cassell & Lee, Jaylen & Grant, and the NBA Finals
On this episode of Green With Envy, Greg and Adam give their thoughts on the hiring of Sam Cassell and Charles Lee, Jaylen Brown and Grant Williams' contracts, and the NBA Finals. Plus, Black Sheep Optimists releases a new song! 0:00-7:00: Vacations and Will impressions 7:00-13:00: Cassell and Lee 13:00-20:00: Jaylen Brown: max or supermax? 20:00-27:00: Grant Williams 27:00-END: NBA Finals + "Questions and Lies" Featuring: Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists : Check out their new release "Questions and Lies" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, June 07, 2023
Celtics Offseason Preview with Keith Smith
Keith Smith joins the GWE crew for a Celtics off-season preview. Reviewing the new CBA, penalties for SUPER Tax teams, what that means for the Jaylen Brown Super Max, Grant Williams RFA and more! Chapters: 00:00 - 7:00 - Intro/Keith leaving Celtics Blog 7:00 - 15:00 - End of season emotions 15:00 - 21:15 - NEW CBA 21:15 - 47:00 - JB Super Max/Grant RFA 47:00 - END - Celtics trade options Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, June 04, 2023
LIVE on Bleacher Report - Is it time to trade some pieces?
The 3 man weave unites for this Bleacher Report Special to discuss Boston Celtics trade ideas for the upcoming offseason. Does Jaylen Brown sign an extension or do trades need to be explored? Is it time for Marcus to move on? Are there other big names that could be coming to Boston in the near future? Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, May 30, 2023
The Boston Celtics Funeral
On this episode of Green With Envy, Will and Adam talk through what went wrong in Game 7 and then look ahead to what is sure to be an offseason of intrigue. 0:00-16:50 - Game 7 Recap 16:50-34:00 - Playoff Recap 34:00-END - Offseason storylines Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, May 28, 2023
Derrick White Saves the Season
On this episode of Green With Envy, Will and Greg relive Game 6, one big play at a time. 0:00-3:00: Intro 3:00-14:00: Morning Box Score 14:00-27:00: Key plays part 1 27:00-END: Key plays part 2 + Game 7 Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, May 26, 2023
Celtics attempt to make history | Game 5 Reaction
On this episode of Green With Envy, Will and Greg break down how the Celtics forced an improbable Game 6 after being down 3-0. 0:00-3:00: Intro 3:00-12:00: Morning Box Score: White, Smart, and the Defense 12:00-19:00-Tatum and Brown 19:00-23:00 - Brogdon's injury 23:00-28:00 - Mazzulla's growth 28:00-31:00 - Celtics big men 31:00-END - Keys to Game 6 Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, May 24, 2023
The Celtics stay alive and force Game 5
On this episode of Green With Envy, Three Man Weave edition, the guys break down how the Celtics kept their season alive in Game 4. 0:00-6:00: Takeways 6:00-14:00: Morning Box Score 14:00-33:00: More Game 4 33:00-END: Game 5 preview Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, May 22, 2023
The end of an era? The Celtics look dead in the water
On this episode of Green With Envy, Three Man Weave edition, the guys talk through where the Celtics go from here after an embarrassing Game 3 loss. 0:00-16:30: Where do we go from here? 16:30-29:00: Joe Mazzulla 29:00-END: Cowboy up? Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, May 20, 2023
A season on the brink, part 2: Celtics vs Heat Game 2 Reaction
Who's to blame for the Game 2 loss? Jaylen Brown? Al Horford? Joe Mazzulla? Grant Williams? The Green With Envy boys break down what went wrong and how the C's can fix things going into Miami down 2-0. 0:00-15:00: Jaylen's struggles 15:00-29:00: Grant Williams "poking the bear" 29:00-END: Game 3 Adjustments Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, May 18, 2023
Jimmy Butler is a PROBLEM - ECF Game 1 Reaction
On this episode of Green With Envy, Will Weir and Adam Taylor discuss what went wrong in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Then they look ahead to adjustments for Game 2. 0:00-6:00: Intro 6:00-16:30: Morning Box Score 16:30-37:00: Joe vs Spo + Celtics Rotations 37:00-END: Game 2 adjustments and predictions Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, May 16, 2023
Celtics vs Heat Round 3: An Eastern Conference Finals Preview
On this episode of Green With Envy, Three Man Weave edition, the guys look ahead to the Celtics vs Heat in the East Conference Finals. Will Butler, Bam, and Spo be enough, or will the Celtics prove that they have finally learned their lesson en route to Banner 18? 0:00-13:00: Will’s Report from Game 7 12:00-18:00: Takeaways from Celtics vs Sixers 18:00-20:30: Celtics vs Heat Context 20:30 53:00: - Take your pic: Celtics vs Heat 20:30-27:30: Backcourts 27:30-36:30: Wings 36:30-48:00: Frontcourt 48:00-53:00: Coaches 53:00-END Vibe Check Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, May 15, 2023
LIVE on Bleacher Report: Jayson Tatum shows God's Will
LIVE on the Bleacher Report, Adam Taylor and Greg Maneikis react to Jayson Tatum's legendary 51 point, 11 rebound, 5 assist masterpiece in Game 7 of the 2023 Eastern Conference Semifinals. Featuring: Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, May 12, 2023
LIVE on Bleacher Report - Celtics vs Sixers: Game 6 Reactions
On this special edition of Green With Envy, LIVE on Bleacher Report, the Three Man Weave react to one of the wildest Jayson Tatum games of his career and look ahead to Game 7. Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts and Bleacher Report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, May 10, 2023
A season on the brink
The Celtics lost against the Sixers for the third time in their second-round series. Leaving the Celtics needing two straight wins to progress to the conference finals. Are the Sixers out playing them? Is Joe Mazzulla being out-coached? Can the Celtics bounce back? Or have the Sixers got this series in the bag? We try and make sense out of all of this on today's episode. Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, May 08, 2023
A Heartbreaker in Philly - Celtics vs Sixers Game 4 Reaction
On this episode of Green With Envy, Three Man Weave edition, the guys commiserate over the Celtics heartbreaking loss to the Sixers in Game 4. 0:00-15:00: Mazzulla and not calling timeout 15:00-29:00: Brogdon and Brown 29:00-46:00: Tatum and a Game 5 Preview 46:00-END: Vibe Check Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, May 04, 2023
Game 2 Reaction: The Celtics Bounce Back
On this episode of Green With Envy, Will Weir and Adam Taylor break down how the Celtics were able to put Game 1 behind them and dominate in Game 2. Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, May 02, 2023
The Celtics Blow Game 1
On this episode of Green With Envy, Will Weir and Greg Maneikis discuss the Celtics embarrassing Game 1 loss to a Joel Embiid-less 76ers. 0:00-11:00: The Celtics aren't a serious team 11:00-20:00: The Celtics didn't play good 20:00-30:00: The Celtics stunk, but it's only 1 game 30:00-END: Butler, Steph, and the NBA playoffs Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, April 30, 2023
Celtics vs Sixers Preview + a 2nd Round Player Draft
On this episode of Green With Envy, Three Man Weave edition, the guys have a little fun previewing the Celtics vs Sixers, drafting the remaining players in the Eastern Conference, and giving their weekly Vibe Check. 0:00-5:00: Intro 5:00-18:00: Round 1 lessons + Rd 2 preview 18:00-27:00: Round 2 Key Matchups 27:00-38:00: WEEI Will 38:00-56:00: 2nd Round East Player Draft 56:00-END: Vibe Check (Celtics Film Room, Scorpions, and Succession) Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, April 28, 2023
Game 6 Reaction, Jimmy Buckets, and a look ahead at the Sixers
On this episode of Green With Envy, Will Weir and Greg Maneikis host a postgame LIVE after the Celtics closeout win in Game 6 over Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks. 00:00 - 7 :00 - Intro 07:00 - 16:00 - Morning Box Score 16:00 - 22:00 - More Game 6 Reaction 22:00 - 27:00 - Celtics/Sizers 27:00 - END - NBA Playoffs Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, April 26, 2023
The Steamy Turd Theory: a Celtics Therapy Session
On this episode of Green With Envy, Will Weir and Adam Taylor air their grievances against the Boston Celtics. 0:00-8:00: What went wrong? 8:00-15:00: The Steamy Turd Theory 16:00-28:00: The Joe Mazzulla Problem 28:00-END: Blame it on the players Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, April 24, 2023
Mask Off - Jaylen Brown bounces back + an injury-riddled NBA playoffs
On this episode of Green With Envy, Will Weir and Greg Maneikis host a live-stream following the Celtics pivotal game 4 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. *At the time of recording this episode, Will and Greg had not seen the footage of Dejounte Murray's incident with the referee 0:00 - 04:10 - Intro 04:10 - 18:19 - Morning Box Score: Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart and Mazzulla's grwoth 18:19 - 35:50 - Game 5 Preview and a Look Around the Playoffs 35:50 - 48:24 - Vibe Check (Gambling/Tea) + Greg's unfortunate history with the Wizard of Oz Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, April 21, 2023
Malcolm Brogdon wins 6th man + Game 3 Preview
Malcolm Brogdon wins 6th Man of the Year Award and the Celtics prepare for game 3. Adam Taylor and Will Weir preview the matchup and give their thoughts on if the series will extend into next week or the Celtics can bust out the brooms for a sweep. Chapters: 0:00 - 14:47 - Intro/Brogdon 6MOY 14:47 - 29:53 - Adam's Schematic Insights 29:53 - End - Game 3 Preview Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, April 19, 2023
Celtics vs Hawks Game 2: Derrick White and Jayson Tatum Dominate
On this episode of Green With Envy, Will Weir and Greg Maneikis gush over Derrick White's invaluable play against Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks. Then, they look ahead to game 3. Finally they talk about Warriors vs Kings and why Draymond Green should join WWE. 0:00-16:00: Celtics vs Hawks Game 2 16:00-26:00: Jaylen's hand and Game 3 adjustments 26:00-END: Draymond's stomp and Warriors vs Kings Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, April 16, 2023
Celtics beat the Hawks + Day 1 of the NBA Playoffs
On this episode of Green With Envy, Will Weir and Greg Maneikis break down the Celtics impressive victory over the Hawks. Then, they take a look at the rest of the Game 1s across the league before they finish with their weekly Vibe Check. 0:00-5:00 - Mark Jones appreciation 5:00-13:00 - Morning Box Score 14:00-17:00 - Jaylen Brown 17:00-23:00 - Rob Williams 23:00-27:00 - Derrick White 27:00-37:00 - Marcus Smart 37:00-46:00 - Day 1 of the NBA Playoffs 46:00-END - Vibe Check Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, April 15, 2023
Celtics vs Hawks Game 1 Preview with Chris Forsberg
On this episode of Green With Envy, Greg and Adam sit down with Chris from the car, aka Chris Forsberg, to chat about the Celtics vs Hawks ahead of their Game 1. 0:00-7:00: Chris from the car 7:00-18:00: Celtics vs Hawks 18:00-23:00: Grant Williams vs Sam Hauser 23:00-26:00: Schemes to exploit 26:00-31:00: Smart vs Trae | Jaylen vs Murray 31:00-35:00: Lineup wildcards in Atlanta 35:00-38:00:Predictions 38:00-END: Craaaazy Joe Mazzulla Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, April 14, 2023
Howard Beck on Celtics vs Hawks and the NBA Playoffs
On this episode of Green With Envy, Howard Beck drops by to talk about Celtics vs Hawks and the NBA Playoffs 0:00 Intro 7:45 - Celtics vs. Hawks 12:00 - Jayson Tatum Playoff Performances 17:00 - Jaylen Brown Celtics Future 24:00 - Joe Mazzulla 29:00 - NBA Quick Hit Topics 39:30 - Outro Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Howard Beck (@HowardBeck) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, April 12, 2023
Celtics vs Hawks Instant Reaction + NBA Awards pt. 2
On this episode of Green With Envy, Will and Adam react to the Hawks big win over the Miami Heat, and then Will and Greg give their picks for All NBA and NBA Awards. 0:00-19:00: Celtics vs Hawks 19:00-40:00: First and Second Team All NBA 40:00-END: 3rd Team All NBA + NBA Awards Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, April 10, 2023
Boston Celtics End of Season Awards pt. 1
On this episode of Green With Envy, Three Man Weave edition, the guys dish out some of their end of season awards for the 22-23 season. 0:00 - Three Man Weave Galaxy Brain Session + Celtics vs Hawks 12:20 - Joey Ju Jitsu 18:00 - End of Season Awards pt 1 55:00 - Vibe Check Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, April 06, 2023
Eastern Conference Contenders w/ Es Baraheni
On this episode of Green With Envy, Es Baraheni stops by to talk about the Raptors disappointing season. Then, the guys discuss the Eastern Conference playoff picture. 03:20: What went wrong with the Raptors season? 12:59: Roster Building - why true versatility is key 19:40: Where do Raptors go from here? 26:30: Play-in Outlook and preview 33:40: Eastern Conference Contenders Featuring : Will Weir (@willbon13) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Esfandiar Baraheni (@JustEsBaraheni) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content (1.05k subscribers!) Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, April 05, 2023
How does Embiid's MVP performance impact the final 3 games?
On this episode of Green With Envy, Will and Greg discuss how Joel Embiid's 52 point performance should impact the Celtics' plan for resting their guys with the 1 seed out of reach. 0:00-14:00: Embiid's final MVP statement 14:00-21:00: End of game lineups 21:00-29:00: Playoff picture around the NBA 29:00-END: Tatum 1s and the next great American superstar Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, April 03, 2023
Three questions to close the season + this week's "Vibe Check"
On this episode of Green With Envy, Three Man Weave edition, the guys have a little fun expanding the conversation to some league wide topics. 0:00-5:00: Toothpaste 5:00-7:00: Blue Wire 7:00-12:15: Truth of the Week 13:00-19:00: How to handle the last 4 games 19:00-32:00: Drafting the Play In players 32:00-43:00: 6th Man of the Year 43:00-END: Vibe Check Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Greg Maneikis (Twitter: @miniminoe | Instagram: @maneikis_music) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more exclusive content Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, March 31, 2023
Tatum and Brown dismantle the Milwaukee Bucks
On this episode of Green With Envy, hosts Will Weir and Greg Maneikis react to the Celtics BEATDOWN of the Milwaukee Bucks. 0:00-11:00 - Morning Box Score 11:00-26:00 - Matching up with the contenders 26:00-END - The remaining schedule + a look at the West Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Greg Maneikis (Instagram: @maneikis_music | Twitter: @miniminoe) Presented by Blue Wire Podcasts Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, March 29, 2023
Jockeying with Milwaukee: a Celtics/Bucks preview feat. Ti Windisch
On this episode of Green With Envy, "The Gyro Step" podcast legend Ti Windisch stops by to talk Celtics vs Bucks with Will Weir and Adam Taylor. Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Ti Windisch (@TiWindisch) Subscribe to our Youtube Channel for more exclusive content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, March 27, 2023
The Robert Williams Effect + Jaylen Brown goes God mode
On this episode of Green With Envy, the 3 Man Weave unites for a lengthy discussion surrounding Robert Williams' return as the 6th man. Then, Will and Greg indoctrinate Adam into their weekly "Vibe Check". 0:00-8:00 - Jaylen Brown goes God mode 8:00-38:00 - The Robert Williams Effect 38:00 - END - Vibe Check (Empire, Markquis Nowell, and Austin FC) Follow us on YouTube and Subscribe! Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Greg Maneikis (@maneikis_music | @miniminoe) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, March 23, 2023
Road trip recap + the fight for playoff seeding
On this episode of Green With Envy, Will Weir and Adam Taylor provide their takeaways from the 4-2 road trip. Then, they look ahead at playoff seeding and discuss best and worst case playoff scenarios. 0:00-20:00 - Wrapping up the road trip 20:00-END - Jockeying for seeding, best and worst case scenarios Follow us on YouTube and Subscribe! Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, March 22, 2023
Robert Williams returns + Jaylen Brown's present and future
00:00-22:00 - Celtics vs Kings 22:00-END - Jaylen Brown's present and future Follow us on YouTube and Subscribe! Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Greg Maneikis (@maneikis_music | @miniminoe) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, March 21, 2023
Celtics vs Kings Preview + Joe Mazzulla: Coach GPT?
On this inaugural episode of the new Green With Envy feed, Will and Greg welcome in new, full-time cohost Adam Taylor! Also, they are joined by Kings beat writer, Brenden Nunes to discuss the upcoming matchup vs Sacramento and all of things going wrong in Boston. "They still suck ass" - McNulty 0:00-18:00 - Kings turnaround + defensive woes 18:00-27:00 - Sabonis and Keegan Murray 27:00-END - Celtics vs Kings + is Joe Mazzulla Coach GPT? Follow us on YouTube and Subscribe! Featuring: Will Weir (@willbon13) Greg Maneikis (@maneikis_music | @miniminoe) Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) Brenden Nunes (@BrendenNunesNBA | @KingsPulse) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, March 17, 2023
PSA: First to the Floor is moving to another feed
The First to the Floor podcast is moving to another podcast feed. After recently partnering with the CLNS Network, First to the Floor is moving back to their old feed, which you can find here: Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/idhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-to-the-floor-a-boston-celtics-podcast/id1351038879 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0smhkszSZGa51QvDZEyivC RSS: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/NSM6397754703 Or just search "First to the Floor" on your favorite podcast app. ---- If you've enjoyed the show while we've been with CelticsBlog, PLEASE follow us over to our new feed so we can keep it going, maintain our audience, and most importantly, bring you along for what will surely be a wild postseason for the Celtics. This was our last post on the CelticsBlog podcast feed. Thanks for listening, and hope to see you over on our new feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, March 15, 2023
The Simplest Explanation for Everything Wrong with the Celtics | First to the Floor
This is our last episode on this feed! Subscribe to the First to the Floor podcast feed to follow us over to CLNS. ----- Are the Celtics pacing themselves for the playoffs, or is this a legitimate collapse? Is Smart simply recovering from injury, or has he fallen out with Joe Mazzulla? Is the locker room fed up with Grant Williams, or is he limited by an elbow injury? There's a lot wrong with the Celtics right now. Is the simplest explanation the most likely, or as Bill Simmons suggested in a recent tweet, is there something major going on behind the scenes? ------ The "First to the Floor" podcast is moving to a different podcast feed. Please subscribe to the new feed! Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/idhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-to-the-floor-a-boston-celtics-podcast/id1351038879 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0smhkszSZGa51QvDZEyivC RSS: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/NSM6397754703 Or just search "First to the Floor" on your favorite podcast app. ------- Twitter: @First2TheFloor IG/TikTok: @firsttothefloor18 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@firsttothefloor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, March 13, 2023
"It's a beautiful dance" - Prop Joe / The Hawks in Round 1 would be a dream scenario | Green With Envy
On this episode of Green With Envy, hosts Will Weir (@willbon13) and Greg Maneikis (@miniminoe | @maneikis_music) explain why facing the Atlanta Hawks is the best case scenario for the Celtics in the first round of the 2023 playoffs. Then, they discuss Blake Griffin's emergence in Rob's absence, the death of the double big lineup, and finish the pod with their weekly vibe check. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, March 11, 2023
What does "playing the right way" look like for the Celtics?
Celtics players often mention "playing the right way" in reference to good stretches of basketball, but what does that look like? What is the best version of this Celtics team? Plus, navigating the upcoming road trip, the Smart/White balance, and much more. w/ special guest @NElGHT. ------ The "First to the Floor" podcast is moving to a different podcast feed. Please subscribe to the new feed! Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/idhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-to-the-floor-a-boston-celtics-podcast/id1351038879 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0smhkszSZGa51QvDZEyivC RSS: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/NSM6397754703 Or just search "First to the Floor" on your favorite podcast app. ------ Twitter: @First2TheFloor IG/TikTok: @firsttothefloor18 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, March 10, 2023
“We all gotta play our roles” - Bodie / Grant's minutes, Joe's lineups, and some crazy food choices | Green With Envy
On this episode of Green With Envy, hosts Will Weir (@willbon13) and Greg Maneikis (@miniminoe | @maneikis_music) analyze the Celtics absurd choices for the question “if you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?” Then, they discuss the Celtics recent play and look ahead to their upcoming 6 game road trip. 0:00-12:00 - Celtics and their food choices 12:00-24:00 - Recent struggles 24:00-END - Mazzulla’s lineups, Grant’s minutes, and the upcoming road trip. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, March 07, 2023
How to fix everything that's wrong with the Celtics | First to the Floor
How worried are you, really? Have we seen enough greatness from this Celtics team that we can rest assured they will turn it around? On this pod, we indulge in an "airing of grievances" about this team, highlighting all the little things that have led to this disappointing stretch out of the all-star break. Then, we move on to how the Celtics can fix these glaring issues. Plus, does Derrick White need to play more minutes than Marcus Smart while he fully recovers from his ankle injury? Finally, the upcoming schedule and how that could be the impetus for a turnaround. ------- The "First to the Floor" podcast is moving to a different podcast feed. Please subscribe to the new feed! Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/idhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-to-the-floor-a-boston-celtics-podcast/id1351038879 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0smhkszSZGa51QvDZEyivC RSS: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/NSM6397754703 Or just search "First to the Floor" on your favorite podcast app. --- Twitter: @First2TheFloor IG/TikTok: @firsttothefloor18 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@firsttothefloor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, March 06, 2023
"Gonna try to put a smile on my face" - Bubbles / Celtics lose a heartbreaker to the Knicks | Green With Envy
On this episode of Green With Envy, host Greg Maneikis (@miniminoe / @maneikis_music) reacts to the Celtics loss to the Knicks. Then, recorded prior to the game, Greg and cohost Will Weir (@willbon13) talk about how lucky we are to have superstars like Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum in light of the recent controversy surrounding Grizzlies star, Ja Morant. Then, they finish off the pod with their weekly vibe check. 0:00-8:00 - Celtics vs Knicks 8:00-34:00 - Appreciating the Jays 34:00-END - Vibe Check Subscribe to our YouTube channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, March 03, 2023
"He got loyalty to pops" - Omar / Jayson Tatum is here for your MVP discussion | Green With Envy
On this episode of Green With Envy, hosts Will Weir (@willbon13) and Greg Maneikis (@miniminoe / @maneikis_music) discuss the Celtics victory over Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Then, they dish out their 3rd quarter All NBA Teams and MVP rankings heading into the final stretch of the season. 00:00-15:00 - Celtics vs Cavs: Tatum, Al & Rob + a rare Grant Williams DNP 15:00-END - All NBA and MVP Rankings Subscribe to our YT Channel Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, March 02, 2023
Richard White on the Celtics' win over the Cavs, Derrick's Career, and growing up a C's fan
Jayson Tatum is back in MVP mode as the Celtics defeat one of the better teams in the league, the Cleveland Cavaliers. Richard White (Derrick's Dad) joins the pod to recap the game. Plus, Richard shares some insights on Derrick White's career, growing up a Celtics fan, and what it's like when your son joins your favorite NBA team. ------- The "First to the Floor" podcast is moving to a different podcast feed. Please subscribe to the new feed! Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/idhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-to-the-floor-a-boston-celtics-podcast/id1351038879 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0smhkszSZGa51QvDZEyivC RSS: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/NSM6397754703 Or just search "First to the Floor" on your favorite podcast app. --- Twitter: @First2TheFloor IG/TikTok: @firsttothefloor18 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@firsttothefloor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, February 28, 2023
Just one of those games | Celtics lose in NYC (First to the Floor)
How do you feel about the "keep shooting 3's" mentality when they're just not going in? Is Brogdon and White's ascension impacting Smart in his return? Are we officially in another Tatum slump? There is much to ponder after a 109-94 loss to the Knicks in New York City. Plus, Spooney returns with wild stories from his trip to Philadelphia. ------- The "First to the Floor" podcast is moving to a different podcast feed. Please subscribe to the new feed! Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/idhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-to-the-floor-a-boston-celtics-podcast/id1351038879 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0smhkszSZGa51QvDZEyivC RSS: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/NSM6397754703 Or just search "First to the Floor" on your favorite podcast app. --- Twitter: @First2TheFloor IG/TikTok: @firsttothefloor18 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@firsttothefloor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, February 27, 2023
"It's been a hot minute" - Wallace / Celtics vs. Sixers + End of game lineups feat. Adam Taylor | Green With Envy
On this episode of Green With Envy, host Will Weir (@willbon13) is joined by Adam Taylor (@adamtaylorNBA) to talk about Celtics vs Sixers and what this means looking ahead to a future playoff matchup. Also, the two touch on whether the Cleveland Cavaliers would be the tougher test in the playoffs. Finally, the discuss the Celtics end of game lineups in light of the emergence of Derrick White. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, February 24, 2023
Announcement | The "First to the Floor" podcast is moving feeds
The "First to the Floor" podcast is moving to a different podcast feed. Please subscribe to the new feed! Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/idhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-to-the-floor-a-boston-celtics-podcast/id1351038879 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0smhkszSZGa51QvDZEyivC RSS: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/NSM6397754703 Or just search "First to the Floor" on your favorite podcast app. --- Twitter: @First2TheFloor IG/TikTok: @firsttothefloor18 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@firsttothefloor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, February 24, 2023
Celtics Overcome the Pacers' 3-point Explosion
Myles Turner had, allegedly, the most efficient 40-point game in NBA history, but it wasn't enough! The fully healthy Celtics had JUST enough depth to overcome, and with some solid execution in OT, walked away with the win. What trends are we tracking through the final stretch of the season? Is Tatum going to become the typical "post-all-star break" Tatum? Will D-White settle into a reduced role? Will Grant stabilize now that trade rumors have settled down? Plus, Wayne Spooney takes umbrage to a recent Kevin O'Connor take. --- SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEW (OLD) PODCAST FEED! Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/idhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-to-the-floor-a-boston-celtics-podcast/id1351038879 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0smhkszSZGa51QvDZEyivC RSS: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/NSM6397754703 Or just search "First to the Floor" on your favorite podcast app. --- Twitter: @First2TheFloor IG/TikTok: @firsttothefloor18 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@firsttothefloor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, February 22, 2023
"I think it stinks" - Sobotka / Five questions for the home stretch + All Star fixes with Robbie Hodin | Green With Envy
On this episode of Green With Envy, hosts Will Weir (@willbon13) and Greg Maneikis (@miniminoe / @maneikis_music) welcome in Celticsblog's Robbie Hodin to discuss fixes for All Star Weekend. Then, Will and Greg ask five questions they are thinking about heading into the home stretch. 0:00-23:00 - Fixing All Star Weekend 23:00-END - 5 Questions for the home stretch Subscribe to us on Youtube Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, February 21, 2023
Celtics All-Star Recap and Season Lookahead w/ Jared Weiss | First to the Floor
The Athletic's Jared Weiss joins us to recap the good and the bad of the all-star game, Jayson Tatum's MVP performance and duelling with Jaylen Brown, and more. Plus, expectations for the final stretch of the season, and Jared's career covering the Celtics. --- Twitter: @First2TheFloor IG/TikTok: @firsttothefloor18 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@firsttothefloor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, February 17, 2023
Marcus Smart returns, mid-season awards, Mazzulla promoted | First to the Floor
Our lord and saviour, Marcus Smart, has returned to the parquet. Why did he return for just one game before the break? Joe Mazzulla has deservedly been promoted to Head Coach. Plus, mid-season awards, including game of the year (so far), most underrated, and more. Finally, some all-star trivia to send us into the break. --- Twitter: @First2TheFloor IG/TikTok: @firsttothefloor18 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@firsttothefloor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, February 16, 2023
"Sometimes you just kinda feel like it" - Bodie / Celtics TCOB behind Marcus Smart's return | Green With Envy
On this episode of Green With Envy, hosts Will Weir (@willbon13) and Greg Maneikis (@miniminoe / @maneikis_music) give thanks for the return of Marcus Smart and break down the Celtics drubbing of the hapless Detroit Pistons. 0:00-8:00 - Will and Greg catch up on Valentine's Day 8:00-23:00 - Smart's return and Tatum's dominance 23:00-END - Takeaways from Bucks/Celtics and a look ahead to All Star weekend Subscribe to our YT channel Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, February 15, 2023
A Moral Victory? Giannis takes on the Hospital Celtics | First to the Floor
The injury-riddled Boston Celtics flew into Brew Town and ALMOST took down those pesky Bucks, succumbing only to their own poor decision-making late in overtime. Despite what Joe Mazzulla and other pundits are saying, was this a moral victory? Plus, Derrick White is the Eastern Conference player of the week, Smart might return for the Pistons, and much more. --- Twitter: @First2TheFloor IG/TikTok: @firsttothefloor18 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@firsttothefloor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, February 13, 2023
"He was touched by an angel" - Cutty / Derrick White's emergence, Trade deadline reactions + Vibe Check
On this episode of Green With Envy, hosts Will Weir (@willbon13) and Greg Maneikis (@miniminoe / @maneikis_music) break down the Celtics impressive, business-like victory over a pesky Memphis Grizzlies squad. Then, Greg chooses a Rihanna song that best describes some of the biggest trades of the NBA Trade Deadline, and then the boys have their weekly vibe check. 0:00-27:00 - Derrick White and the White Boy Brigade 27:00-54:00 - A Bad Girl Ri Ri NBA Trade Deadline Tribute 54:00-END - Vibe Check Subscribe to our YT channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, February 10, 2023
Trade Deadline Special | Mike Muscala is a Celtic!
Mike “The Moose” Muscala is a Celtic! Join us for our LIVE reactions throughout the final hour of the deadline. We talk about Muscala’s fit on the Celtics, his underrated career, and moves made by our closest rivals and their impact on the Celtics. Plus, ripples from the Kevin Durant trade, and looking ahead to the buyout market. --- Twitter: @First2TheFloor IG/TikTok: @firsttothefloor18 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@firsttothefloor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, February 09, 2023
"We were just riding such a high" - Bubbles / Jaylen's face, Celtics vs Sixers, and NBA Trade Deadline | Green With Envy
On this episode of Green With Envy, hosts Will Weir (@willbon13) and Greg Maneikis (@miniminoe / @maneikis_music) break down Celtics vs Sixers, the NBA trade deadline, and Lebron's big night. 0:00-5:00: Cold Open - JB's facial fracture 5:00-32:00: Grant Williams, Derrick White, and one helluva Celtics win over the Sixers 32:00-45:00: The Lakers Trade and Josh Hart to the Knicks 45:00-END: Reacting to Lebron's big night Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, February 07, 2023
Tatum destroys the Pistons | First to the Floor
Jayson Tatum woke up in the 3rd quarter and dominated the Pistons on the Celtics' way to a 111-99 victory over the Detroit Pistons. Despite the 4th quarter slip, can we call this a good performance by the Celtics? Tune in to find out. Plus, Derrick White's masterful performance, Sam Hauser has risen, and what rumored rival team trades are most concerning? --- Twitter: @First2TheFloor IG/TikTok: @firsttothefloor18 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@firsttothefloor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, February 06, 2023
"It's a desperation move" - Freamon / The Kyrie trade + What will the Celtics do at the deadline? | Green With Envy
On this episode of Green With Envy, hosts Will Weir (@willbon13) and Greg Maneikis (@miniminoe / @maneikis_music) react to the Kyrie Irving trade. Then, they discuss the rumors of Kelly Olynyk returning to Boston. And as always on the Monday podcast, they end it with a Vibe Check. 0:00-15:00 - The Kyrie trade and what it means for Brooklyn vs the Celtics 15:00-30:00 - Will the Celtics make a move? 30:00-END - Vibe Check Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, February 05, 2023
Up-and-down Jaylen Brown + Trades Ahoy! | First to the Floor
Celtics fans rode the tremendously bumpy Jaylen Brown production rollercoaster en route to another disappointing loss to an under-manned opponent. Plus, Celtics' cold shooting; how worried are you? Grant Williams; how worried are you? Introducing a new segment called --you guessed it-- "How Worried Are you?". Later, Kyrie shenanigans, Kelly Olynyk and other trade options, and a Marcus Smart injury conspiracy? --- Twitter: @First2TheFloor IG/TikTok: @firsttothefloor18 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@firsttothefloor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, February 02, 2023
"Is he catfishing us?" - Bunk / The Celtics destroy Brooklyn + Pritchard's role | Green With Envy
On this episode of Green With Envy, Greg Maneikis (@miniminoe / @maneikis_music) flies solo dolo to recap the Celtics drubbing of the Brooklyn Nets. 0:00-8:00: Hanging with Adam Taylor in Dorchester 8:00-17:00: Celtics vs Nets Analysis 17:00-END: Pritchard's comments, Smart's ankle, and Lebron's immortality Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, January 30, 2023
BeatLA: Lebron's theatrics and the Celtics' push to the all-star break | First to the Floor
Jaylen Brown's late-game heroics and some (at times) favorable refereeing led to another Celtics win as well as some delightfully miserable Lakers fans. Plus, with three days off before the Nets game, we take a step back to assess how the Celtics can continue to build towards the playoffs. --- Twitter: @First2TheFloor IG/TikTok: @firsttothefloor18 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@firsttothefloor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, January 27, 2023
Marcus Smart's absence is quietly devastating | First to the Floor
The Celtics have lost three in a row, but we're not worried. That said, Marcus Smart's absence is quietly devastating. What does the roadmap look like between now and the all-star break? Plus, East/West all-star teams, Gallo's return-to-play hopes, and much more. --- Twitter: @First2TheFloor IG/TikTok: @firsttothefloor18 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@firsttothefloor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, January 26, 2023
"Who the hell is he talking about?" - Herc / Ranking the worst 1st round matchups and our trade deadline wishlist | Green With envy
On this episode of Green With Envy, hosts Will Weir (@willbon13) and Greg Maneikis (@miniminoe / maneikis_music) have a little fun after venting on the rough 2 game trip in Florida. 0:00-5:00 - The boys are back in Boston 5:00-16:00 - Thoughts from the trip to Florida 16:00-33:00 - Ranking the worst first round playoff scenarios 33:00-35:00 - NBA Trade Deadline 35:00-END - Drafting guys who we hope someday will end up in Boston Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for exclusive content https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBikTmit_PlErH-UFamRG5A Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, January 25, 2023
POSTGAME SHOW: We’re takin’ a mulligan! | First to the Floor
The Celtics’ many absences proved too costly in one, as fatigue and poor decision-making became a factor in a frustrating loss to the Miami Heat. Plus, a wavering Grant Williams, Derrick White the superstar role player, and a wild heliocentric Tatum appears. Join our Playback stream this Thursday night for Knicks @ Celtics: https://www.playback.tv/firsttothefloor --------- Twitter: @First2TheFloor IG/TikTok: @firsttothefloor18 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@firsttothefloor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, January 23, 2023
"You thought chaos was your ally?" - Omar / Pritchard, Grant, C's keep rolling + Vibe Check | Green With Envy
On this episode of Green With Envy, hosts Will Weir (@willbon13) and Greg Maneikis (@miniminoe / @maneikis_music) discuss the Celtics last two wins against the Raptors and Warriors. 0:00-4:00 - VOX Media Layoffs, TBD 4:00-8:00 - Injury Updates 8:00-14:00 - Year of the Rabbit 14:00-21:00 - Grant Williams 21:00-31:00 - Jaylen Brown 31:00-35:00 - End of game execution 35:00-42:00 - Malcolm Brogdon 42:00-49:00 - Al Horford 49:00-54:00 - The Week Ahead 54:00-END - Vibe Check: Dog Hair Removal and Cinnamon Follow us @greenenvypod Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBikTmit_PlErH-UFamRG5A Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, January 20, 2023
POSTGAME SHOW: Celtics beat the Warriors in OT | First to the Floor
The Celtics clawed their way back to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat against the defending champion Golden State Warriors. Who were the heroes in this game? Have we exorcised those finals-loss demons? Plus, CelticsBlog's trade intel, Pritchard rumors, and much more. --- Twitter: @First2TheFloor IG/TikTok: @firsttothefloor18 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@firsttothefloor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, January 19, 2023
"I mean, you're not lying" - McNulty / Celtics vs Warriors + the One More Thing King strikes again
On this episode of Green With Envy, hosts Will Weir (@willbon13) and Greg Maneikis (@miniminoe / @maneikis_music) preview the rematch of the rematch versus the Golden State Warriors. Then, Greg takes the pod off the rails trying to figure out why things are trending on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, January 18, 2023
Mid-Season Temperature Check + Celtics Faceoff!™ | First to the Floor
Taking a look at the numbers at the mid-way point of the season and how they compare to past dominant Celtics teams. Plus, Jayson Tatum's re-entry into the MVP conversation, Poetl trade rumors, title expectations, and more. Plus, previewing the upcoming game against the Golden State Warriors, and a NEW segment called "Celtics Face-Off", where we pit random Celtics player skill sets against each other and see who emerges victorious. --- Twitter: @First2TheFloor IG/TikTok: @firsttothefloor18 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@firsttothefloor --- Join our Playback watch party this Thursday night for the Warriors game! It's super easy to setup, just sign-up, link your cable or NBA streaming provider, and you're in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, January 16, 2023
"This is child's play" - Marlo / Celtics are streaking + Tatum's annual January leap
On this episode of Green With Envy, hosts Will Weir (@willbon13) and Greg Maneikis (@miniminoe / @maneikis_music) break down Jayson Tatum's MVP weekend against the Charlotte Hornets. (0:00-19:00). Then, they discuss all of the lessons that can be learned in Jaylen Brown's absence (19:00-44:00) and then: the weekly Vibe Check. Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, January 13, 2023
Post-Game Show: Celtics Rip the Nets | First to the Floor
The Celtics ran away with an otherwise tight battle against the Nets in the 4th quarter with some familiar lock-down offense. With Jaylen Brown sidelined, can the Celtics continue their recent dominant stretch? Has Malcolm Brogdon officially busted out of his slump? Plus, reviewing the much-needed bench impact, the “schadenfreude report”, and much more. --- Twitter: @First2TheFloor IG/TikTok: @firsttothefloor18 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@firsttothefloor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, January 12, 2023
"Putting my foot down" - Omar / Celtics vs. Pels + Q2 All NBA and MVP
On today's episode of Green With Envy, hosts Will Weir (@willbon13) and Greg Maneikis (@miniminoe) react to the Jays dominant performance against an undermanned Pelicans squad. Then, they check in on All NBA and MVP discussions at the season's halfway point. 0:00-21:00 - Celtics vs Pels 21:00-25:00 - Nets Preview 25:00-45:00 - All NBA Teams 45:00-END - MVP Follow us on social media - @greenenvypod Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, January 10, 2023
Taking the Bulls by the Horns | First to the Floor
Rob Williams returned to the starting lineup as The Celtics took down the Bulls despite a terrifying late-game flurry from Zach Lavine. Have the Celtics proven they can continue to beat teams despite shooting poorly from range? Plus, Tatum's MVP performance (again), Jaylen's late-game decision making and a surging Grant Williams. Finally, a little Pritchard and Gallo trade spiciness. --- Twitter: @First2TheFloor IG/TikTok: @firsttothefloor18 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@firsttothefloor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, January 09, 2023
"Unleash him" - Avon / Rob Williams is officially back and takeaways from seeing the C's in person | Green With Envy
On this episode of Green With Envy, hosts Will Weir (@willbon13) and Greg Maneikis (@miniminoe / @maneikis_music) recap their experience of attending the Celtics vs Spurs LIVE in San Antonio (0:00-22:00). They also touch on Tatum vs Luka (22:00-25:00), the Celtics week ahead (25:00-30:00) and do their weekly Vibe Check (30:00-END). Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, January 06, 2023
Tatum Triple Doubles in a Much Needed Win | First to the Floor
How did the Celtics nullify Luka Doncic in a decisive win against the Dallas Mavericks? Can we expect more of this level of play from the Celtics going forward? Plus, Smart and Grant's incredible games, disappointing all-star voting, and the Noah Vonleh Trade. --- Twitter: @First2TheFloor IG/TikTok: @firsttothefloor18 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@firsttothefloor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, January 05, 2023
"It's confirmation bias" - Prop Joe / A theory on the Celtics' struggles + Tatum vs Luka | Green With Envy
On this episode of Green With Envy, hosts Will Weir and Greg Maneikis take a look at some theories as to why the Celtics are struggling (0:00-15:00). Then, they explore the social media narrative that the Celtics need a trade (15:00-25:00). Finally, they dive deep into the debate of who is the more deserving MVP candidate at this point in the season: Luka Doncic or Jayson Tatum? Follow on social media @greenenvypod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, January 03, 2023
New Year's Resolutions: Celtics Edition | First to the Floor
The Celtics' road trip is off to a disappointing start. Is this a lapse back into slump territory, or a mere blip in the re-ascension of this team? Plus, we determine the ideal New Year's resolution for every player on the Celtics, and review a "Celtics Hot Takes" Reddit thread. --- Twitter: @First2TheFloor IG/TikTok: @firsttothefloor18 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@firsttothefloor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, January 02, 2023
"I think we should try it out" - Stringer / Did we just watch an NBA Finals preview? | Green With Envy
On this episode of Green With Envy, hosts Will Weir (@willbon13) and Greg Maneikis (@miniminoe / @maneikis_music) discuss the Celtics loss to the Nuggets and whether or not it will be the likely matchup in the NBA Finals. 0:00-10:00 - What we missed over the holidays 10:00-21:00 - Celtics / Nuggets Recap 21:00-26:00 - Do the Celtics need more of last year's starting five? 26:00-46:00 - Did we just watch an NBA Finals preview? 46:00 - END - VIBE Check - Catching up with Steve Moy from MAFS and being old on New Years Eve Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, December 30, 2022
POST-GAME SHOW: Celtics Sink the Clippers
Recapping the Celtics' shakey-at-times win over the Clippers, including Marcus "The Maestro" Smart, Tatum's killer 2nd quarter, Derrick White's heroics, and Timelord's return to glory. Plus, what would you prefer on your team; an all-time-great 60-21-10 Luka Doncic, or two elite two-way '30ppg each' stars in Tatum and Brown? Also, previewing game 2 of the Denver Cup. --- Twitter: @First2TheFloor IG/TikTok: @firsttothefloor18 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@firsttothefloor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, December 26, 2022
POST-GAME SHOW: Tatum Feasts on Christmas Day
Jayson Tatum delivered Giannis' Christmas present right on his head as the Celtics found their outside shooting again and laid a good ol’ fashion beatdown on the Milwaukee Bucks. How were the Celtics able to limit Giannis Antetokounmpo? Exactly how did they drop 139 points on the league’s best defense? Tune in to our post-game discussion to celebrate this holiday victory in all its glory. --- Twitter: @First2TheFloor IG/TikTok: @firsttothefloor18 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@firsttothefloor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, December 23, 2022
All I Want for Christmas is a Celtics Win | First to the Floor
The Boston Celtics have lost 3 in a row, and suddenly the holidays are looking bleak. What is happening with the Celtics? Why are they dropping these games? What do they need to do to turn things around? Plus, previewing the upcoming matchup against the Minnesota Timbersomethings, and what's on your Celtics holiday wishlist? --- Twitter: @First2TheFloor IG/TikTok: @firsttothefloor18 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@firsttothefloor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, December 22, 2022
"You just gotta grow up" - Ceruti / The Celtics are broken & Steve Ceruti drops by to talk Orlando Magic, NBA Trades, Celtics vs Bucks + Holiday Life Advice - Green With Envy
On this jumbo-sized episode of Green With Envy, hosts Will Weir (@willbon13) and Greg Maneikis (@miniminoe / @maneikis_music) are joined by Steve Ceruti of The Ryen Russillo Podcast to have a fun conversation about the NBA landscape amidst this putrid stretch of "basketball" from the Celtics. (0:00-20:00) Will and Greg remain confused about why the Celtics suddenly stink (20:00-42:00) Ceruti talks Orlando Magic and Greg re-pitches his Rookie of the Year Belt idea (42:00-49:00) Celtics vs Bucks (49:00-65:00) NBA Trades and the Western Conference (65:00-END) Holiday Life Advice Green With Envy will be on break for the holiday season, so enjoy this extra long episode. Split it up into multiple listens and stay safe! We'll see you in 2023! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, December 21, 2022
Reasons for Optimism | First to the Floor
How much substance is there to recent criticisms of Jaylen Brown's game, and how does he compare to other "1As" across the league? Plus, Timelord's return, (potential) Gallo trade season, and much more. --- Twitter: @First2TheFloor IG/TikTok: @firsttothefloor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@firsttothefloor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, December 19, 2022
"A relatively unfortunate time" - Freamon / The return of Lob Williams and some bad basketball - Green With Envy
On this episode of Green With Envy, host Will Weir (@willbon13) is joined by the one and only Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) to give some hope to Celtics nation after an abysmal start to this seven game home stand. (0:00-6:00) Will and Adam catch up (6:00 -20:00) Remaining hopeful (20:00-40:00) What's wrong with the Celtics? (40:00-END) Adam does his first Vibe Check. Music by Black Sheep Optimists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, December 16, 2022
Abby Chin on Timelord's return, long road trips, and covering the '22 Celtics | First to the Floor
What are the highs and lows of a long, west coast road trip? What's it like seeing first-hand the growth and development of two of the NBA's best players in Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown? Analyst and sideline reporter for NBC Sports Boston, Abby Chin, joins us to discuss covering the Celtics in 2022, surviving long road trips, and the recent announcement of Robert Williams' return. Plus, Reddit fan questions, upcoming schedule, and impromptu trivia on Abby's NBC Sports Boston colleagues. --- Twitter: @First2TheFloor IG/TikTok: @firsttothefloor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@firsttothefloor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, December 15, 2022
"Let's just get home" - Bubbles / 6 Lessons from the 6 Game Road Trip - Green With Envy
On this episode of Green With Envy, Will Weir (@willbon13) and Greg Maneikis (@miniminoe / @maneikis_music) detail 6 lessons we learned from this 6 game road trip. (0:00-7:00) The Celtics aren't invincible, but that's okay (07:00-18:00) Do the Celtics need one more big man as an insurance policy? (18:00-24:00) Al Horford is irreplaceable (25:00-34:00) We need a mulligan on our duos list (34:00-45:00) Joe Mazzulla is a first year, interim head coach (45:00-52:00) Love and trust, for better and for worse (52:00-END) Homestand predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, December 14, 2022
Tatum and the Celtics outlast the Lakers in an OT thriller | First to the Floor
How did the Celtics give up a 20-point lead to the Lakers? What was the catalyst for the late-game comeback? Tatum leads the Celtics with 44 points and some incredibly clutch late-game execution to secure the win for the Celtics. Plus, how has your view on this team changed after their 4-2 road trip? Was this a "good win" despite the obvious struggles? Plus, individual performances, Lakers game sub-plots, and the Celtics' upcoming schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, December 12, 2022
"You're seeing this, right?" - Bunk / Mazzulla's Lineups, Drop Defense, and Tatum Struggles
On this episode of Green With Envy, hosts Will Weir (@willbon13) and Greg Maneikis (@miniminoe / @maneikis_music) tackle the task of analyzing the Celtics lackluster performance in a finals rematch with the Golden State Warriors. (0:00-8:00) Celtics Drop Defense (08:00-18:00) Mazzulla’s End of Game Lineups (18:00-23:00) Tatum’s Struggles (24:00-31:00) Clippers Preview (31:00-38:00) Lakers Preview (38:00-48:00) White Lotus Finale (48:00-END) Will experiences an earthquake in Mexico City Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, December 09, 2022
A Total Eclipse of the Suns | First to the Floor
Recapping the Celtics' defensive coming out party and absolute annihilation of the Phoenix Suns, and understanding exactly how the Suns' #2 ranked offense was so severely limited. Plus, Jaylen Brown's recent surge, Derrick White's brilliance, and previewing this weekend's NBA Finals rematch against the Warriors. --- Twitter: @First2TheFloor IG/TikTok: @firsttothefloor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@firsttothefloor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, December 08, 2022
"It's no surprise" - Bubbles / Celtics Road Trip and the NBA's Best Duos
On this episode of Green With Envy, hosts Will Weir (@willbon13) and Greg Maneikis (@miniminoe / @maneikis_music) start by extolling the Celtics play versus the Toronto Raptors (2:00-10:00 Marcus Smart / 10:00-17:00 Blake Griffin). Then they took a look ahead at the rest of the road trip without Al Horford and wonder how the Celtics will deal with the likes of Deandre Ayton, Anthony Davis, and Zubac (17:00-29:00). After the break, the boys rank the NBA's best duos (29:00-55:00) and end the episode recapping their championship victory as team Green With Envy took home a hard fought trophy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, December 07, 2022
A Marcus Smart Sized Victory Lap with Barstool Greenie | First to the Floor
Dan Greenburg, aka Greenie, of Barstool Sports joins Jake Issenberg and Wayne Spooney to breakdown the Raptors game, discuss whether the recent performances should be worrying, and bask in the glory of Marcus Smart. --- Twitter: @First2TheFloor IG/TikTok: @firsttothefloor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@firsttothefloor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, December 05, 2022
"This ain't a beauty contest" - Avon / The Celtics get a taste of playoff basketball
On this episode of Green With Envy, hosts Will Weir (@willbon13) and Greg Maneikis (@miniminoe) discuss the lessons that Celtics can learn from playing two conference rivals in 3 straight games. First they react to Jaylen Brown's recent dominance (0:00-10:00), then they get into what went down in the mini series with the Miami Heat (10:00-17:00), and before the break they give a quick preview of the Celtics matchup with the ultra-athletic Toronto Raptors (17:00-23:00). After the break, they hit on the recent reports of the Heat's interest in acquiring Grant Williams and why it makes Zero sense for the Celtics to do such a thing (24:00-29:00). At the end of the episode, the boys give their weekly "Vibe Check". Will discusses his hatred of player tributes and Greg lauds the recent trend on social media with AI "art." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, December 04, 2022
Tatum is human - Heat post game - Was this actually a good loss? | First to the Floor
In this episode Wayne Spooney, Jake Issenberg and Jackson Bauer break down the second game against the Miami Heat. Next, they touch on the Horford extension and then dive into a specific development from Tatum, Smart and Derrick White. Last, they hit on the upcoming road trip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, December 01, 2022
"The Cookout Continues" - Marlo / Uncle Al’s Extension + Celtics VS Heat + Quarter Season All NBA and MVP
On this episode of Green With Envy, hosts Will Weir (@willbon13) and Greg Maneikis (@miniminoe) react to the Al Horford extension (0:00-7:00), and then they discuss Jayson Tatum's stellar play (07:00-15:00), the Celtics "zone busters" (15:00-21:00), and the Celtics defense (21:00-29:00). After the break, they give their All NBA teams and MVP of the first quarter of the season. 1st Team (30:00-36:00), 2nd and 3rd Team (36:00-49:00), MVP (49:00-END). Join the boys this Friday for a virtual watch party of the Celtics vs Heat on @WatchPlayback https://www.playback.tv/greenwithenvy (Sign Up HERE! It's FREE!) MUSIC BY BLACK SHEEP OPTIMISTS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, November 30, 2022
Celtics Quarterly Report: What's real, what's fake? | First to the Floor
We're one-quarter of the way through what has been an incredible Boston Celtics season. What trends are real? What's likely to fizzle out? Are the Celtics going to maintain an all-time best offense? Join us as we evaluate the team's season thus far. Plus, ranking the Al Horford trade among modern Celtics trades, and a look ahead at the upcoming schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, November 28, 2022
"This is the week to do it" - Avon / JB's growth, Kornet's role, and Tatum vs Luka - Green With Envy
With Jayson Tatum resting a sore ankle, Sunday’s game was all about Jaylen Brown. On this episode of Green With Envy (@greenenvypod), Will Weir and Greg Maneikis explore Jaylen’s development (0:00-17:00), Luke Kornet’s role (17:00-22:00), and the three headed monster of Smart, White, and Brogdon (22:00-24:00). After the break, the boys debate Luka vs Tatum (26:00-33:00), preview the Celtics matchup with the Hornets (33:00-38:00), and end the episode with their weekly vibe check (38:00-END). Follow the boys on Twitter @greenenvypod / @willbon13 / @miniminoe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, November 25, 2022
Tatum Prevails in the Battle of the MVPs | First to the Floor
How does Jayson Tatum and the Celtics' disposal of Luka's Mavericks impact the MVP conversation? Who will prevail in tomorrow night's "battle of the offenses" between the Kinga and Celtics? Plus, Marcus Smart in full facilitator mode, Al Horford's perfect shooting night, and a Celtics role-player "luxury draft". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, November 22, 2022
A Regression to the Mean, All at Once | First To The Floor
Celtics @ Bulls post-game show. Why do the Celtics struggle to defend against the Bulls? Has fatigue crept up on Jayson Tatum early in the season, or is something else at play? Plus, Marcus Smart's return, Brogdon finding his form, and how the Celtics should handle the return of Robert Williams. --- Follow First To The Floor on Twitter and Instagram Watch the show on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, November 21, 2022
"We're baaack" - McNulty / Green With Envy's first official episode - The Win Streak Examined
Celticsblog is proud to welcome co-hosts Will Weir (@willbon13) and Greg Maneikis (@miniminoe / @maneikis_music) as "Green With Envy" to the feed! You probably know Will and Greg as Adam Taylor's former cohosts for Celticspod, and we are super excited to bring you their own brand of Celtics coverage. On this episode, they discuss the Celtics win streak, some insane shooting numbers, and then end the show with a Vibe Check 0:00-39:00: The win streak, the shooting, the passing 39:00-END: Vibe Check - Home renovations, Ben Watson, and a top 5 list of Patriots from Will's childhood Music by Black Sheep Optimists Stream "Skywalkin" here: https://open.spotify.com/album/0IiDj7YxaYDsmDINgqSct6?si=XNtYAFnhQ6qqSwkZ6ot_7Q Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, November 03, 2022
CelticsPod: Goodbye, Farewell, Auf Wiedersehen
In the final episode of The Celtics Pod, the 3 man weave looks back on some of their fonder memories doing the show and discusses what the future holds for them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, October 26, 2022
CelticsPod: Size & Rebounding Are Areas of Concern
Adam and Greg dive into Boston's issues when handling size, and their inability to control the defensive glass. They also look around the league, from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, October 25, 2022
CelticsPod: Two Wins, A Loss, And Some Serious Questions
Adam is joined by CelticsBlog's Tim Sheils to give a birdseye view of Boston's last three games, with a slight focus on the team's defensive issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, October 21, 2022
CelticsPod: Better Late Than Never
Adam and Will dive into the season opener against the Philadelphia 76ers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, October 14, 2022
CelticsPod: Pre-Season Finale
Adam & Greg discuss the Grant Williams contract scenario, the final pre-season game against Toronto, and some NBA randomeness to round out this week's Friday podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, October 12, 2022
CelticsPod: Our Choice of League Pass teams
Adam and Greg dive into their favorite non-contending teams to follow this season, and some specific players to keep an eye on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, October 10, 2022
CelticsPod: The Pritchard Conundrum
Adam & Will dive into the 1 big vs. 2 big line-up question, how that impacts rotation players such as Payton Pritchard and Sam Hauser, before ending with a discussion about Noah Vonleh and Justin Jackson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, October 05, 2022
CelticsPod: Toronto Pose A Bigger Test
The three-man weave is back to discuss the Boston Celtics' upcoming pre-season game against the Toronto Raptors and figure out what we should expect to see in Wednesday's game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, October 03, 2022
CelticsPod: Pre-Season Starts With Victory
The three-man weave jump onto the podcast to give their thoughts and analysis after an impressive and enjoyable start to the Boston Celtics pre-season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, September 30, 2022
CelticsPod: Blake Griffin reactions w/ Keith Smith & Jeff Clark
Adam is joined by blogfather Jeff Clark, and CelticsBlog superstar Keith Smith to give their immediate reactions to the Boston Celtics signing Blake Griffin to a 1-year fully guaranteed contract on Friday, September 30. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, September 28, 2022
CelticsPod: Looking Ahead
Adam and Will are back to discuss the Ime Udoka suspension, Joe Mazzulla's big chance, and how Robert Williams injury could spur a change in approach for the first half of the season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, September 20, 2022
CelticsPod: Robert Williams Injury & Potential Replacements
Adam and Greg jump on the pod to discuss the Robert Williams injury news, what that means for the Celtics in the short-to-mid-term and look at potential replacement options. The guys also touch on Caboclo being waived and a potential Gallinari trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, September 19, 2022
CelticsPod: A Closer Look At Yam Madar w/ The Sports Rabbi
Adam is joined by Josh Halickman aka The Sports Rabbi. Josh has covered Madar since he was a teenager, and was present at Madar's house when he was drafted to the NBA. Adam and Josh dive into Madar's strengths and weaknesses, if he's NBA ready, and what he needs to work on in the upcoming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, September 15, 2022
CelticsPod: Semi Ojeleye Stops By
Adam is joined by former Boston Celtics forward Semi Ojeleye for today's episode. Semi has recently signed with Bologna in Italy, and details the difficulties in not knowing the language, the difference in play styles, and how he hopes to improve in the coming season. Adam tries to finally find out who the strongest player in the locker room is, and we get to go through a quickfire round at the end to get to know Semi a little better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, September 14, 2022
CelticsPod: Jake Layman & Mid-Season Tournament
Adam and Will discuss the addition of Jake Layman to the training camp roster, and try to figure out who could earn themselves a spot in the rotation. The guys also hit on what a mid-season tournament could look like, and how it can learn valuable lessons from European soccer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, September 12, 2022
Outsiders View Of The Celtics + 2K Ratings Overview
Adam is joined by Brenden Nunes of the King's Herald to get an outsider's view on the current state of the Boston Celtics, their incredible season, and to dive into the Celtics 2K ratings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, August 27, 2022
CelticsPod: Mailbag & Vacation Time
Adam, Will, and Greg dive into some of your questions from both Twitter and Instagram, and Adam gets ready for a vacation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, August 23, 2022
CelticsPod: KD Saga Finally Ends
Adam and Will react to the news that Kevin Durant will be remaining with the Brooklyn Nets, finally putting an end to the Boston Celtics trade saga. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, August 18, 2022
CelticsPod: Season Schedule Released
Adam and Will discuss the Boston Celtics season schedule, why it's time to move on from Kevin Durant, and how a late November West Coast road trip is going to be a tough run for the Celtics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, August 15, 2022
CelticsPod: Off-Season Rambles
Adam, Will, and Greg get together to ramble through the off-season narratives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, August 09, 2022
Celtics PRIDE: More Durant Rumors, Bill Russell's Best Stat, Vonleh, Caboclo & Preseason Schedule
After an offseason hiatus the Celtics PRIDE team is back to discuss all of the offseason items that mean far less than they seem. After trying to avoid the Durant rumors as much as possible, Adam, Josh and Mike review the recent scuttlebut and give their thoughts on Durant, the risks involved in bringing him to any organization and the potential packages the Celtics could ship out. Then they switch gears from a player who puts himself first to a guy who had a “team ego.” Josh compiled some of the most impressive statistics about Bill Russell and plays a game to identify which one is most impressive. Is it his blocked shots, minutes per game, number of rings, his record in must win games or MVPs? The Podcast content turns to training camp contracts for Noah Vonleh and Bruno Caboclo and the Celtics’ attempts to find a big man who can be a legitimate backup to Al Horford and Rob Williams. Coach Josh has some inside scouting knowledge on Vonleh going back to Vonleh’s High School playing days and has more optimism on Caboclo than any reasonable human should at this point. The PRIDE guys then look at the Celtics’ preseason schedule in October. Before ending, Mike and Josh tease a long rumored segment from Josh… a ranking on the NBA coaches most likely to win in a fight. That and more on this week’s episode of Celtics PRIDE. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (“Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff @mikeminkoffnba Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, August 04, 2022
CelticsPod: The BlogFather Returns
Adam is joined by CelticsBlog CEO Jeff Clark, who gives his thoughts on the end of Boston's finals run, the open invitation for training camp, and of course, the current Jaylen Brown and Kevin Durant rumors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, August 03, 2022
CelticsPod: Adding Vonleh, and some Tatum talk
The three-man weave are back to discuss why Jayson Tatum should never be included in trade talks if Noah Vonleh or Bruno Caboclo can make the final roster, and share some thoughts on the late, great, Bill Russell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, August 01, 2022
CelticsPod: Boston's Options With Jaylen Brown
Did Boston break Jaylen Brown's trust when they included him in trade talks? Will he remain with the team long-term? If not, what should the Celtics do before they lose him for nothing? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, July 29, 2022
CelticsPod: Kevin Durant Talk
Adam and Will get back on the mic to discuss all things Boston Celtics and Kevin Durant - is he worth the risk? What's the limit you're willing to go to in trade negotiations, and most importantly, who are the other teams that could get into a bidding war? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, July 25, 2022
CelticsPod: John Karalis Stops by
Adam is joined by John Karalis, the guys hit on a potential return to media in the locker room, Grant Williams's growth and recent comments about the Warriors, and who would win in a Celtics Media 5-on-5 and 3-on-3 tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, July 20, 2022
CelticsPod: Jared Weiss stops by
Adam is joined by former CelticsBlogger, and current analyst for The Athletic, Jared Weiss. The pair speak about the Summer League Celtics, and what to expect from Malcolm Brogdon and Danilo Gallinari in the upcoming season - also, is Luke Kornet ready to be a primary back up center? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, July 19, 2022
Celtics PRIDE: The Dog Days Of Summer
Celtics PRIDE: The Dog Days of Summer The “dog days” of summer are here, and when there isn’t huge news in CelticsLand, the Celtics Pride Team likes to get in touch with their creative side and bring topics of their own. First up on this episode of the Celtics Pride Podcast, Josh and Adam reveal Danny Ainge and Brad Stevens’ Red Sox Player Comparison. If you thought NBA player comparisons of draft prospects was difficult, try crossing over sports to find who the Celtics’ GMs would play like. Adam continues the analogy by comparing Danny Ainge to someone who flips houses, after looking at the Rudy Gobert trade in Ainge’s new position with the Utah Jazz - and the Kevin Garnett trade before it that brought Boston Banner 17. Adam then continues with speculation about which team Ainge is likely to trade Donovan Mitchell to, and how Ainge’s relationship with Miami Heat executive Pat Riley impacts the Heat’s chances of landing Donovan. Coach Josh then makes the case that Malcolm Brogdon is the Celtics clear third best player. The list for this honor obviously includes Marcus Smart, Al Horford, and the Timelord, Rob Williams. Josh goes as far as saying Brogdon could be the best point guard on the Celtics team, even after Marcus Smart led the squad to the finals in his first year as starting point guard. Adam responds by questioning if we should be afraid of Smart playing the 2, with his history of questionable shot selection. The pride guys then give final notes on the Celtics’ summer league team signees by sharing a 1-10 rating of how excited they are about JD Davison, Sam Houser, and Mfiondu Kabengele. They give a couple notes on Matt Ryan, Luke Kornet, Trevion Williams, Broderick Thomas, and regrettably leave Juhann Begarin absent from the conversation. Check it all out, and more, on this week’s Celtics PRIDE. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (“Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff @mikeminkoffnba Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, July 11, 2022
CelticsPod: A lots going on
Adam and Will dive into the wildness that is Boston Celtics free agency and Summer League, as well as gather some of the most prominent rumors floating around right now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, July 07, 2022
Celtics PRIDE: Brogdon Trade, Brad vs Danny, Bigs to Target, and Summer League!
Mike and Adam hop on the pod to share their thoughts on the Celtics’ trade for Malcolm Brogdon and why they’re both excited about his fit on the roster. They then segue to look at how this solid, needle-moving (but not earth-shaking) trade is emblematic of Brad Stevens’ approach as President of Basketball Operations, how it contrasts to old boss Danny Ainge (up to his old tricks again with the Utah Jazz!), and their read on whether and how that might benefit the current coaches and players. Brad did always preach to ‘hit singles,’ while Danny tended to swing for the fences. The guys then turn their attention to the rest of the roster, briefly discussing the Danilo Gallinari signing before focusing on the (few) remaining roster needs. They look at the lackluster bigs market, with Mike questioning Adam’s psychological soundness as Adam tries to make the case for bringing in DeMarcus Cousins… then Mike tries to rationalize leveraging one of the team’s TPEs to acquire a big via trade, while Adam remains skeptical that ownership would go much – if any – further into the tax. Finally, Adam and Mike look ahead to Summer League, sharing the players they’re most excited to watch, what they’re on the lookout for (drop those buckets, Hauser!), and pumping themselves up for the much-hyped GSW-BOS Finals Rematch on July 12th (OK… maybe not that last part). Check it all out, and more, on this week’s Celtics PRIDE. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (“Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff @mikeminkoffnba Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, July 02, 2022
CelticsPod: Brogdon & Gallo, initial reactions
Adam and Will jump onto a Saturday podcast to discuss the Malcolm Brogdon and Danilo Gallinari acquisitions for the Boston Celtics. They hit on the upside and potential concerns, as well as discuss the rosters depth and versatility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, June 30, 2022
CelticsPod: Keith Smith Free Agency Primer
Adam and Will are joined by Keith Smith to dive into some key targets for the Celtics, what the team needs from a skillset standpoint, and discuss some veteran minimum guys who could help shore up the bench. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, June 29, 2022
Celtics PRIDE: Trade & Free Agency Targets
Adam and Josh provide your primer for the remainder of the offseason. They first review the impact of the Celtics losing Lead Assistant Coach Will Hardy who Danny Ainge poached to be the new Head Coach of the Utah Jazz. Josh speaks from his experience on a coaching bench about the pros and cons of hiring a veteran head coach as a replacement and how easy it is to promote from within. Then guys discuss the drafting of JD Davidson and spend far too long discussing summer league before getting to the meat of the offseason options. Adam provides an overview of the options at the Celtics disposal to bring in free agents and trade for players without giving up current rotation players. He also gives an overview of the type of player fans can expect the Celtics to desire and which ones they likely won’t. They then use recent Celticsblog.com articles by Keith Smith on TPE candidates and Mid-Level Exception candidates to discuss specific candidates. Check it all out, and more, on this week’s Celtics PRIDE. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (“Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff @mikeminkoffnba Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, June 27, 2022
CelticsPod: Jaylen Brown Deserves Better
Adam and Greg discuss the recent rumors surrounding Jaylen Brown and Kevin Durant, and give their thoughts on why the deal shouldn't go ahead. They also touch on JD Davison's recent draft acquisitions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, June 24, 2022
CelticsPod: Free Agent & TPE Targets
Adam and Will discuss the Marcus Smart narrative before diving into an overview of their TPE and taxpayer mid-level exception targets heading into the off-season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, June 23, 2022
Celtics PRIDE: Final Thoughts on the Season, Top 5 What Ifs, and Off-Season Musings
With the 2021-2022 season officially over, Josh and Mike try to regroup after the emotional rollercoaster of a year that *almost* led to Banner 18. Instead, Josh, Mike, and Celtics fans, players, coaches, and staff are collectively exhausted and ready to regroup. Josh and Mike give their quick reactions about the C’s run to the Finals, whether the better team won, and whether the season should be considered a success (short answer: obviously, yes!). They credit the great defense and unique talents of the Warriors, and salute the Celtics for making it as far as they did – well beyond any preseason expectations. Then, the guys look at a number of big “What Ifs” about the season, pondering what might have been if things had fallen just a bit differently. To name just a few of the questions they grappled with: What If the Celtics Had Closed Out the Earlier Rounds More Quickly? What if TimeLord Was Fully Healthy? What if Kris Middleton was Fully Healthy!? Finally, the guys started to scratch the surface of the offseason to come. Josh provided his draft deep cuts, profiling a promising array of guys he feels could realistically be available for the C’s at 53. Mike, meanwhile, has his eyes cast on trades and free agency, excited by Brad Stevens and Wyc Grousbeck’s comments indicating they’re willing to go into the tax this year, and knowing the C’s have plenty of tools (particularly TPEs) at their disposal. Check it all out, and more, on this week’s Celtics PRIDE. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (“Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff @mikeminkoffnba Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, June 17, 2022
CelticsPod: This one hurts
The three man weave dive into the Boston Celtics game 6 loss against the Golden State Warriors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, June 15, 2022
CelticsPod: The Abyss of Despair
Adam and Greg explore the narratives surrounding the Boston Celtics after game 5 + where things went wrong, why they can still be fixed, and how this series has 7 games written all over it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, June 14, 2022
Celtics PRIDE: Raw and Uncut After Finals Gm 5
Celtics PRIDE: Raw & Uncut After Finals Game 5 This is a raw and uncut episode of Celtics Pride Podcast, immediately following Game 5 versus the Warriors in Golden State, the guys let their emotions out on all the topics of the hour. From the Celtics’ slow start in the first quarter - shooting a brisk 4-17 from the field (23%) in the first 10 minutes of the game, and under 50% from the FT line - to the referees. Oh, the refs! Adam and Josh then philosophize over the Celtics' ups and downs, questioning their maturity as a team and then being spit on whether winning games with their backs against the wall will work in the Finals as it has in the past two playoff series. Adam believes, “It’s not going to work in this series.” Mike dusts off his “Tatum Is Young For The Moment” theory, which is worth hearing again, and the gang helps to sprinkle some silver linings on the depressive mood post the Celtics’ 2nd loss in a row for the first time since March. Then if that wasn’t enough theories for one reaction pod, Coach Josh tries to level everyone’s head with his “This Celtics Team Is Like Parenting” theory. You’ll have to tune in to find out more, including their predictions for The NBA Finals Game 6 on Thursday at home in Boston. Check it all out, on Celtics Pride. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (“Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff @mikeminkoffnba Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, June 09, 2022
CelticsPod: Two More!!
Adam and Greg dive into the Boston Celtics game three victory over the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals!! TWO MORE WINS BABY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, June 07, 2022
Celtics PRIDE: Reacting to Games 1 + 2
The C’s are shipping up to Boston tied 1-1 with the Golden State Warriors, an ideal start to the NBA Finals… right? Mike, Josh and Adam discuss the first two games of this Finals series, taking stock of how they’re feeling after the C’s stole Game One before getting blown out in Game 2. Is the sky falling? Is everything puppies, sunshine, and lollipops? Are they somewhere in between? The Pride crew evaluates how the C’s played in each of Games 1 and 2, and look for encouraging – and troubling signs, as they note the two different versions of the C’s continuing to show up. One version moves the ball quickly and efficiently, leading to open shots and allowing their league best defense to consistently get set. The other version quickly and efficiently turns the ball over, allow the other team to get fast breaks and momentum – and to set their own elite defense. Then, Mike breaks his own code to not discuss the refs by lamenting the absurdity of some of the calls that favored Golden State – and Draymond Green in particular. Adam calls Mike out, but he’s determined to make his case. Josh challenges Mike to claim the NBA must be rigged… does Mike take the bait? At minimum, Mike asks the referees get more artful when granting favor to one team over another. “I’m bringing them up in Game 2 of the NBA Finals when Zach Zarba and Tony Brothers and crew… not only allowed Draymond Green to tackle Grant Williams, but then had the audacity to call a foul on Grant Williams for that tackle.” Mike Minkoff Then the guys look ahead to Game 3 and talk about what adjustments they think the Celtics need to make as they head home. Stick with the two big lineup or shift things around? Different offensive initatiors? More – or less – time for role players like Grant Williams and Payton Pritchard? And, finally, Josh asks Adam and Mike whether they believe – as young Josh once did – that defense wins championships. Or has this series, and their NBA fandom in recent years, shifted that perspective. Check it all out, on Celtics Pride. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (“Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff @mikeminkoffnba Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, June 06, 2022
CelticsPod: Welcome to the finals!
Adam is joined by CelticsBlog's Will Bjarnar to discuss the Boston Celtics loss against the Golden State Warriors in game two. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, June 03, 2022
CelticsPod: THREE MORE!!
Adam and Will climb down from cloud nine to discuss the WILD game one victory for the Boston Celtics, and how they weathered the storm from the Golden State Warriors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, June 02, 2022
CelticsPod: NBA Finals Mailbag
Adam and Will answer questions from Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube about today's opening game of the NBA FINALS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, May 31, 2022
Celtics PRIDE: Miami Recap & Golden State Preview
The Celtics are going to the FINALS!!! Mike, Josh and Adam discuss the last couple of games of the Miami series before looking ahead at Golden State. They share what they learned from the Miami series including how nervous they were at the end of game 7. How would the narrative about the Celtics be different if Jimmy Butler hit his three? How important is rest going into this series? How big of a deal is the Celtics’ proclivity to play more focused, with greater sense of urgency and aggression after losses as they move on to the Finals? What should fans be watching for with the Warriors on both offense and defense? How should the Celtics combat Steph Curry and Klay Thompson’s movement on offense? What about Golden State on defense? IS Draymond Green the game changing defender the Celtics have yet to face in the playoffs? Finally, the Mike, Josh and Adam give their predictions on the finals. “Draymond Green… the greatest defender in NBA history” Josh Motenko Please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (“Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff @mikeminkoffnba Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, May 30, 2022
CelticsPod: The FINALS Countdown
The three-man weave dives into the Celtics' game seven victory and provides initial thoughts on Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, May 27, 2022
CelticsPod: Momentum Snatchers
Adam and Will dive into Boston's game five victory and how the Boston Celtics have snatched the momentum in this series. Can the Celtics close out the Miami Heat in game six and earn some much-needed rest? Also, the guys have some praise for Derrick White, Al Horford, and Jaylen Brown for their performances over the last few games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, May 25, 2022
CelticsPod: Intensity & Hustle, the keys to victory
Adam and Will jump into their major takeaways from the Boston Celtics game four victory over the Miami Heat, especially the performance of Al Horford and Jayson Tatum's 'Dirty Thirty' game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, May 24, 2022
Celtics PRIDE: Game 4 Instant Reaction, Ep 100
The Celtics PRIDE Podcast is celebrating episode 100 with an instant reaction to the Celtics Game 4 win over the Miami Heat. It's a solo episode for Josh Motenko as he recounts how the Celtics won game 4, and attempts to give some big picture perspective on the series with the Miami Heat as a whole. The Heat were 0-14 from the field to start the game due to the Celtics defensive intensity and the basketball gods putting a lid on the rim the Heat players were shooting at. Meanwhile Derrick White had the first half the Celtics needed from their point guard with Marcus Smart out of the lineup, as White scored the Celtics first 7 points of the game all by himself. He added 3 steals, and sold some important foul calls against the Heat that lead to Boston shooting an astounding 26 free throws in the half (including 14 from Jayson Tatum alone). In this short episode, Coach Josh breaks down what went well for the C's, and how Jaylen Brown and Tatum responded after their less-than-desirable performances in Game 3 on Saturday. The Celtics are now 5-0 after a loss in the 2022 playoffs, and are 2-2 in the series going into game 5 in Miami Wednesday. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (“Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff @mikeminkoffnba Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, May 23, 2022
CelticsPod: Too much bad, not enough good
Adam and Greg dive into the Boston Celtics game three loss against the Miami Heat, and discuss how the Celtics defense was picked apart over the first two quarters, what the encouraging signs were, and if the Celtics should still be the favorites to make the NBA finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, May 20, 2022
CelticsPod: Asserting Dominance
Adam and Greg dive into the Boston Celtics blow-out win over the Miami Heat, and what that performance means for the remainder of the series, especially now the team are heading back to Boston for games three and four. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, May 18, 2022
CelticsPod: Game 1 loss and some tough lessons about the Celtics depth
Adam and Will dive into the Boston Celtics loss against the Miami Heat, and the difficulties the team faces if they continue to have more than one starter ruled out with injury Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, May 17, 2022
Celtics PRIDE: The Grant Game, Milwaukee Review & Miami’s Next
Celtics PRIDE: The Grant Game, Milwaukee Review & Miami’s Next Recorded immediately after game 7, Adam, Mike and Josh discuss the huge win Sunday over Milwaukee, the entire series against the Bucks and look ahead to the series against Miami. They start by discussing the historical context of this game 7 win for a very successful Celtics franchise. Grant Williams played the game of his life so far, hitting the shots the Buck’s defense gave him and a Celtics team that doesn’t always hit from deep. They also talk about Tatum’s play in this game, Payton Pritchard doing “what I do” and barely touch on the refs for fear of getting called for a foul. Then they look at the whole Milwaukee series, looking at the impact of three point shooting for both teams, giving their opinion on the factors that led to the Celtics pulling things out despite going down 3-2 after a tough game 5 loss. They answer the question, “what does this series win mean for the legacy of Jayson Tatum and this Boston Celtics team. Be careful about agreeing with Josh’s response that a Celitc’s Dynasty is forming because it could lead to other irrational thoughts. They also touch on Jalen’s Brown, Al Horford and Derek White. Adam willfully offers an updated opinion on the Al Horford trade and gets pushed to update his view on the deal to get Derek White. Before moving on to discussing the Miami heat series, the gang ensures that credit is given to Milwaukee for their tough series. Finally The guys look at head to head matchups on the floor (players) and on the sidelines (coaches), identify specific Miami players to watch, single out who on the Celtics might make an impact in the next series, discuss the Rob Williams injury and his potential impact and give predictions on who wins the Miami series. Listed to the end for all the goodies. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (“Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff @mikeminkoffnba Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, May 16, 2022
CelticsPod: Conference Finals Baby!
The three-man weave react to the Boston Celtics game seven VICTORY over the Milwaukee Bucks straight after the final whistle, they talk game 7 and look ahead to the Miami Heat matchup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, May 13, 2022
CelticsPod: Do or Die Time
Adam and Will discuss the collapse in game five, the online response from the fan base, and what to expect heading into a do-or-die game on Friday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, May 11, 2022
CelticsPod: Series Tied, Lessons Learned
Adam and Will explore game four of the Boston Celtics playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks, discussing adjustments, lessons learned, and what could still be to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, May 10, 2022
Celtics PRIDE: Instant Reaction to Game 4 (AKA - The Al Horford Game)
Josh and Mike provide their instant – shocked – reaction to the Celtics thrilling come from behind victory against Milwaukee in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, a performance that literally (and only briefly) left Josh speechless. Once they finally collected themselves, Josh and Mike took turns celebrating the unequivocal greatness of Al Horford’s 30pt, 8 reb, 3 ast masterpiece. They talked about how Al bounced back from getting dunked on by Giannis to return the favor, Mike revisited the reasons he is only partially surprised, and Josh graciously took the L for suggesting that Horford was washed when we initially acquired him from OKC. Just a truly amazing performance by Horford. Mike and Josh then turned their attention to Tatum, noting his improvement and changes from not just Game 3, but also from the first half to the second half of Game 4. With 30 points himself (along with 13 rebs and 5 asts) Tatum significantly impacted the game, and really helped the C’s pull away down the stretch. The last player the Celtics Pride guys focused on was the *other* big Brad Stevens acquisition this year, Derrick White. With 11 points and 34 absolutely STELLAR defensive minutes, White continued what’s been a strong (if not spectacular) series of consistent solid play that shows why the Celtics paid the price they did to acquire him midseason. After basking in the glow of victory, Mike ever-so-briefly, and somewhat reluctantly, calls out what he’s seen as poor and inconsistent officiating. Josh agrees that the calls have been iffy – both ways – and hopes the refs can do better at calling the game so that they’re not even seen. Mike… might have clearer leanings on who is getting the better whistle. Finally, the guys revisit their C’s in 7 pre-series predictions to see if they still feel the same as the C’s head back to Boston with the series tied 2-2. Mike and Josh don’t stray *too* far from their original predictions… but which way do they go? And do you agree? Check out the pod and let us know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, May 09, 2022
CelticsPod: Do-or-die, a game four preview
Adam and Greg dive into what we learned from game three, and how the Celtics need to approach a do-or-die game four against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday May 9. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, May 07, 2022
CelticsPod: Game 3 Preview
Adam, Will, and Greg (for the first half) give a preview of the Celtics/Bucks pivotal game 3 matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, May 04, 2022
CelticsPod: Defense wins championships
Adam is joined by CelticsBlog's Will Bjarnar to discuss the Celtics' game two victory over the Milwaukee Bucks and how Boston's defense adjusted from game one. Of course, they also touch on Jaylen Brown's incredible scoring performance and what it means for the Celtics to see both of their star wings contributing in the same game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, May 03, 2022
Celtics PRIDE: Heading Into Game 2 vs Milwaukee
Celtics PRIDE: Heading Into Game 2 vs Milwaukee Josh and Mike are without Adam Motenko on this episode of the Celtics Pride Podcast heading into game 2 vs the Milwaukee Bucks. After a difficult game 1 in the series, Mike and Josh give their analysis on what went wrong and how to regroup. They compare the Bucks stifling defense to our own, and the Bucks overall play to the Brooklyn Nets. MIke shares why he believes Kevin Durant was looking at Jayson Tatum the way Tatum must be looking at Giannis right now. Then Josh doubles down on the Bucks defensive acumen by explaining how they made it difficult for the Celtics to simply get the ball over half court. The Pride Guys continue to undress the mess of the past few days since game 1 by going through each narrative, theory and take they’ve heard from national and local media in a round of their new game, “How Much Weight” where they ask “how much weight does that theory hold?” They address the injuries, the turnovers, the lack of shooting, and the poor play by certain individuals, and whether any one person in particular should be blamed. They get metaphysical, but only for a few moments, in response to some side chatter from Steve Nash and Raja Bell regarding how teams who cut corners and cheat the game are looked down upon by the basketball gods. When the Celtics revert back to their “old ways” of undisciplined habits, are they cheating the game, or just getting “punked” as Ime Udoka once called it? Josh then ends the episode by providing some historical perspective on Marcus Smart’s Defensive Player Of The Year Award. He reveals how rare it is for a guy his size to win it - we all remember that the only other point guard to win the award was Gary Payton, but who were the other two 6’4” guards to win the award? It’s a defensive themed podcast as we celebrate the Celtics Bucks series bringing back the old 1990’s Eastern Conference physical NBA games, with Jrue Holiday and Marcus Smart headlining the event. Shout out to all the 6’4 and under DPOY guards, and to those yet to come. Tune in to get your Celtics fix. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (“Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff @mikeminkoffnba Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, May 02, 2022
CelticsPod: Recapping the Bucks loss
Adam is joined by CelticsBlog's Jack Simone to discuss the Boston Celtics loss against the MIlwaukee Bucks in the first game of the second series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, April 26, 2022
Celtics PRIDE: Break out the Shamrock-Studded Brooms
Adam and Mike provide instant reaction to the Celtics’ exciting and gratifying sweep of the Brooklyn Nets on Monday evening. They begin by simply relishing in the victory and offer some playful mocking of those (*cough* Adam *cough*) who thought the Celtics should try to avoid the Nets in the playoffs. But then, it’s time to give credit where credit’s due - starting with kudos to Jayson Tatum who ‘leveled up’ and put himself in the conversation as truly one of the absolute best players in the league. In fact, it left Mike and Adam wondering whether there’s ANYBODY in the league they’d pick ahead of JT if they were starting a franchise from scratch. What would your list be? The guys then spread the love around – from praising Grant Williams’ incredible defense on KD (and excellent shooting), to Marcus Smart’s great playmaking, to Al Horford’s lethal outside shooting. And, Mike states his case for why people need to stop acting surprised by Daniel Theis being pretty good… and expresses his annoyance at National Media expressing shock at Marcus Smart thriving as a point guard. The Celtics Pride guys ever-so-briefly delight in beating Kyrie Irving’s new team, before happily shifting their focus towards what’s to come – a likely 2nd round series with the Milwaukee Bucks. Adam and Mike can’t help but feel bullish about the C’s chances based on their performance in this series, and they start thinking of some of the match-ups and strategic considerations (who defends Giannis? Is Rob back in the starting lineup? Just how long might noted Celtics-killer Khris Middleton be sidelined?) Finally, Adam tests just how closely Mike was monitoring the C’s box scores by tossing some first round series trivia Mike’s way – Who led the team in 3P%? Who had the most assists per game? Did Tatum average over or under 9 FT per game? Tune in to get your Celtics fix. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (“Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff @mikeminkoffnba Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, April 25, 2022
CelticsPod: One more win!
Adam, Will, and Greg discuss game 3 of the Boston Celtics vs. Brooklyn Nets playoff series, and what we've learned so far Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, April 21, 2022
CelticsPod: Game 2 recap and Jayson Tatum ascending
Adam and Will recap the Boston Celtics' big win over the Brooklyn Nets before discussing if this is the series Jayson Tatum cements himself as a superstar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, April 20, 2022
CelticsPod: Defending Marcus Smart & Game 2 Preview
Adam and Will leap to the defense of Marcus Smart following multiple analysts disputing his DPOY award, the guys then dive into a game 2 preview for tonight's game between the Boston Celtics and the Brooklyn Nets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, April 19, 2022
Celtics PRIDE: Marcus Smart Wins DPOY and Celtics vs Nets Game 1 Review
The Celtics PRIDE guys break down the Celtics Game 1 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on the day Marcus Smart is awarded the Defensive Player of the Year. They dissect all the memorable moments of the game, all the turning points and big plays for the Celtics. Player by player the guys analyze the play of each key member of the Celtics. Is Al Horford the perfect “connector” for this team? What is Tatum’s motivation in this series? How did Jayson show his continued mental maturity in his on-court play? What can we expect from Jaylen Brown in this series? Is Grant Williams truly ready for this, and will rise to the occasion? Coach Josh questions the referees in this game, and keys on their involvement as something that could make or break the Celtics’ #1 advantage - their #1 defense. Then the guys speculate potential adjustments the Nets might make in this series, including personnel decisions and on-court X’s and O’s, before questioning how the Celtics might adjust. The Celtics Pride crew then celebrates Marcus Smart’s big award as the best defender in the game. They share how this decision by the voters demonstrates how the game has changed, and might continue to prefer perimeter players in the future, as well as give the exact tally of DPOY votes, to show the margin of victory by Smart. Lastly, the guys give their brief comments on Kyrie Irving’s inability to show composure with his interactions with Boston fans. Tune in to get your Celtics fix. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (“Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff @mikeminkoffnba Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, April 18, 2022
CelticsPod: Reacting to game 1 victory
Adam, Will, and Greg reacted to the Boston Celtics last-minute victory over the Brooklyn Nets shortly after the game concluded Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, April 15, 2022
CelticsPod: Pre-Playoffs MailBag
Adam and Will dive into some questions from Celtics fans both from Instagram and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, April 13, 2022
CelticsPod: Bring on the Nets!
Adam and Will dive into the Celtics' first-round match-up between the Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets. Looking at potential pitfalls, how the rosters shape up, and who the biggest X-Factor will be for each team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, April 12, 2022
Celtics PRIDE: Revisiting Preseason Predictions and Playoff Prophecy
The regular season is over and the Celtics will be playing either Brooklyn or Cleveland. Who would you rather face? Did the Celtics make a mistake in winning the final game against Memphis? Should they have tried harder to avoid Brooklyn? How afraid are Adam, Mike and Josh of possibly playing Kevin Durant and the rest of the Nets in the first round of the playoffs? The regular season’s end means it’s time for the Celtics Pride guys to revisit what they expected in the beginning of the season. Josh, Mike and Adam look back at their pre-season over/under predictions. These include scoring averages for Tatum and Brown, 2 stats for Rob Williams, Assist numbers for Brown and Tatum combined and where the Celtics would end up in the East. See who got more right. The guys also look at some of the bets they made with each other to see which ones they can call at this point. Can you guess who Josh thought would be in the running for 6th man of the year? Then they weigh in on Mike’s twitter poll about who had a better season - Ime Udoka, Brad Stevens or Jayson Tatum. Finally, they go through the entire playoffs with more predictions (because they weren’t wrong enough with their pre-season vision), guessing which teams would win and working through the entire playoff bracket. How far do they think the Celtics will go? Tune in to get your Celtics fix. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (“Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff @mikeminkoffnba Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, April 08, 2022
CelticsPod: The Thanos Team - Perfectly Balanced
Adam and Tim dive into the balance of the Celtics roster, their impressive showing in their latest back-to-back games, and how that bodes for the post-season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, April 06, 2022
CelticsPod: Celtics on a press run
In recent days, we've seen Marcus Smart and Jayson Tatum appear on multiple podcasts and TV shows, with the message being the same - this team is ready to raise another banner. The question is, are they right? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, April 04, 2022
Celtics PRIDE: Still Rolling without Rob?
Are the Celtics still rolling without Rob Williams? The Celtics PRIDE team discuss the recent Celtics trends after a loss to Miami and wins against Indiana and Washington. How are the Celtics replacing Rob Williams and is it enough? Despite Josh’s desire to discuss Max Strus at length, the guys review Grant Williams’ turn in the starting lineup and productivity back on the bench mob. Adam, Josh and Mike detail the impact of having Daniel Theis playing Rob’s role in the starting lineup, even hitting on whether Theis makes a difference shooting from three. Then Josh gives Jaylen Brown some love for his strong play recently including some counting statistics to back it up. The Celtics PRIDE guys continue with more gushing about how well Jayson Tatum has been playing, even going back to an old conversation comparing Jayson and Jaylen. Lastly, the guys review the standings and look ahead at the final 3 games of the regular season and disagree once more about whether to make adjustments to avoid playing the Brooklyn Nets in the first round. Tune in to get your Celtics fix. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (“Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff @mikeminkoffnba Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, March 30, 2022
CelticsPod: Robert Williams Update - Emergency Podcast
Adam and Greg share their thoughts and hopes surrounding a potential Robert Williams return during the playoffs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, March 30, 2022
CelticsPod: Surviving Without Robert Williams
Adam & Will discuss the Celtics' performance against the Toronto Raptors, and how Robert Williams' absence will affect the team moving forwards. Also, they guys break down why Daniel Theis is a capable understudy, and the deal to bring him back in February is already a masterstroke from Brad Stevens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, March 29, 2022
Celtics PRIDE: Coping with Rob's Injury and Appreciating Everything Else
On this week's episode of Celtics Pride, the guys take a brief moment to revel in the C's finding their way (briefly) to the #1 seed in the East, before reacting to the news of Robert Williams tearing his meniscus. Mike makes his case while -- no question a major bummer -- all may not be lost, with Josh and Adam largely in agreement. The guys talk through what the implications will likely be for the remainder of the season -- including whether and how Grant Williams, Daniel Theis, and... even Luke Kornet and Sam Hauser may help fill the void left by Williams' absence. They then try gauge when Williams could come back under the best of circumstances, and discuss whether they'd even want Rob to risk further injury to come back this year in an attempt to win a ring. Then, with the additional spotlight placed upon him due to Williams' injury, the Pride Guys revisit the trade for Al Horford in the offseason. For Mike, it's a no-brainer great deal (both at the time, and in hindsight), but Adam and Josh didn't necessarily agree on the value of giving up the 1st round pick when we made the trade this off-season. Have they changed their tune since? And, is Mike going to far to suggest that Al Horford might become the Celtics 2nd most important player in the playoffs? Finally, Josh once again leads the charge in doling out some love for all that Jayson Tatum is doing. Jaw-dropping stats? Check. Back-to-back-to-back Eastern Conference Player of the Week recognition? Double check. A top-4 player in the NBA..? May depend on who you ask. Tune in to hear all that, plus whether Adam, Josh, or Mike want to actively avoid a possible 1st round matchup with Brooklyn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, March 28, 2022
CelticsPod: Raptors Preview
Adam and Will are joined by Es Baraheni of The Score to dissect the upcoming game against the Toronto Raptors, and how both teams match up. The guys also discuss a potential playoff match-up and the growth of both teams throughout the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, March 25, 2022
CelticsPod: Ranking Potential Playoff Opponents
Adam and Greg go through the possible opponents for the upcoming first round of the playoffs, and rank who they think would be the Celtics toughest opponent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, March 22, 2022
Celtics PRIDE: Are These Celtics Historic?
In the past week the Celtics held Golden State to just 32 points in the first half, and during a stretch where the team seems to be legitimately dominating their competition, Adam, Josh and Mike try to answer the question: is this team historically good? But first on this episode of the Celtics Pride Podcast, Mike reacts to Adam’s ‘superstar’ theory on the last episode of Celtics Pride, and questions whether Jayson Tatum can become the top 5 player during these playoffs that Adam believes is necessary to win a title. This prefaces a new segment on the show called the Jayson Tatum Gush-fest, which aims to use facts and stats to celebrate Tatum’s ascendance. “We’re going to call him out when we need to, but we will also be the first to congratulate him when he deserves it.” A lot of fans are wondering if this team’s current play is a fluke after the first half of the season, but the Pride Guys would rather look at how good this team actually is. Are they historically good? Mike chimes in with some historical comparisons, using net rating to explain why the Celtics not only have a chance to win the Championship this year, but also should be considered immediately as the 2nd best team in the league behind the Phoenix Suns. They truly are on another level. Josh looks at this year’s team in awe from the perspective of how good several individuals are on the defensive side of the ball, using hustle stats to show that the Celtics have guys who are elite at charges taken, loose balls recovered, deflections, steals and blocked shots. But the most important aspect of this team being on another level is how perfect their role players fit their roles to compliment their two stars. Tune in to get your Celtics fix. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (“Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff, @mikeminkoffnba Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, March 21, 2022
CelticsPod: It's so pretty!
Adam and Will are flabbergasted by just how good the Boston Celtics are playing right now, and how easily they're dispatching their opponents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, March 17, 2022
CelticsPod: Big win against the Warriors
The three-man weave is back to discuss the biggest takeaways from last night's win over the Golden State Warriors, and how the Boston Celtics are now fighting to keep homecourt advantage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, March 15, 2022
Celtics PRIDE: Who Do You Fear In The NBA Playoffs?
In this episode of the Celtics PRIDE Podcast, Adam and Josh start with a quick review of the past week including another buzzer beater at the hands of the Dallas Mavericks and Luca Doncic. Then they discuss KG night. What is the meaning of such celebrations? Will Ray Allen get his number in the rafters next? What is the impact on the current roster of this celebration and of KG coming back into the Garden? Then Josh hits his quota of mentioning Bill Simmons every podcast prompting a discussion of the current team and whether they have a secondary scorer capable of hitting big shots when Jason Tatum gets doubled. Hint: it’s about team basketball not star power with this team. Then Adam and Josh take a look at the playoff teams in both the East and West to identify whether any of them seem scary in the playoffs. Does this year provide a unique opportunity for the Celtics to possibly contend for a title now? Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (“Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff, @mikeminkoffnba Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, March 14, 2022
CelticsPod: KG + A tough loss
Adam and Greg discuss the KG ceremony, Ray Allen's legacy, and some takeaway's from the Boston Celtics tough loss against the Dallas Mavericks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, March 11, 2022
CelticsPod: Good Time Keep Rolling
Adam and Will get together to discuss Al Horford's recent performances, Grant Williams looming contract extension, and Jayson Tatum being a DOMINANT force Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, March 08, 2022
Celtics PRIDE: Tatum's MVP-type level up and Celebrating Coach Ime
In the latest episode of the Celtics PRIDE Podcast, Adam and Mike revel in the Celtics’ proved-it 3-0 week against the Hawks, Grizzlies, and Nets. With the Celtics putting the league on notice–if they hadn’t already–on the backs of Tatum’s stellar play and (Coach of the Month) Ime’s impressive job steering the team’s turnaround, the Pride Guys take a closer look at just what is going on. First, Mike pleads his case for Jayson Tatum to enter the MVP conversation after watching him go toe-to-toe with Morant and Durant… and come out clearly ahead each time. No… Mike doesn’t believe Tatum should *win* the MVP. But, Top 5…? There just might be something there. Mike lays out his argument for why – after Giannis, Jokic, and Embiid – there’s nobody clearly more deserving of an MVP vote than Jayson Tatum this season based on his improved play, how the advanced stats portray his body of work, and some subtle but noteworthy off-the-court signs of growth, leadership, and maturity. And Adam… doesn’t think Mike is *necessarily* crazy by the end of it. Mike and Adam then transition to discuss Ime Udoka’s imprint on the team – both in their most recent high-level play, and his deserved credit for the overall turnaround the team has experienced over the course of the season. They note how Udoka helped the team shake free from too often getting punked by the opposition in the beginning of the season to now having their chests puffed out and proving their mettle on a nightly basis. Then they discuss whether *any* of the criticism levied toward Udoka earlier in the year was fair: rotations and lineup choices; game management; any of it? While Adam and Mike easily rebuke the way-too-premature ‘Fire Ime’ crowd, they have more thoughts about whether or what from Ime’s first few months may have been fair to criticize – if anything at all. Finally, the guys look to the standings and the C’s upcoming games to gauge where they see the team ending up – with a finish between 3rd and 5th place looking increasingly likely. With games against Charlotte, Detroit, and Dallas coming up this week, Adam and Mike are riding the wave of positive momentum hoping for more strong play ahead… and the guys are both feeling full of Celtics Pride. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (“Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff, @mikeminkoffnba Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, March 07, 2022
CelticsPod: Tatum 50 Burger & Celtics Rolling
Adam, Will, and Greg went live after Boston's big win over the Brooklyn Nets with Tatum dropping a 50 BURGER and tying Larry Bird for most 50 point games for the Celtics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, March 04, 2022
CelticsPod: The Precipice of a VIBE
Adam, Will, and Greg get together to discuss the Celtics BIG TIME win over the Memphis Grizzlies, Ime Udoka winning coach of the month, and the acquisition of Nik Stauskas. The Celtics are fun again, we're all vibing and the energy is on a 10 right now. Let's GO! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, March 02, 2022
CelticsPod: Don't Call It A Comeback
Adam is joined by Tim Sheils to discuss the Boston Celtics victory over the Atlanta Hawks. From the increased physicality in the second half, Derrick White's big performance, and the unfortunate injury to Jaylen Brown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, March 01, 2022
Celtics PRIDE: Are The Metrics For Real?
In the latest episode of the Celtics PRIDE Podcast, Adam, Josh and Mike prepare for tonight’s game vs Atlanta by taking a look at the past 3 games, including notes on Cade Cunningham, and how Al Horford’s absence vs the Pacers is just the latest reminder of why not to misperceive his Horford’s value. Then the Pride Guys take a deeper dive into the advanced statistics they’ve found most intriguing of late: Offensive Rating, Defensive Rating, and Net Rating, and their impacts on the Celtics chances in the playoffs. Specifically, they bring up how those three stats have impacted likelihood of making the conference finals over the past ten years, quoting Andrew Schlecht and Alex Spears recently on The Athletic NBA Show. Mike looks closer at our offense and how the numbers have been trending since December 31, and since February 1st, and then Josh wonders what other contributing factors would impact our success in these categories? Would the jump in age from Brad Stevens’ recent personnel moves be involved? And more specifically are these metrics for real? Mike and Josh then end the pod by gushing over the upcoming schedule, including notes on the recent play of Ja Morant, who the Celtics face on Thursday. The next three home games host some of the most dynamic point guards in the NBA with Trae Young, Morant, and then Kyrie Irving all being welcomed to Boston. Tune in for your latest Celtics fix. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (“Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff, @mikeminkoffnba Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, February 28, 2022
CelticsPod: Looking at the BIG week ahead
Adam and Greg dissect the BIG week that lies ahead for the Boston Celtics as they face the Memphis Grizzlies, Atlanta Hawks, and Brooklyn Nets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, February 25, 2022
CelticsPod: Sean Deveney Stops By
Adam and Will are joined by Forbes' Sean Deveney to get his take on the Celtics so far, from their rough start to their strong mid-season form, and of course, the development of Rob and Grant Williams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, February 22, 2022
Celtics PRIDE: Post All-Star Outlook
Adam and Mike run a two person pod this week. They take the all star break to discuss the rest of the season. They attempt to answer the question of the season, “who is this team?” How does the recent winning streak fit with the first half struggles? How will the Celtics play for the remaining 22 games? What seeding in the playoffs are we expecting? Is home court advantage important for this team? Who are we afraid of playing in the playoffs? The guys look at the 7-8 teams in the wide open eastern conference playoff race and discuss how they match up against the Celtics. What will Brooklyn look like? How will Embiid and Harden fit? Finally, Mike and Adam discuss predictions for the final stretch of games and briefly discuss buyout options. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (“Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff, @mikeminkoffnba Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, February 18, 2022
CelticsPod: Everybody loses sometime
Adam and Will discuss the Celtics' big win against the Philadelphia 76ers, the shocking loss to the Detroit Pistons, and why neither should cause an overreaction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, February 14, 2022
CelticsPod: Keith Smith On Celtics Trade Deadline Moves
Adam is joined by the legendary Keith Smith to discuss Boston's moves at the trade deadline, how their cap sheet stands moving forwards, and ways in which the Celtics can get to max cap space if needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, February 12, 2022
Celtics PRIDE: Trade reaction
It’s a trade deadline reaction! The Celtics PRIDE Team discusses the moves to get Derrick White and Daniel Theis at Thursday’s trade deadline. Mike and Josh give Brad Stevens an A+ grade while Adam has some concerns about the price Stevens paid for White. Adam sees the need for pick protections on the 2028 pick swap and the 2022 1st rounder. Even as a risk mitigation move, it’s the prudent thing to do and common practice among good 21st century GMs. While Mike sees what Stevens traded away as a “calculated risk” to get the right fit on this team. As Stevens stated in his Friday press conference, Derrick White “accentuates” Tatum and Brown. What’s not in dispute on the Celtics PRIDE podcast is the appreciation for Derrick White’s game and his expected impact on the floor with the rest of the Celtics roster. In addition, Daniel Theis’ return helps the Celtics frontcourt stay healthy and gives roster flexibility in the future. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (“Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff, @mikeminkoffnba Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, February 11, 2022
CelticsPod: Live Trade Deadline Reactions
Adam and Will went live on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter during the final hour of the trade deadline to bring you the LIVE reactions to all of Boston's moves, and figure out what this means for the team moving forwards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, February 08, 2022
Celtics PRIDE: The Trade Deadline Looms and The Corner Has (Probably) Been Turned!
The Celtics Pride Team delights in the Celtics’ continued strong play – relishing the team’s first 5 game win strike since April 2021, evolution into a defensive juggernaut, and rise up the Eastern Conference Standings. They go long on the great play of Jayson, Jaylen, Smart, and Rob – though not without an epic, unexpected, and arguably out-of-place rant by Adam about some of Tatum’s picadillos. After, Josh, Adam, and Mike debate whether Jaylen Brown should be considered an All-Star snub (this was recorded *before* LaMelo Ball was announced as KD’s replacement), and whether Rob Williams has the potential to become a better player than Jarrett Allen. Next, the guys turn their attention to the upcoming trade deadline. First, they visit recent Bill Simmons comments, where he clamored for Indiana’s Domantas Sabonis – even at the expense of Rob and Smart – do the Pride Guys agree? Do you? They then focus on the trades they expect the Celtics will actually make, with all three more or less hoping for – and expecting – the same outcome: moving on from Schroeder (perhaps receiving a 3rd string PG in return) and ducking the luxury tax. But, that doesn’t stop them from taking a quick tour around the league’s most prominent sellers (Indy, Portland, Sacramento, and – perhaps – Atlanta) to discuss their interest in any of the potentially available players from those teams. Mike then floats a fully hypothetical fake BOS-ATL trade that would send out Jaylen Brown and… just might have convinced Adam and Josh that it’d be a good idea for all involved. “If Travis Schlenk calls up Brad Stevens and says ‘John Collins and DeAndre Hunter or Kevin Huerter for Jaylen Brown and - pick one between Romeo Langford or Aaron Nesmith’ do you have a conversation there? Do you hang up right away and say ‘we’re not giving up Jaylen’? Or do you say ‘yeah, that sounds great! Let’s do it!”? – Mike floating a fake blockbuster trade to Josh and Adam – that just might make both teams better. Finally, the Celtics Pride Team looks at the schedule ahead to gauge whether the team can continue to build off their strong play of late, and if so for how long. Check it all out! Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (“Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff, @mikeminkoffnba Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, February 07, 2022
CelticsPod: Zooming Out w/ CSL Duke
Adam and Greg are joined by a friend of the podcast, CSL Duke to zoom out on the Celtics season, explore the notion of when to play the kids, what the Celtics need to target in the coming week, and the off-season, and if JB should be considered untradable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, February 04, 2022
CelticsPod: We all love Josh Richardson
The Three-Man Weave get back together to discuss Josh Richardson's excellent game against the Charlotte Hornets, potential trade scenarios, and why Dennis Schroder is the current odd man out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, February 02, 2022
CelticsPod: Jaylen Brown Rumor Reaction
Adam and Will discuss the recent rumor that Jaylen Brown is considering his future with the Boston Celtics if things don't start to improve on the court. IS there validity to the rumor? What does this mean heading into the trade deadline? Who blinks first? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, February 01, 2022
Celtics PRIDE: The Week of Optimism
The Celtics Pride Team discusses the last week of Celtics Games vs. the Heat, The Pelicans, The Hawks and the Kings, and give reason for optimism for this team as they seem to be moving in the right direction, finally. Tune in to find out when the last time the Celtics were 2 games above .500, as well as other nerdy stats and eye-test trends. Josh and Mike explain who caught their eye on the opposing teams the Celtics played, just in time for trade-season. They also speak to the rumblings that Dennis Schroder might be on the move at the trade deadline, and bring his last 4 games in a row of under 20 minutes played as evidence to something brewing. What would this kind of addition by subtraction mean for the rest of the roster? Josh thinks having Richardson play more backup point guard will both be good for the team’s ball movement and allow more playing time for Aaron Nesmith and Romeo Langford. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (“Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff, @mikeminkoffnba Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, January 28, 2022
CelticsPod: Discussing Kings deals w/ Brenden Nunes
Adam and Will are joined by Brenden Nunes to discuss potential trades between the Celtics and Kings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, January 25, 2022
Celtics PRIDE: Patience Makes The Heart Grow Fonder
Adam and Mike start out by discussing how difficult it is to be a fan of this Celtics team. More specifically, Adam is close to breaking up with this Celtics iteration. Luckily Mike has some sage relationship wisdom. Mike supports his advice by comparing some on the Celtics roster to other players around the league who have improved their standing. Where does Zach LaVine fit in? He continues by sharing lineup data to give some positive indicators for optimism as well as statistics for the past 15 Celtics’ games. Some are potentially shocking. Finally, Adam and Mike answer critical questions about the upcoming trade deadline. Who MUST the Celtics trade before the deadline? Should they trade Marcus Smart? How important is avoiding the Luxury Tax this season? Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (“Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff, @mikeminkoffnba Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, January 24, 2022
CelticsPod: Tatum 50 piece with a shake on the side
Adam and Greg record directly after the Boston Celtics win against the Washington Wizards, where Jayson Tatum went for 51 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, January 19, 2022
CelticsPod: Juancho Trade Reaction
Adam and Tim react to the Juancho Hernangomez three-team trade that happened overnight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, January 18, 2022
Celtics PRIDE: Have the C's Turned a Corner!?
Mike and Josh – flying the plane without Adam this week – steer right into a couple of key questions based on the Celtics recent strong play (7-3 in their last 10! Really!): Have the Celtics turned a corner? And, if so, what exactly is the corner they’ve turned? To answer, they look at the team’s recent play, the strong performances from Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Rob Williams, as well as some of the trends that have lingered dating back to the beginning of last season. The guys then briefly address some of the recent minor trade rumors surrounding the Celtics (who wants a third Jeff Green tour here in Boston!?) before touching on the second question Mike had: are we SURE we’ll be better off if we trade Dennis Schroder? Finally, Josh and Mike take a quick look at the games to come between now and the trade deadline and the opportunity the upcoming slate presents to the Celtics. Check it out! Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (“Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff, @mikeminkoffnba Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, January 17, 2022
CelticsPod: Rob Williams Appreciation Society
Adam and Will reviewed the last week of Celtics basketball - the winners and losers of the week, fun stats, and of course, why Rob Williams is fast becoming the Celtics most impactful player Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, January 14, 2022
CelticsPod: Keith Smith Trade Primer
Adam is joined by CelticsBlog's Keith Smith to discuss the upcoming trade deadline, potential targets, and which Celtics players are "moveable". You can read Keith's primer article here and also check out his NBA Front Office show here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, January 12, 2022
CelticsPod: Lessons from winning
Adam and Will dive into some of the lessons we've learned from the Celtics' last two wins - be it Ime's improvements, line-up changes, and player fit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, January 11, 2022
Celtics PRIDE: Trade Ideas, Honest Ime, and The Losing Silver Lining
The Celtics Pride guys are back together again to talk all things Celtics. They start the pod by offering a few more trade ideas before delving into the recent response to Ime Udoka's comments and philosophy of honesty. "Honest Ime," as Adam calls him, is nothing if not direct, and the guys weigh in on what they think of this approach. Unlike some media members, the Celtics Pride crew doesn't see Udoka throwing his players under the bus. Instead, they see his comments as being parallel to exactly what all the fas are watching on the court. They then promote CelticsBlog's Adam Spinella's recent article supporting Udoka as creating a player-led culture of accountability and leadership. They wrap up the episode by discussing why all the losing the Celtics are doing could actually be a good thing for the Celtics stars, and the team in the future. How could this be? Tune in to find out. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (“Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff, @mikeminkoffnba Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, January 10, 2022
CelticsPod: Celtics WIN! What did we learn?
Adam and Greg get down to their usual "week in review" podcast, looking at the players who impressed or underperformed, and choosing winners and losers of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, January 08, 2022
CelticsPod: Jonathan Macri w/ Knicks Recap & Preivew
Adam and Will are joined by Jonathan Macri of the Knicks Film School to discuss another crazy game, Evan Fournier's insane night, and the similarities between these two teams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, January 05, 2022
CelticsPod: This or That + Food Takes
The three man weave dive into a game of this or that, where they choose one of two options to do with the Celtics rotation - plus, for some weird reason, a whole lot of discussion around food and spices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, January 04, 2022
Celtics PRIDE: What exactly *is* this team?
Adam and Mike are joined by Bobby Manning (CelticsBlog, CLNS Media, and Boston Sports Journal) to take stock of the team at the start of 2022, trying to make sense of a team whose last 4 games involved: a horrific loss to a G-League version of the Timberwolves a 4-42 showing from deep against the Clippers a wire-to-wire victory against the Suns – who just happen to be a Top 2 or 3 team in the league a by-the-skin-of-their-teeth win against a normally hapless Magic team that was also without key players. In short… what exactly *is* this Celtics team? The guys begin by exploring just how relevant it is that the Celtics have lost more games to COVID over the last 1.5 season than just about every other team and wondering whether the Jays are too ball dominant – and if the solution is simply putting more ‘connectors’ on the roster. They also examine whether or not effort or focus have been – and/or remain – primary issues facing the team this season, and how much blame Ime and Brad should shoulder for development of young players (or lack thereof). Additionally, Adam, Mike, and Bobby talk about when – if ever – the Celtics might need to explore trading Jaylen, and the circumstances that would have to come about to help the Front Office make that type of monumental decision. But don’t worry Celtics fans – nobody wants to trade Jaylen now! Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (“Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff, @mikeminkoffnba Guest: Bobby Manning @realbobmanning Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, January 03, 2022
CelticsPod: Pre-Magic Week In Review
Adam and Greg took a look back through the last week of Celtics basketball before Boston fought their way past a pesky Orlando Magic team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, December 31, 2021
CelticsPod: Three-point struggles & Trade talk
A disastrous shooting performance from the Celtics saw them slide to three losses on the bounce, and with the Suns up next, things aren't looking good. But would a trade fix anything? Is Ben Simmons the answer? Or can the Celtics find another way of improving their roster? Adam and Greg explore all of these questions in the last CelticsPod episode of 2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, December 29, 2021
CelticsPod: Too many questions, not enough answers
Adam and Will dive into the Boston Celtics loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves, and the larger questions that performance raises about the current roster. Is Jaylen Brown a star or a supplementary star? Is Udoka learning, or making the same mistakes? AND HOW DO THE CELTICS FIX THESE PROBLEMS? So many questions, but so few answers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, December 28, 2021
Celtics PRIDE: Instant Reaction to Minnesota Loss
Adam and Mike give their rapid reactions after watching the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Boston Celtics. This may have been the worst loss of a season with many strong candidates for that distinction. Some Celtics are back from Covid, others are now out. Jayson Tatum missed this game after entering covid protocols but Minnesota played the end of their bench and replacement players and came back to take the lead in the 4th quarter and never looked back. Adam and Mike discuss the concerning trend of 4th quarter collapses, even including Head Coach Ime Udoka’s comments on the matter. Meanwhile Jayson Tatum is leading the league in 4th quarter scoring and the Celtics are one of the worst teams in the clutch. Are those two things causal or correlational? The guys talk about Romeo Langford and Payton Pritchard’s ascension amidst the rubble of covid replacements and disjointed team construction and hate the minutes Juancho Hernangomez is getting to simply miss 3s. Finally they answer the question, would you sign Isaiah Thomas? Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (“Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff, @mikeminkoffnba Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, December 22, 2021
CelticsPod: .Dissecting the Sixers loss, previewing Cavs game
Adam and Greg dive into Boston's loss to Philadelphia and look for the good signs, before exploring the upcoming game against Cleveland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, December 21, 2021
Celtics PRIDE: Ainge in Utah, IT to LA, and MIL/GSW/NYK
Adam, Josh, and Mike take stock of the C’s recent games against Milwaukee, Golden State, and New York – with the team showing some resolve and signs of improvement following their frustrating 1-4 road trip out West. Adam clamors for more playing time for the team’s youth (free Nesmith and Pritchard!) while Mike is skeptical it will happen. Josh highlights Josh Richardson’s great recent play, and they all delight in the recent improved play of Jaylen and Jayson (together!). The Pride guys then focus their attention on news around the league for prominent Celtics of (recent) past: Danny Ainge’s new turn in Utah and ‘The Little Guy’s’ 10-day contract with the (hated) Lakers. In discussing Ainge, Adam offers some analysis (and conspiracy theories) trying to explain the circumstances that lead to Ainge landing in Utah – and the timing of his announcement. Mike wonders what all the buzz is about. And Josh highlights how the intensity of Boston’s fan base may have factored in. Re: IT – the Pride team is excited he has another opportunity, though disappointed it couldn’t be with the C’s. Finally, the guys take a quick look at the games ahead – and Mike gets a bit carried away talking about how good the Cavs have (sneakily) become. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (“Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff, @mikeminkoffnba Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, December 17, 2021
CelticsPod: Mailbag
Adam and Will take questions from Twitter and Instagram for today's episode, ranging from team schematics to the possibility of an imminent trade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, December 15, 2021
CelticsPod: 0.5 Offense and Vibe Check
Adam and Will re-live a beautiful victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, looking at how the Celtics overcame a tough opponent with their 0.5 offensive principals, and discuss if the effort level is sustainable and repeatable. The guys also dive into their weekly vibe check, looking at reasons to smile and reasons to drink. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, December 14, 2021
Celtics PRIDE: Trade Ideas for Dec 15
Josh and Adam present Celtics trade ideas to make the team better in anticipation of December 15th, when players around the NBA who signed contracts this off-season are allowed to be traded. They start with big deals that would shake up the core of the roster. Then they discuss what would be worth giving up Marcus Smart, and end with more realistic ideas to get an injection of toughness on the roster, as Josh unveils his list of tough 4-men in the NBA. During the episode you will hear how to conceptually get some of the NBA’s biggest names in Boston like Damian Lillard, C.J. McCollum, Domantas Sabonis, Pascal Siakam, Ben Simmons, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, Scottie Barnes and more. However, the twins land on one name who they feel is gettable, doesn’t break the bank, and can provide exactly what the Celtics lack. Tune in to find out who that is. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (“Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff, @mikeminkoffnba Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, December 13, 2021
CelticsPod: Making sense of last week
Adam and Greg aren't sure what to make of the Celtics' last three losses and don't know why Udoka isn't diversifying his defense to incorporate more of his shooting talent, but they're darn happy that Tatum has been cooking recently. The guys dive into their latest weekly review, with stats, trade discussions, and a sprinkling of schematics for your Monday morning listening pleasure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, December 10, 2021
CelticsPod: Fake Trade Friday
The Three Man Weave gives us all a vibe check before looking at some of the more prominent trade proposals this week, before diving into a trade proposal of their own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, December 07, 2021
Celtics PRIDE: Last three games
Josh and Adam discussed the last three games against Philadelphia, Utah and Portland without the support of Mike Minkoff who hopefully is enjoying a warm beach in Mexico. They discussed the win over Philadelphia after Joel Embiid’s 3 week absence from Covid. How much of Embiid’s poor play in that game was a result of Covid 19? Was this a win Philly gave to Boston or a gritty performance showing Boston’s improvement and ability? Then they discussed Utah’s scorching hot shooting and Boston’s ability to stay in the game until the end… until they couldn’t. How much responsibility does Dennis Schroeder shoulder for that loss based on his end-of-game performance? Do we want him playing and taking hero shots at the end of games? Then they discuss the Blazer game including the bench technical resulting from Payton Pritchard’s hometown three point barrage. Josh thinks that bench technical is a turning point of the season. Before ending, Josh and Adam revisit Jason Tatum’s play and discuss whether they need to create new nicknames. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (“Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff, @mikeminkoffnba Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, December 06, 2021
CelticsPod: Winners and Losers
Adam and Greg dive into a new format for the Sunday show, where they look at winners and losers from the previous week, dive into an interesting statistic each and preview the upcoming slate of games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, December 05, 2021
EXCLUSIVE Cedric Maxwell Interview!
Cedric Maxwell joins CelticsBlog's Rich Jensen to discuss an array of topics from both his playing days and the current state of the Celtics, along with giving us some insight into his new book! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, December 03, 2021
CelticsPod: Lessons learned against the 76ers
Adam and Will explore the lessons we learned about the Celtics from their tough win against Philadelphia - from Udoka's rotations and gameplan to the Celtics' resilience and Tatum's growth outside of scoring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, December 01, 2021
CelticsPod: Topics and Takes
Today, Adam and Will discuss the Kemba Walker situation in New York, Grant Williams' recent level of play, if it's time to abandon the two-big lineup, and finally, what we've seen from Jaylen Brown since his return. Enjoying the show? Join the Discord server Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, November 30, 2021
Celtics PRIDE: Giving Celtics Thanks
It’s a special Thanksgiving episode of The Celtics PRIDE podcast. Adam, Josh and Mike, share a list of Celtics related items they are thankful for right now. Topics delve into the recent stretch of play, coaching, role players who are hitting shots and a social activist who uses his platform for advocacy. The guys also express their appreciation for Marcus Smart, Al Horford, Bill Russell, Mike Gorman and Sean Grande, each other and players who are thankfully on other teams! Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (“Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff, @mikeminkoffnba Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, November 24, 2021
CelticsPod: Things are looking up!
Adam and Will jump on today's episode to talk about all the good things happening with the Celtics right now, and the difficult task Aaron Nesmith and Payton Pritchard face in trying to earn minutes within the rotation. Join the Discord Channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, November 22, 2021
CelticsPod: The Bounce Back
Adam is joined by CelticsBlog's Jack Simone to discuss Celtics back-to-back wins against the Lakers and Thunder and Tatum's current resurgence into an All-NBA level talent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, November 17, 2021
CelticsPod: Finding an identity
Adam and Will dive into the Celtics current defensive identity, and why it's the perfect development for this Celtics team, before hitting on some encouraging signs on offense during the second quarter against the Cavs. Some Robert Williams talk, some positive Jayson Tatum discussion, before wrapping up the show with a dragon ball z comparison - who doesn't want that? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, November 16, 2021
Celtics PRIDE: The Schroder-Coaster
The Celtics PRIDE team recaps the past two games vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers to bring the team to 7-7 on the year after going 5-2 in the last 7 games. The Celtics PRIDE guys discuss the team’s style of play and propensity for isolation scoring and thus a lack of ball movement. “For the love of Celtics Pride, I need some ball movement in my Celtics. I need my Celtics to play together as a unit and play like a team instead of this ‘my turn your turn basketball.” - Josh Motenko (@coachmotenko) Is this iso style of play contagious? Mike (@mikeminkoffnba) counters with the tale of the tape of the Celtics recent defensive teamwork - demonstrating why fans should be excited by the Celtics recent play on that end of the floor. Then the pod clarifies the language that had been used on on recent episodes regarding Jayson Tatum’s mental toughness. The conversation turns to talk of “grit,” “resiliency,” and “avoidance.” THe guys geek out on psychological definitions, referencing positive psychology definitions from Angela Lee Duckworth. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (“Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff, @mikeminkoffnba Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, November 15, 2021
CelticsPod: A tough weekend
Robert Williams: Good, Dennis Schroder: Bit of both, Jayson Tatum: Struggling, it's been a rollercoaster weekend with both good and bad points. Adam and Greg explore Robert Williams develop, if Schroder is doing more harm than good, and what's causing Tatum's struggles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, November 12, 2021
CelticsPod: First home win in the books
Adam and Will dive into the Celtics home win against the Toronto Raptors, they get into the defensive improvements, Tatum edging closer to a complete performance, Josh Richardson's improve play, and what happens when Jaylen Brown returns? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, November 10, 2021
CelticsPod: Step into the TRADE MACHINE
Adam and Will went live on Facebook to discuss the Simmons for Brown rumors, before looking at other ways to obtain Simmons from Philadelphia, and why no major trades make sense for the Celtics right now, in large part due to the poison pill of Smart's contract Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, November 09, 2021
Celtics PRIDE: 10 Day Rollercoaster & Tatum Nicknames
The Celtics PRIDE team recaps the past 10 days of rollercoasters with this Celtics Team including tough losses to Washington and Chicago, Marcus Smart calling out his teammates, huge wins against Orlando and Miami and Luka Doncic’s dagger in Dallas. Are they playing with more effort? Was Marcus Smart right to call out Tatum and Brown the way he did? What is the level of frustration with this team after going 2-1 to bring the season’s record to 4-6? Josh leads a stock watch conversation on which players are trending up and down, including Al Horford’s incredible play, Nesmith and Langford showing something, Josh Richardson starting to look better but not enough. There’s still a big hole Josh would like to see the team fill. The guys also look to a rematch against Toronto, a challenging game against Milwaukee and two easy ones against Cleveland. Will there be a let-down? Finally, the conversation circles back to Jayson Tatum after Adam workshops a long list of nicknames for Tatum born out of frustration about his softness, complaining to the refs, isolation focus. Which one is your favorite? Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (“Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff, @mikeminkoffnba Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, November 08, 2021
CelticsPod: Smart's mistakes, Tatum's shooting night, and a successful road trip
Adam and Greg are encouraged by the 2-1 road trip, and how well the Celtics have defended for stretches, but is Marcus Smart under the microscope after his comments to the media last week? Has Jayson Tatum turned a corner after his slow start? And whats the difference between a schematic and principled offense? We dive into all of these questions on today's episode of the CelticsPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, November 03, 2021
CelticsPod: Chicago Collapse, Smart's comments, and Tatum down the stretch
Adam and Will discuss the collapse against the Chicago Bulls, Marcus Smart's post-game comments, and if Tatum really is hogging the ball down the stretch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, November 02, 2021
Celtics PRIDE: Pusillanimous
The Celtics PRIDE co-hosts meet the 2-5 Celtics face to face in this podcast, with their reaction to the Celtics' 7th game of the season - a backbreaking, 18-point-3rd-quarter-lead-gifting, come-from-behind loss to the Chicago Bulls. And they all agree it’s worth the first 30 minutes of this podcast to go “in” on Jayson Tatum and dissect what’s really going wrong with this team and its best player. Mike Minkoff @mikeminkoffnba thinks Jayson Tatum is playing with a losers’ mindset. Adam Motenko is sick of Tatum’s complaining to the refs and not running back on defense. Yet Josh Motenko @coachmotenko pulls out the dictionary. “Jayson Tatum is pusillanimous (pyoo-suh-lan-uh-muhs): lacking courage or resolution; cowardly; faint-hearted; timid.” Yet Coach Josh is not all the way sure the team needs to have its best player be its best leader. He also points out that there are some systemic issues with how we got here. Firstly being that the Celtics don’t have one truly great passer on the team, and he gives stats to show how the solid ones they do have are not playing up to par. Somehow the pod circles back around to Jayson Tatum with the question, “How long do we wait for Tatum to figure it out?” Mikoff wonders if he will ever reach the next level, while Coach Josh posits that there are two types of superstars - those who were built great, and those who had to learn to be great. Would you compare Tatum to Giannis, Pierce, Dirk or Durant in this way? Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (“Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff, @mikeminkoffnba Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, November 01, 2021
CelticsPod: Double OT loss, offensive sets, and needing to find balance
Adam and Greg dive into the Boston Celtics double-overtime loss to the Washington Wizards on Saturday, what we've seen from Udoka's offensive sets, and why the bench rotation needs some slight tweaks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, October 29, 2021
CelticsPod: We're off to a bad start
A rare negative episode from the CelticsPod crew, where Adam and Will discuss Pritchard getting a DNP-CD, the lack of spacing, Udoka calling out Brown in public, and why Smart is better served on the bench Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, October 26, 2021
Celtics PRIDE: Hornets Game Instant Reaction
The CelticsPRIDE guys give an instant reaction to the Celtics' 4th game of the season - an overtime thriller vs. the Charlotte Hornets. Old friend Terry Rozier watched this game from the sidelines as the Celtics had to band together to climb out of a hole to even the score late in the 4th quarter. This supercharged Hornets team, led by dynamo gunslinger LaMelo Ball's 3 point shooting and passing was the better team most of the game. LaMelo's court vision and instincts created easy baskets all game long for Gordon Hayward and other teammates, but somehow Marcus Smart came through defensively with the luck of the Irish in the clutch. Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff @mikeminkoffnba discuss the patterns they're starting to see after 4 games this year, Ime Udoka's mistakes, and how much to overreact to them, as well as the difference between Brad Stevens and Udoka based on some quotes the players have made recently. They even give you a new segment they like to call "NBA Hair Update," as Coach Josh brings some humor to the Pod. "This is the first time Gordon Hayward has played an NBA season without product in his hair since his rookie year. Do you think his injury fortunes will change?" Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (“Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff, @mikeminkoffnba Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, October 22, 2021
CelticsPod: Season opener, the good, the bad, and the questionable
Adam and Will break down the Celtics season opener against the Knicks, where the Celtics fell to a loss in a double-overtime thriller. The guys look at the good, bad, and questionable moments in the game while discussing individual improvements from over the summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, October 19, 2021
Celtics PRIDE: Jeff Clark on this year's team, Celticsblog reminiscing and a memory test on his articles
Celticsblog.com founder and CEO Jeff Clark joins the Celtics PRIDE guys to talk about the upcoming Celtics season, reminisce about the start of the blog and to test Jeff’s memory of things he’s written. Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff @mikeminkoffnba, start by asking Jeff which Celtics player he called “3Pac”, who he described as “a hot mess, but our hot mess.” Find out which former Celtics Jeff called his “binky” which Celtic draft pick Jeff was most wrong about. Then they get into a discussion about the upcoming season. Just how optimistic is Jeff this year? How far does he think the team can go? Who is he sneakily excited about? Should we worry about Marcus Smart? What about Robert Williams’ injury history? Who Jeff thinks is our closing lineup at the end of the season. Josh ends the podcast by taking Jeff back in time to look at the prominent players both on the Celtics and on the blog that built the site. Rate review subscribe Remember to rate, review, subscribe and follow us on Twitter at @CelticsPridePod, or individually @MikeMinkoffNBA and @CoachMotenko. Thanks again for listening. You are a part of CELTICS PRIDE! Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (“Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff, @mikeminkoffnba Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, October 18, 2021
CelticsPod: Waivers, roster spots, and preseason takeaways
Adam and Greg discuss the roster cuts of the last few days, that saw the Celtics go from 20 players to 14 (Plus Hauser on a two-way), and look at potential fits for that 15th spot on the roster. The guys also discuss preseason as a whole, Romeo Langford's game against Miami, and how decisive Tatum has been in getting to the rim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, October 15, 2021
CelticsPod: Smart suspension, Nesmith balling out, and takeaways from the Magic game
Adam and Will discuss the Marcus Smart suspension, and why it's nothing that needs reading into too deeply. The guys then discuss Nesmith's great game, how Romeo looked aggressive, and what their primary notes were from the Magic game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, October 12, 2021
Celtics PRIDE: Lineups and Preseason Game Reactions
This week’s episode of the Celtics Pride Podcast with Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff @mikeminkoffnba, the Pride Guys discuss the first two preseason games against Orlando and Toronto. What are our impressions of the team so far? Who are we excited about? What are we surprised about? The guys share their initial thoughts on new players before getting into rotations. Who will be named captains? Coach Josh explains what his experience has been with team captains. When has he decided to have captains vs. not? What does it mean when the best players are not chosen? Then the podcast turns to rotations. Ime Udoka wants to set expectations with the team on playing time and role, but with 13 playable guys, that is increasingly difficult. Who is definitely in the rotation? Who else makes the cut? Who is out? Does playing double bigs make the decision easier? Then the Pride team shares their “fun lineups.” Who would they like to see on the court as a bench mob to shift momentum and make a run? Before finishing the guys discuss the difference between Brad Stevens as Coach and Ime Udoka. Is Brad gritty? Rate review subscribe Remember to rate, review, subscribe and follow us on Twitter at @CelticsPridePod, or individually @MikeMinkoffNBA and @CoachMotenko. Thanks again for listening and supporting CELTICS PRIDE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, October 11, 2021
CelticsPod: Spicy Ones
The three-man weave is back for another episode, discussing all our takeaways from the second preseason game, and also what we LOVE about Ted Lasso. Greg has some SPICY takes which might make you gasp, and obviously, we bring some fun to your Monday morning! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, October 08, 2021
CelticsPod: Sam Hauser Interview
Adam Taylor is joined by the Boston Celtics latest Two-Way forward, Sam Hauser. They discuss moving to Virginia, going undrafted, competing in summer league, and looking ahead to the new season. Also, a rapid-fire round, from music to door dash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, October 06, 2021
CelticsPod: Pre-season game 1 reactions
Adam and Greg discuss the Celtics preseason victory over the Orlando Magic, looking at the play calls, switching, and the improvements on show from guys like Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Robert Williams. Shockingly, we don't touch on the Romeo Langford game-winner very much haha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, October 01, 2021
CelticsPod: Tatum and Brown don't need to be joined at the hip w/ Rich Jensen
Adam is joined by CelticsBlog's Rich Jensen, the guys discuss Ben Simmons and the league wide knock-on effect his trade will have, why the Tatum and Brown friendship narrative has to stop, and if Dennis Schroder can be impactful for the Celtics - especially in an off-ball role. Rich's article can be found here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, September 29, 2021
CelticsPod: Media Day Takeaways
Adam, Greg, and Will get the three-man weave back together to dissect the Celtics media day, and why the positive vibes coming from the players and staff should be a reason for optimism heading into training camp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, September 24, 2021
CelticsPod: Guards Old And New
Adam is joined by CelticsBlog's Michael Pearce to discuss the guard rotation, the development of Romeo Langford and Aaron Nesmith and what rotations make the most sense for the Celtics in the immediate future, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, September 22, 2021
CelticsPod: Roster Battles
Adam and Will dive into potential roster battles happening as we head into training camp, and look at who is likely to enter the season as a winner and loser at their position. The guys also dive into Ben Simmons and the ripple effect his sitting out, and eventual trade, will have on the Eastern Conference Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, September 21, 2021
Celtics PRIDE: Pre Preseason Episode
On this week’s episode of the Celtics Pride Podcast with Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff @mikeminkoffnba, the Celtics Pride guys discuss the signings of Juwan Morgan to a camp deal, and Luke Kornet to an exhibit 10 contract (camp deal with non-guaranteed team option for 2-way contract). Which player would you rather see take the Celtics’ 2nd two-way contract? Or would you guess the team uses that spot for a player cut from another team, like Adam suggests? With Media day coming up 9/27, training camps opening 9/28, and the Celtics first preseason game 10/4 vs Orlando, we’ve officially hit “deep” off-season territory. Luckily, the CelticsPRIDE podcast has you covered, even if it’s only through responding to Instagram posts of people like Dennis Schroder. The Celtics Pride guys have developed a gimmick just for this purpose. Enter, a segment we call “How Would You Handle It?”: How would you handle it if you were Dennis Schroeder, who recently passed up an 84 million dollar contract and “fumbled the bag” because he now has a 5.9 mil deal with the Celtics? How would you handle it if you were Jayson Tatum’s coach and he answers a question asking whether he is going to take the ball to the hoop more often this season now that he’s bulked up with the response, “I know people want to see me go to the basket more. I like some step-back jumpers. It’s compromise. I’ll do what the people want." And then, How would you handle it if Rafael Stone (Houston’s GM) calls up and offers John Wall and their 2nd round pick next season for Horford and Josh Richardson? Adam, Josh and Mike then pivot and give their bets for Over or Under the following benchmarks for Celtic players: Will Jayson Tatum will average 27.5PPG? WIll Jaylen Brown will average 25.5PPG? Will Jayson and Jaylen will combine to average 9.5 APG? Will Robert Williams will average 19.5 MPG and playing over 60 games? Will Robert Williams will average 2.1 BPG? Will Aaron Nesmith average 9.5 PPG? Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (“Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff, @mikeminkoffnba Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, September 14, 2021
Celtics PRIDE: Paul Pierce and Reggie Lewis with Rich Jensen
This week’s episode of the Celtics Pride Podcast with Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff @mikeminkoffnba, the crew brings in special Guest Rich Jensen, who received rave internal reviews for his CelticsBlog article “Greatness, Glory and The Truth” about Paul Pierce’s legacy in the wake of his recent NBA Hall Of Fame Induction. One commenter stated “this is one of the best articles I’ve ever read on celticsblog.” Go check it out and tune into this podcast, to hear where we think Paul Pierce ranks among his contemporaries of his era like Kobe, Lebron, Wade, Iverson, Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady, Reggie Miller and Grant Hill. Rich Jensen wrote about the difference between generations of Celtics fans. “My dad had grown up with Russell and Cousy, Heinsohn and Havlicek. I grew up with Dee Brown and Reggie Lewis, Rick Fox and Brian Shaw.” Tune in to see where Rich (and his dad) would put Pierce in the rankings of Celtics lore. Like Rich’s dad’s Celtics, this podcast is somewhat slow-paced, but is overflowing with mystique. “When he was a kid, my dad had a TV that probably weighed as much as a car, and the only thing that was on basketball wise was the Celtics. He grew up in a town of 200 people in South Dakota, similar to what it was like in the movie hoosiers. My dad was a fan of John Havelicek when he was at Ohio State before the Celtics even drafted him.” Rich continues the conversation by remembering Reggie Lewis, so the Celtics PRIDE team asks Rich where he would rank Lewis - and Jayson Tatum - in comparison to Pierce. This podcast is dedicated to anyone who remembers the 1980s, and loves Celtics basketball. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (“Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff, @mikeminkoffnba Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, September 10, 2021
CelticsPod: Top 5 Paul Pierce moments in a Celtics Jersey
Adam and Will dive into Paul Pierce's best moments for the Boston Celtics. With the Boston legend being inducted into the Basketball Hall Of Fame this weekend, there was no better time to dive into Pierce's legacy with the Celtics and remember some of his brightest moments and most fearsome battles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, September 08, 2021
CelticsPod: Best passing big-men in the league
Adam and Will get together to debate who the best passing big-men in the NBA, and then figure out where Al Horford and Robert Williams fit within that ranking - does Boston have two of the top-10 passing bigs? top 15? We try and figure it out. The guys then get into Hernangomez and the weakness at the power forward spot. Also, get a live reaction to adam losing his twitter verification Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, September 07, 2021
Celtics PRIDE: Tiering the Eastern Conference (and Juancho Trade Reactions)
Of course… We spoke too soon; just when we thought Brad and company were done making news, they swung in with an unexpected trade that shipped out Carsen Edwards and Kris Dunn to the Memphis Grizzlies for budding movie star, Juancho Hernangomez. Adam, Josh, and Mike kick things off by breaking down the trade with their initial reactions; are the Celtics better off? Did Mike or Adam literally pack Carsen’s bags and drive him to the airport? Are there any benefits beyond the on-the-court product? After that, the gentlemen take a deep dive look at the Eastern Conference, ranking all 15 teams across four teams: Belles of the Ball (championship contenders); Life of the Party (playoff locks); Happy to be Invited (play-in candidates); and Ugly Stepsiblings (not in the conversation). What follows is a lengthy, thoughtful exchange trying to make sense of an offseason full of player movement and a suddenly deep and competitive Eastern Conference. Into which tier did Josh, Mike, and Adam put the Celtics? What overall seed? What teams are our locks to make the playoffs? And how do our rankings compare with yours? Check out this week’s episode and let us know at @celticspridepod on Twitter or celticspridepodcast@gmail.com! “Between just my genuinely valuing the moves that have been made over the course of this offseason, and just three-plus decades of homerism seeping into my blood, I have talked myself completely into this iteration of the Celtics team being… definitely a playoff lock.” Mike Minkoff Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (we're “Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff, @mikeminkoffnba Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, September 06, 2021
CelticsPod: Juan Hernangomez and Projecting substitute rotations
In today's episode, Adam and Greg discuss the signing of Juancho Hernangomez before diving into the bench rotations. The guys project possible rotations at different points of a hypothetical game. Greg takes a very realistic approach, while Adam takes the experimental route. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, August 31, 2021
Celtics PRIDE: Offseason Grades and Biggest Questions
Now that the dust has finally settled on the offseason (we think), Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko and Mike Minkoff break out the red pen and start handing out grades. In doing so, we touch on our favorite and least favorite moves of the offseason during which we answered the following questions: Was the Kemba Walker trade anybody’s favorite... or did it rank at the bottom? Who rated the Marcus Smart extension as their favorite move of the off season? Did Adam double down on his concern over the Robert Williams extension and rate is his least favorite offseason move? And did former hard feelings about losing Evan Fournier linger? We also touched on key questions stemming from the offseason including whether Josh Richardson can shoot 3s, whether Al’s still got game, and if Timelord can stay on the court now that he’s been paid. And, finally, we give out our overall grades for the off-season. How did our grades compare to yours? We wrap things up by shifting gears and taking a look at the Celtics roster and how our logjam of quality (if not always spectacular) players will present Ime Udoka with some interesting rotation decisions. How many minutes per game should each of our top 10-12 players get? Does the Dennis Schroeder signing mean Payton Pritchard won’t even see the floor? Should Aaron Nesmith be considered for a spot in the starting lineup? And why, exactly, is Jabari Parker still on the roster? All that, and more, on this week’s Celtics Pride! “I think the moves that they made were a lot of lateral moves. I’m actually not as excited about this team as I was before last year… or the year before that, or the year before that. This is kind of the lowest I’ve been about this team in the last 4 years!” Josh Motenko on the Celtics’ offseason. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (we're “Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff, @mikeminkoffnba Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, August 25, 2021
CelticsPod: Richardson extension and scheduling takeaways
Adam and Will dive into what the Josh Richardson extension means for the Celtics, and why it's a good move despite the timing being so random. The guys also discuss the Celtics tough December schedule, and what is a realistic win total to expect from one of the seasons toughest months Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, August 24, 2021
Celtics PRIDE: Why The Rob Williams Extension?
Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko and Mike Minkoff discuss why the Celtics might have been better off waiting to give Robert Williams his contract extension that now kicks in after this season. Adam gives his top 4 reasons why he thinks it was a poor choice by Brad Stevens. Along the way they bring you up to date on what this means for the likelihood of Bradley Beal wearing Celtics Green in the future, how little the Timelord has actually been on the court, and where Williams ranks in the league at his position based on his rate of pay. We’ll be honest, Adam get’s pretty fired up about this, and Mike makes several key points to contest Adam’s sentiment. When the Celtics Front Office gives us lemons, the Celtics Pride Guys will sometimes make angry lemonade. On the eve of Josh Richardson signing a 1 year extension with the Celtics for 12.4 million, Josh shares his feelings on the Celtics spacing issues with their new identity being tied to their three veteran guards who are good defenders, but poor shooters. Smart, Richardson and Shroder are shooting a combined 33.8% from 3 for their careers. Coach Josh explains what this could mean for Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the Celtics pick and roll options in 2021-2022. “Will the Celtics need to finish top 5 in the league in defense to make up for their lack of guard shooting?” Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (we're “Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff, @mikeminkoffnba Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, August 23, 2021
CelticsPod: 2022 S&T targets, Contract extensions, and why Smart can keep improving
Adam and Greg discuss potential targets for next summer, from Bradley Beal and Zach Lavine to Aaron Gordon and Colin Sextion. They also break down the Marcus Smart and Robert Williams extensions, drawing on the career trajectories of Steph Curry and Kyle Lowry to make their points. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, August 20, 2021
CelticsPod: 2K ratings predictions, and some Stevens press conference analysis
Adam and Will get together to try and predict the Celtics rosters NBA 2K ratings after Jayson Tatum got a 90. They also discuss some of the points President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens spoke about during his press conference Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, August 18, 2021
CelticsPod: Summer League over, More TPE's, and season schedule announced
Adam is joined by friend of the podcast, Cody Chalifoux. The guys discuss the Celtics Summer League loss to the Sacramento Kings, and what the tournament was a success for Boston overall. They also hit on the Evan Fournier sign-and-trade that saw the Celtics get another TPE and how the team matches up with the Knicks on opening day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, August 17, 2021
Celtics PRIDE: Smart Extension, Schroeder, Summer League
Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko and Mike Minkoff react instantly to Marcus Smart’s new contract extension. Smart signed a reported 4 year, $77.1 million contract extension that would kick in after this season. We like the deal but discuss how it impacts the salary cap going into the year Bradley Beal becomes a free agent. “The Celtics are NOT going to have max cap space going into next season.” - Mike Minkoff Josh suggests Smart’s 77 number is lucky and Adam walks back his comments on the Celtics ownership group’s willingness to spend into the luxury tax as some of the least wealthy owners in the league. The guys move on to discussing Dennis Schroeder’s signing and role on this team including current preferences for starting lineups. Is Schroeder coming off the bench? Conversation moves to reactions to summer league at this point including looking ahead to the summer league championship game. Could Juhann Begarin or Yam Madar accept a 2-way contract with the Celtics? Finally, the Pride guys discuss their hopes for the rest of the offseason with a focus on a desired consolidation trade with the end of the bench. Lastly, congratulations to listener @ChrisCKerr for correctly guessing Josh’s trivia question about the last player to wear Celtics green with the name Bruno. Listen to the end for the answer. @ChrisCKerr now deserves the adoration of all Celtics fans for his Celtics PRIDE level knowledge of the Celtics. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (we're “Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff, @mikeminkoffnba Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, August 13, 2021
CelticsPod: Analyzing Schroder and the Celtics depth chart
Adam and Will discuss the signing of Dennis Schroder and the pros and cons of his short-term deal, for both the player and the team. They then discuss potential lineups, the team's improved depth, and how Nesmith could find himself with a starting role to add shooting and spacing to the starting five. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, August 10, 2021
Celtics PRIDE: Offseason Gripes and 1st Summer League Overreactions
Adam, Josh and Mike start by overreacting to game one of the summer league. They give their takes on Yam Madar, Carsen Edwards, Romeo Langford, Aaron Nesmith, Payton Pritchard Juhann Begarin and Sam Hauser. Is Yam already better than Carsen Edwards? Does Josh still think Romeo Langford can be an all star? Should we be happy with Aaron Nesmith? Should Pritchard be running the offense more effectively? Is Juhann Begarin a future NBA player? Can Sam Hauser defend anybody? Then the guys vent about the offseason. Mike is happy because the team did what he thought they should but Josh and Adam have gripes about ownership's willingness to spend into the luxury tax and a strategy that has led this team to get worse each of the last 2-3 offseasons. Discussion shifts to Marcus Smart's rumored extension offer and what that means for the proposed cap flexibility for 2022-23 that the front office is using as justification for not re-signing Evan Fournier. Josh poses the problematic question, "who do you want to be the team's third leading scorer next year" which is deeply concerning no matter the answer. Finally, the PRIDE Pod discusses Dennis Schroeder's fit on this team based on the rumored mutual interest. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (we're “Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Adam Spinella @spinella14. Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, August 09, 2021
CelticsPod: Takeaways from Summer League
Yam Madar lighting it up with silky dribble moves, neat finishes, and high-intensity defense. Langford needing more chances to run the offense, and not falling into the Carsen Edwards trap. Adam looks at each major name on this year's Summer League roster, and dives into what he saw, didn't see and thinks each player needs more of in the coming games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, August 06, 2021
CelticsPod: The BlogFather Jeff Clark stops by
Adam is joined by CelticsBlog CEO Jeff Clark to discuss the rise and rise of CelticsBlog, look back to the last year's of Ainge's tenure, and discuss what Brad Stevens' plan may be....is Bradley Beal really a lock next summer? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, August 03, 2021
Celtics PRIDE: Free Agency & Trades
Mike Minkoff and Adam Motenko record with free agency underway and react live as Evan Fournier signs with the Knicks. Mike reviews the current state of the Cetlics off season including the completed Josh Richardson trade and the pending Tristan Thompson trade. They discuss their reactions to these deals including the going back to the Kemba Walker deal that kicked off Brad Stevens tenure as President. What are we learning about Brad Stevens’ thoughts on the roster and the cap sheet that Danny Ainge left him with? Was the Knicks contract for Evan Fournier an overpay? Should the Celtics have paid that amount? What does losing Fourneir mean about the decision to trade for him last season, breaking up the Hayward Traded Player Exception and giving away two second round picks? They also discuss whether the Celtics should extend Marcus Smart for the contract he wants. Mike and Adam disagree on whether incremental improvement toward being as competitive as possible is a better approach than clearing your cap space if you determine you can’t win a championship yet. Adam raises the topic of whether this ownership group is spending enough. Should they be more willing to pay the luxury tax next year to keep Fournier? The podcast ends with a discuss on the rumored interest in Isaiah Thomas returning. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (we're “Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Adam Spinella @spinella14. Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, August 02, 2021
CelticsPod: Reacting to a wild weekend of trades
Adam, Greg, and WIll - the Three Man Weave - get together to discuss the trades that netted Boston Kris Dunn, Bruno Fernando, and Josh Richardson. The guys look at each players individual fit, what it could mean for Evan Fournier, and how the roster is currently shaping up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, July 26, 2021
CelticsPod: Team USA needs Gordan Bombay!
Adam, Will, and Greg dive into Team USA's loss to France, looking at Tatum and Fournier in particular, and comparing the teams struggles to that of the Mighty Ducks movies. They also look at the Nigel Hayes rumors, and have a brief discussion on Bradley Beal. Here's the link to Candles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, July 21, 2021
CelticsPod: Exploring Colin Sexton w/ Evan Dammarell
Colin Sexton seems to be a name on the lips of most Celtics fans, with the notion of him replacing Kemba Walker's offensive output the most logical reason. Adam is joined by Evan Dammerall of Fear The Sword and Locked' On Cavs to discuss Sexton's skill set, his potential fit with Boston, and if the Celtics could offer an attractive enough package to get the deal done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, July 20, 2021
Celtics PRIDE: Draft Junkie Deep Dive
This podcast episode is for draft junkies and those who want to familiarize themselves with the Celtics options at pick number 45 - in the middle of the second round of the upcoming NBA draft on Thursday, July 29. Adam and Josh Motenko are joined by special guest Adam Spinella, who leads CelticsBlog’s draft coverage and has put out some impressive draft video content on his YouTube channel of late. What are the Celtics needs going into the draft? Can they fulfill any of them with just a mid second round pick? Adam Spinella and Josh Motenko go back and forth giving their top players they want Brad Stevens and the Celtics brass to select based on who may realistically fall into and through the beginning of the second round. This podcast is not for the faint of heart. It is for real draft-nicks only... and Celtics fans too! Be warned. Open up YouTube as you listen so you can put a face and a game to the names from this list - starting with the #1 guy on both of their lists: Villanova’s Jeremiah Robinson-Earl. “He does all the little things on defense - he’s the definition of the gritty great-teammate role-player.” Adam Spinella. “I think he’s one of the most NBA ready players in this draft.” They break down the fit of other sleepers like U. Houston’s Quentin Grimes, Alabama’s Herb Jones and many more. Next, Coach Josh asks Coach Spins, some rapidfire questions about some of the other prospects who may still have some upside, and some other names and themes that make this year's draft unique. This is a true draft junkie's deep dive. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (we're “Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Adam Spinella @spinella14. Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, July 16, 2021
CelticsPod: Analyzing the Murray and Sexton rumors
Adam and Will discuss the rumors of DeJounte Murray and Colin Sexton and look at how they could fit with this current Celtics team, and if the trades make any sense from a roster construction standpoint Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, July 14, 2021
CelticsPod: Aaron Miles and Tatum sitting out
Adam is joined by Wayne Breezie to discuss the hiring of new player development coach Aaron Miles, and what it means for the teams youthful contingent, and Jayson Tatum sitting out of team USA's exhibition game against Argentina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, July 09, 2021
CelticsPod: Is the youth movement over?
Ime Udoka's coaching staff is slowly taking shape, with Hardy and Stoudamire joining the team. But does this shift towards well respected coaches (most of whom have NBA playing experience) also indicate a shift in how Steven's will look to shape this roster? Right now, there's no coach on the bench with a reputation for developing young players, rather, this coaching team looks geared towards players entering, or residing in their primes. Are we going to see some of the young rotation players moved on in favor of battled tested veterans? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, July 08, 2021
CelticsPod: Who starts, Horford or Rob Williams?
Adam is joined by CelticsBlog's Michael Pearce to discuss his recent article which made the case for Al Horford to be the primary big, with Rob Williams coming off the bench. They look at the pro's and cons of both players, along with the pressure they will receive from those behind them in the rotation. Who do you think should get the starting role next season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, July 02, 2021
CelticsPod: Re-setting the culture
Brad Stevens, Ime Udoka, Wyc Grousbeck: These three names have all talked about one thing - flexibility. Adam and Will try to make sense of the changing tide within the Celtics organization, from finesse trades that are needed to the bigger picture on the court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, June 28, 2021
CelticsPod: Udoka and assistant coaching search
Adam and Greg discuss the hiring of Ime Udoka and what they hope to see from the new Celtics head coach. They explore the available assistants and who could be a good fit, before discussing possible roster moves to free up the logjam of "dead wood" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, June 23, 2021
CelticsPod: Keith Smith on cap space, roster moves, TPE candidates, and hard caps
Adam is joined by CelticsBlog legend Keith Smith to discuss all the major talking points surrounding the Celtics from a cap sheet perspective. Is Lonzo Ball really worth being hard capped? Why is the hard cap such an issue when the Celtics have navigated it recently? What players are available in the TPE ranges? How does Horford's partially guaranteed contract work in 2022-23? And how can the Celtics create max cap space money moving forwards? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, June 22, 2021
Celtics PRIDE: Analyzing the Kemba/Horford trade and what's next for the Celtics offseason
On this episode of the The Celtics PRIDE podcast the guys react to the Celtics trading Kemba Walker and the 16th pick in this year’s draft for Al Horford and Moses Brown. Was this a good deal for the Celtics? Did they make the trade too early in the not-even-the-offseason? Was it too much to give up the 1st round pick in addition to Kemba? The guys talk through the way the trade will impact the Celtics’ ability to make additional moves this offseason, and begin discussing what those moves may look like: Which positions will (or should) the Celtics target? Are there specific players they should pursue in trade or free agency? Will the team prioritize signing Evan Fournier? “And that ultimately boils down to exactly what this trade was about which is creating flexibility and pathways to get to and increasing the overall talent level -- and high level talent -- on this team, and before that trade of Kemba, we had no pathways for the next couple of years.” - Mike Minkoff Next up the crew explores how this trade impacts the team on the floor. Are the Celtics better, today, than they were before the trade? At least one of the Celtics Pride hosts thinks so! Do you? The team then starts to look at what this decision may signal about Brad Stevens as the President of Basketball Operations. Is he following the often problematic pattern that many former coaches turned front office personnel fall into -- overvaluing veterans and undervaluing draft picks at the expense of long-term planning? And should anything be read into Brad Stevens mentioning Jaylen and Jayson -- but not Marcus -- during his Monday afternoon press conference? All these thoughts, and more, on this episode of Celtics Pride! Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (we're “Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff @mikeminkoffnba. Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, June 21, 2021
CelticsPod: Anna Horford and the return of Al
Adam and Greg are joined by Anna Horford to discuss the recent trade that saw the former Celtics big-man return to Boston. Anna speaks about the moment the family found out the news, Al's excitement at coming back to Boston, what AL envisions his role being on the team, and the mutual respect between him and the Jays. Tune in to get the inside scoop in how the Horford's received the news, and where their heads are at now its official. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, June 18, 2021
CelticsPod: Kemba Trade Reaction
Adam is joined by Cody Chalifoux for the first half of the show, to get a fans perspective on the deal, before being joined by CelticsBlog's Jeremy Stevens for a writer's/analysts point of view. Basically, Moses and Horford + 2023 second is a win for Kemba, this years 1st and a 2025 2nd rounder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, June 18, 2021
CelticsPod: How do the coaching vacancies affect the Celtics? Was Tatum snubbed?
Adam and Will dive into the new coaching vacancies around the league, and if Boston remains the most desirable destination. Also, are the coaches we thought were front runners still front runners? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, June 15, 2021
Celtics PRIDE: The Kemba Walker Conundrum
On this episode of the The Celtics PRIDE podcast the guys briefly ponder whether Marcus Smart has lost a step, in light of the news he failed to make an All-Defense team. Then, they take a deep look at the “Kemba Walker Conundrum” and explore whether team building oriented around small point guards is simply doomed to fail. Adam shares his small point guard hypothesis and asks Mike and Josh to weigh-in, before revealing what he found when he dug into existing research on this very question. Josh and Mike share their perspectives, understanding of the research, and core basketball beliefs, as the crew ultimately looks at the implications for Adam’s question on the Celtics’ -- and Brad Stevens’ -- upcoming decisions heading into the offseason. Will Stevens move away from Ainge’s affinity for small point guards? And is there really better value to the Celtics in trading Kemba or keeping a potential 20 ppg scorer? “What I wanted to ask you guys is, I’ve had this hypothesis that small point guards, once they start to age -- once they get into their early 30s -- they regress really quickly and faster, more dramatically than other sized players; So, I first want to ask you guys… what are your thoughts on that hypothesis?” - Adam Motenko. Finally, the team briefly reflects on the ongoing coaching search, whether the Celtics’ preferred choice is currently on the bench for a team in the playoffs, and how and when Celtics fans are likely to hear the news about the team’s new coach. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (we're “Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff @mikeminkoffnba. Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, June 14, 2021
CelticsPod: Answering your twitter questions
With the rumor mill running dry, and content in short supply, Adam and Greg turned to Twitter for some help. In this episode, the guys dive into some of the questions posed to us on Twitter. From Ainge's departure signalling a culture reset, to the issues with making a sign-and-trade - we look at your biggest queries through a deeper lense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, June 11, 2021
CelticsPod: Rob Williams, extend/trade/risk?
Adam and Will dive into the conundrum that is Robert Williams. Entering the last year of his rookie contract, Brad Stevens has a big decision to make. Do the Celtics extend Williams early, and look to get a team friendly deal in place that gives him some stability while trying to find health and consistency? Or do the Celtics take the risk of letting Rob his restricted free-agency next summer? Of course, there's always the option of trading the high-flying big, too. Sprinkle in some Semi Ojeleye discussions for good measure, and the guys start looking at contract decisions the team will need to be making in the coming weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, June 09, 2021
CelticsPod: Kemba Trade Talk
Adam is joined by Tim Sheils to discuss potential trades involving Kemba Walker, from Kristaps Porzingis to Al Horford and Damian Lillard, the guys get into potential packages, fit, and likelihood before taking a gander at potential salary dump destinations. With Kemba Walker widely being viewed as the biggest move to make this off-season, the guys give you the low down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, June 08, 2021
Celtics PRIDE: Kemba Trades, Off-Season Moves, Stevens as President
On this episode of the The Celtics PRIDE podcast the guys give secondary thoughts on Brad Stevens in the President of Basketball Operations role after having a few days to digest the news. How will Stevens differ from Ainge in the way he runs the front office, the type of culture he creates and the way he caters to the modern player? “I’m really curious about what Stevens is going to look like, what his values are going to look like as an executive and what kind of player talent evaluation he is going to care about… we don’t know what Brad Stevens cares about and we will find out as he starts making moves. I don’t know what else to do but wait and see and evaluate once we see what he does.” - Adam Motenko The guys then look ahead to the offseason. They compare this team to the one Danny Ainge took over in 2003 and argue about the ceiling of this Celtics roster. The answer determines the types of moves they may need to make this offseason. How limited is this team’s future because of the salary cap picture. They look at trading Kemba Walker and discuss some possible deals. They also discuss re-signing Evan Fournier, trading Tristan Thompson, trading Marcus Smart and extending Robert Williams. Is Dame Lillard a realistic option and would we even want that contract? Finally, Adam updates a couple of bets the guys made this season. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (we're “Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff @mikeminkoffnba. Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, June 07, 2021
CelticsPod: Coaches, Free Agents, and Stevens Tenure
The whole gang get together for today's episode, where we discuss Brad Steven's coaching tenure in Boston and debate if it was a failure or not. We follow the debate up with some Tatum discussion, and explore his next steps before dipping our toes into free agency and each choose 1 target we would like to see the Celtics pursue, We wrap up the show by giving our top 3 coaching candidates and discussing who we think is the overall best fit. Follow Adam, Greg, and Will on twitter for regular Celtics updates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, June 03, 2021
Celtics PRIDE: Ainge Retires & Stevens Promoted
The Celtics PRIDE guys react to the news of Danny Ainge retiring, and the promotion of Brad Stevens to the President of Basketball Operations. Josh waxes maybe a little too poetic about his theories of how this transition was in the works for a couple years since Danny Ainge’s heart attack in 2019, and gives a heart-felt “Thank You” to Danny Ainge with some words of gratitude for his 18 years at the helm of the Basketball Operations and personnel decisions. “The main thing is that Celtics pride continuity is maintained with the homegrown guys staying within the franchise to keep tradition alive. That's the bridge that Danny Ainge made from red Auerbach, and if Brad stays a while and can handle the job, that's the best way to continue having good people and maintaining tradition at the same time. It creates hopefully continued continuity of institutional legacy.” Mike and Adam ask “is this a good thing?” and offer implications of this move on the team going forward. Then Josh provides some names of candidates out of his list of 25 that should be on the short list due to three criteria: 1.) Ties to franchise legacy and history, 2.) Age/relatability to the new generation, and 3.) Respect from the players. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (we're “Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff @mikeminkoffnba. Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, June 02, 2021
CelticsPod: Ainge, Stevens, Head Coaching - fans react
An emergency podcast recorded live on lockeroom, where multiple Celtics fans took stage to dissect and discuss today's news surrounding Danny Ainge and Brad Stevens, and an open discussion on head coaching candidates and how their hiring would affect the teams trade strategy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, June 01, 2021
Celtics PRIDE: Kyrie's Comments & Brooklyn Series
The Celtics PRIDE team starts by discussing Kyrie’s comments about subtle racism in Boston, his stomping on the Celtics logo and Jaylen Brown’s response as an ambassador moving the conversation about structural racism forward with the media and players in the NBA. They also touch on fan behavior including the Celtics fan who got arrested for throwing a water bottle in Kyrie’s direction. Then Adam, Josh and Mike get to the games! They talk about Tatum’s excellent play getting to the line and carrying the Celtics in this series. They share their displeasure with Kemba Walker’s inability to play and ineffective impact when on the court. They review what impact Rob Williams would have in this series. “Robert WIlliams is ranked 1st all time in Celtics History in five different statistical categories according to BasketballReference.com.” - Josh Motenko The Celtics PRIDE guys also talk about the growth and play of first and second year players including Romeo Langford, Aaron Nesmith, Payton Pritchard and Grant Williams. Is this playoff experience worth it? What can we expect from them next year and, for that matter, what do we expect the Celtics roster can achieve in the next couple of years. Is this team still a top level contender in the NBA? Finally they give a quick response on whether Game 5 will be the last of the seasons. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (we're “Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff @mikeminkoffnba. Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, May 28, 2021
CelticsPod: Taking stock with Greenie
Adam and Will are joined by Dan Greenberg of Barstool to discuss the Celtics current roster construction, and analyze common misconceptions. Is Smart really a goner if Fournier re-signs? Is there value in moving on from Kemba? And what is the teams biggest need? The guys get into an holistic breakdown of the current primary pieces and why this year hasn't gone as planned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, May 24, 2021
CelticsPod: Nets game 1 Recap
The Celtics held the Nets for the best part of 3 and 1/2 quarters, limiting their offensive firepower and hustling on every possession. Then things went downhill. Adam and Greg dive into what went right, what went wrong, and look at adjustments the Celtics could make heading into game 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, May 21, 2021
CelticsPod: How can Boston succeed against the Nets?
With the Boston Celtics playoff series against the Nets starting in the next few days, Adam and Will get into what the Celtics will need to do to exploit the Nets defensive weaknesses. Are the Nets a cohesive unit and can they rally when put on the back foot early? Also, we dive into some Q&A questions from Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, May 19, 2021
Where's Brooklyn At? Reaction to the Celtics win!
The Boston Celtics overcame the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night, making the playoffs as the 7th seed as a result. Brooklyn will await the Celtics in the first round of the playoffs, but that's a discussion for another day. Today, Adam records his initial reactions from Boston's victory directly after finishing watching the game! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, May 18, 2021
Celtics PRIDE: Wizards Play-in Preview
The Celtics PRIDE guys discuss the play-in game matchup with the Wizards including some interesting takes about Russell Westbrook’s passing and decision-making, and whether the injury to Bradley Beal’s leg will hamstring his game when the ball tips up. Can the Celtics beat the Wizards without Jaylen Brown if they have a full-strength Beal? Do they even want to and then face the Brooklyn Nets in the first round? Tune in for every scenario and how we could be seeing not just the Wizards in the near future, but potentially the Hornets, the Pacers, the Sixers, and who we’d rather see. Find out who the Celtics play if they win, if they lose, and how to weigh the pros and cons of the next 72 hours of Play-In Mania. The Pride Guys then discuss the somewhat skewed opinions shared by some Celtics fans about the benefits of missing the playoffs, and whether getting past the play-in games and making the playoffs is good development or potentially bad development. Mike reminds us of how getting demolished in a playoff series was not the best thing for Paul Pierce’s career back in 2005 when they lost to Indiana, and the backlash that Paul Pierce took for that all summer. Coach Josh vehemently disagrees and recounts all the benefits of playoff experience, especially when the team is young, like this year’s Celtics. Then the former coach “goes-in” on how this is a potentially huge postseason form Jayson Tatum as he tries to prove his doubters, detractors and haters who say he’s soft wrong about his ability to lead a team without Jaylen Brown next to him. “If Tatum can get to the FT line 14 or 16 times, and do things that say 'follow me because I can be tough too' that will go a long way towards the offseason and (teammates) being able to say, ‘look at our leader who got tougher in the playoffs - that’s the mark on Tatum's career, 'you’re kinda soft.” - Josh Motenko Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (we're “Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff @mikeminkoffnba. Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, May 17, 2021
CelticsPod: Regular Season Wrap-Up + Team Awards
The whole gang of Adam, Greg, and Will get together to cast an eye over the Boston Celtics regular season, dishing out rewards, discussing their favorite and worst game of the season. The guys also look ahead to the off-season and what they believe could help push Boston back towards the top of the conference, along with a quick hit on the play-in tournament, where the Celtics will face the Washington Wizards on Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, May 14, 2021
CelticsPod: Exploring the play-in
Adam and Will explore the play-in tournament, and what this means for the Celtics. What players are on borrowed time, who deserves to be back next season, and how confident are we of Boston making the playoffs now? Is Brad Stevens fighting a losing battle with the media? Finally, we look at how the Celtics could change their offense to put increase the pace and allow Tatum to operate as a play finisher for the remainder of the season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, May 11, 2021
Celtics PRIDE: Jaylen Brown Done - Instant Reaction
The Celtics PRIDE guys discuss their instant reactions to the news of Jaylen Brown being out for the remainder of the year after being diagnosed with a torn scapholunate ligament in his wrist. He is expecting to have surgery to repair the ligament later this week. They also discuss what this means for the rest of this season. Jaylen’s injury is the same as Bojan Bogdanovic and Romeo Langoford, although with Jaylen Brown, his injury was sustained to his left (non-shooting) wrist. Bojan has been playing great after his come-back from the injury. There is a 3-6 month recovery time, so the Celtics are hopeful Brown will be ready by the start of training camp 5 months from now. Brown played 58 total games, and ironically has incentives tied to making the All-Star team and playing exactly 58 games, which increases his earnings $1.339 million, according to Bobby Marks. Where do we go from here? Mad Mike thinks we should rest Tatum, Walker, and Smart “Put them in bubble wrap…” oh, and Timelord too. Coach Josh tries to explain why this is the stupidest unrealistic decision ever conjured by a human brain, and is evidence that Mike just doesn’t get it. “You’d be fired… so I guess it’s lucky for us you were never hired.” Josh Motenko “You think I’m a Negative Nancy and I think you’re an irrational optimist, so there you go” - Mike Minkoff Can you tell we’re upset about such a depressing culmination of the season, given the news regarding Jaylen Brown? It’s a good thing Adam is there to eulogize the season with words of wisdom. Tune in for some much needed Celtics Therapy. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (we're “Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff @mikeminkoffnba. Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, May 10, 2021
CelticsPod: Time to stop play-in around
Following the Boston Celtics loss to the Miami Heat, Adam and Greg dive into the notion of the teams struggles being Brad Stevens fault. Adam explores the idea that perhaps there's an issue with the coaching staff in terms of assistants. The guys also explore moving Marcus Smart back to the bench, to allow the Kemba Walker / Evan Fournier tandem to flourish, before gushing over Aaron Nesmith's continued stellar play. Obviously, the guys air their thoughts about Boston's slow starts, and how their lack of execution is a huge cause for concern, before finally ending the show with discussing the changes in approach they want to see when the teams face off again on Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, May 07, 2021
CelticsPod: The home stretch
Adam and Will get into Grant Williams and Semi Ojeleye's lacklustre performances against Orlando and what that means for their playoff rotation hopes. Kemba looks good, and the plan has worked, but should Brad deviate from the plan for the final back-to-back of the season? Why Jaylen Brown's defensive regression isn't a cause for concern right now, and a quick look ahead to today's Bull's game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, May 06, 2021
CelticsPod: Tacko Fall Interview
Recorded live on the lockerroom app, Adam and Wayne Cole are joined by Tacko Fall for this exclusive interview. Hear from Tacko on his journey to the NBA, his viral video's, his love for Anime, and much much more. Outro provided by Black Sheep Optimist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, May 04, 2021
Celtics PRIDE: Tatum's Records, Nesmith's Jolt & All NBA Forwards
The Celtics Pride team reacts to Jayson Tatum’s record breaking streak. Should he be compared to Larry Bird? Aaron Nesmith has been a huge spark for this team showing tremendous confidence on both offense and defense. Josh compares Nesmith’s basketball IQ to Romeo Langford and explains why Nesmith is ahead of Romeo on the depth chart. The guys discuss the current rotations believing Brad has finally settled on roles for these players heading towards the playoffs. However, with Tatum and Brown colliding in the last game what is the health status of this team including Kemba Walker, Marcus Smart and Evan Fournier? Adam ruminates on the potential of this year’s squad on paper if they could all get healthy at the same time. They give up on trying to make sense of this weird Celtics team but give thoughts on how far the C’s might go in the playoffs. “Josh, if you were to bet on your twin brother’s life, what would you say the Celtics’ postseason outcome will be?” - Mike Minkoff Finally, Mike gets nerdy reviewing who he expects to receive All NBA honors at the end of the year. Is Jason Tatum on included? His next contract (starting next year) and the Celtics’ salary cap will be impacted by the outcome. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (we're “Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff @mikeminkoffnba. Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, May 03, 2021
CelticsPod: Reasons for optimism
Adam and Greg get together to discuss Tatum dropping 60, and the improvements that have led him to this point, Tatum taking his next step towards superstardom, and the ridiculous upside of him and Brown playing together. They also get in to Aaron Nesmith's current breakout as an integral bench piece, what that could mean for Romeo Langford - and a potential bench unit that would give Boston multi-skilled players at all times. The guys finish up by discussing the Celtics defense, and it's weakness guarding middle, before discussing the finer things in life AKA Netflix and movies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, April 30, 2021
CelticsPod: Things are heating up
The Boston Celtics are currently tied with the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference standings with two games against each other right around the corner. We discuss the importance of avoiding the play-in, and the additional practice time it would afford, before exploring the benefits of playing in the high-pressure games. We then move on to Jaylen Brown's display of leadership against Charlotte, before hitting on Nesmith, Pritchard and Waters - obviously we had to discuss NBA grooming tips too, just for fun Follow Adam Taylor on Twitter and IG, and Will Weir on Twitter and IG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, April 27, 2021
Celtics PRIDE: Is the remaining schedule easy enough? And is Brad Stevens a soft coach?
The Celtics Pride Team -- once again -- takes a look at and tries to make sense of the Celtics' recent poor and inconsistent play after frustrating losses to the Nets and Hornets. Building from that, the crew examines Celtics upcoming schedule, as well as those for the Knicks and the Hawks, to figure out whether the Celtics can -- and should -- prioritize rest, repetitions, or seeding (and avoiding the play-in) over the remaining 11 games of the season. Will Kemba start playing both ends of the remaining 3 back-to-backs? Will Tatum, Brown, or Smart be able to sneak in any rest days? Will the Celtics fall to 7th or 8th in the Conference?? Finally, Adam, Josh, and Mike discuss whether the Celtics poor play is a function of Brad Stevens being too S-O-F-T as a coach, in reaction to the label being applied by Jalen Rose on the ESPN post-game. And... if Brad Stevens *is* too soft, what's the fix? “Tatum obviously is exhaustion candidate number one. It looks like he needs three days off… and we’re obviously not gonna get that” - Josh Motenko Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (we're “Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff @mikeminkoffnba. Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, April 26, 2021
CelticsPod: The Bad, The Worse & The Encouraging
Boston took a beating at the hand of the Charlotte Hornets. Today, Adam and Greg discuss the bad (transition defense, lack of penetration), the worse (lack of effort, poor body language, lack of accountability) and the encouraging (Aaron Nesmith, Jabari Parker at the 5, and Payton Pritchard as a penetrator) as they try to make sense of Boston's current slide back into inconsistency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, April 23, 2021
CelticsPod: The Glow-Up
Today we discuss the Celtics options at guard off the bench - what they bring to the team, and how they affect the offensive and defensive versatility of the roster. We also look at Tremont Waters and Tacko Fall, and if their two-way spots will be up for grabs after a deep draft class this year. OH, don't forget the mandatory discussion about seeding and it's importance vs health for the playoffs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, April 21, 2021
CelticsPod: Live MailBag
Another week, another live mailbag recorded on the LockerRoom app. This weeks was a fun one, with some new faces and some interesting questions. The next mailbag will take place on Monday at 4pm Eastern on the lockerroom app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, April 20, 2021
Celtics PRIDE: A Win Streak!
On this episode of Celtics PRIDE, Adam, Josh, and Mike discuss the recent win streak and what has changed for this team in the past weeks. This includes the defensive impact of Tristan Thompson and Grant Williams. Role clarity for players up and down the roster and in rotations, Kemba Walker’s improved play including increased assist numbers and general ball movement. Of course, Jayson Tatum has been exceptional in this stretch of games. Has the team's grit and toughness improved? Are they healthier as Brad Stevens suggested? The guys also share thoughts on the Jabari Parker move. Will he make a difference? Was Mo Wagner really that bad? The Celtics are now in the running for the #4 seed and in a good position to miss the play-in tournament with 15 games left in the season. “The reason the population on Tristan Thompson Island is burgeoning is that Tristan Thompson has been an absolute defensive juggernaut unto himself.” -Mike Minkoff Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (we're “Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff @mikeminkoffnba. Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, April 19, 2021
CelticsPod: Another win provides more context on the team's growth
The Celtics did it again, going in at the half trailing, before coming out HOT to close the game out. Another superstar performance from Jayson Tatum, more high-level Kemba Walker, AND Jabari Parker getting into double-digits on his debut. Adam and Greg get into everything from this game, and the winning streak in general, as they enjoy discussing the positives from Boston's best stretch of the season so far. Socials Greg Adam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, April 17, 2021
CelticsPod: Where does Jabari Parker fit?
Following the news that the Boston Celtics have signed Jabari Parker to a two year deal, I thought it would be best to dive into his potential fit in the rotation, and what Parker will bring to the team. Joined by Brenden Nunes of the Kings Herald, we discuss Parker's potential upside, his defensive struggles, and overall skillset. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, April 16, 2021
CelticsPod: Media Motivation
Today we explore the topic of media motivation, where players improve their performances in response to media criticism. Recently, Marcus Smart has bitten back at media questioning his defense, Jayson Tatum has been crushing it since being called out by Kendrick Perkins, and Tristan Thompson has played his best basketball of the season since responding to media questions around his locker room fit. We also explore Kemba Walker's ability to find a rhythm when missing back-to-backs and having to adjust to a more spot-up shooting role, before discussing Kemba as sixth man - as a fan mentioned on locker room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, April 14, 2021
CelticsPod: Live Mailbag
On this weeks live CelticsPod mailbag, we get into Kemba Walker and his value to the team - or if he's better off being salary dumped in the off season. Is Grant Williams a viable option as the back-up four long-term? Brad Stevens deserves credit for Boston's recent turnaround, the same way he deserves his share of the blame for the teams struggles this season. Favorite Celtics of all-time, most popular teams in England, and a bunch more. The live mailbag episodes are recorded on the LockerRoom app every Monday at 4pm Eastern. Follow me on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, April 13, 2021
Celtics PRIDE: Jeremy Stevens Interview
On this episode of Celtics PRIDE, Adam, Josh, and Mike Interview CelticsBlog Staff Member Jeremy Stevens. They discuss how the Celtics are finally playing well (7-3 in last 10 games since the trade deadline, 3 game win streak) after so much malaise on the court, frustration from the coaching staff, and full-on fan depression. The Pride guys ask Jeremy if he thinks this team is finally turning their season around and he responds with a nice analogy. They share thoughts on Romeo Langford’s contributions, his ceiling, and his new-found ability to finally grow facial hair - and for context they remind fans that Romeo is younger than Aaron Nesmith AND has played fewer games than Payton Pritchard. Jeremy remarks that he thinks Romeo is better than Jaylen Brown defensively, and this sparks a debate about who are the top 5 defenders on the Celtics. Listen to find out where Tatum and Brown rank. Jeremy gets introduced to Celtics PRIDE’s game of “NBA Would You Rather,” with questions like “Gordon Hayward at 30m or Evan Fournier at 20-22m??" The Pride crew also question whether Jeremy Stevens is a distant cousin of head coach Brad Stevens. “You know it’s funny, I don’t look like Brad Stevens at all, but if you sent Brad to my family reunion, he’d fit in perfectly.” Jeremy Stevens Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (we're “Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff @mikeminkoffnba. Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, April 12, 2021
CelticsPod: Beating the Nuggets, Tatum's 53, and general observations
Today, CelticsPod introduces the new co-hosts, breaks down the resiliency Boston has found in recent games, explores Tatum's growth, dives into Grant Williams and the Tweener conundrum, AND discusses the Robert Williams/Tristan Thompson battle for minutes. The Celtics have been a tough proposition in recent games, displaying a new never-say-die attitude while grinding out some hard fought victories, giving us memories of old Brad Steven's teams - and they're doing all this without Fournier, there's still a bunch of growth left for this roster, but things are looking much better than they did just two weeks ago. Follow us on Twitter Adam Greg Will Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, April 07, 2021
CelticsPod: What We Learnt
I'm joined by Greg Maneikis of the Green With Envy podcast to discuss what we learnt from Boston's loss against Philadelphia. From Robert Williams being taken to school by Embiid, to the Sixers new defensive wrinkles, the Celtics have a lot of internal development on their hands should they wish to surpass their East Coast rivals. We also look at tonight's game against the Knicks, and what hurdles Boston will need to overcome in order to end the night with the W Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, April 06, 2021
Celtics PRIDE: Evaluating Trades & Recent Improvement
On this episode of Celtics PRIDE, Adam, Josh, and Mike evaluate the trades made at the deadline with 10 days of hindsight. The guys discuss the Evan Fournier and Daniel Theis deals as one combined trade since the need to save money by trading Theis was a result of the Fournier trade. Adam rants about how Danny Ainge should have kept Theis and included Javonte Green in the Fournier deal to get under the tax instead of having to give up Theis to save money as well as how other seemingly minor cap moves and trades have caused the Celtics to be in their current position. The Pride guys also discuss how the value of these trades comes from having greater roster balance, from removing players to create more role clarity, and whether these trades improved the team more now or more going forward. They discuss the use of the TPE now, whether they should have traded Tristan Thompson and what value Luke Kornet and Mo Vagner bring to this team. The guys then discuss the most recent stretch of games and an improved effort, and offensive flow in two wins against Houston and Charlotte before ending with Josh’s observations of Romeo Langford. “I’m seeing more connectivity on defense and consistency in effort from start to finish in a way this team has not done much of over the first 48 games.” Mike Minkoff Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (we're “Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff @mikeminkoffnba. Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, April 05, 2021
CelticsPod: Encouraging offensive growth
Over the Easter weekend, the Celtics have had some impressive ball movement and offensive showings against the Houston Rockets and Charlotte Hornets. Robert Williams continues to look every bit the starting calibre center we all hoped he would be, Evan Fournier has added pace, scoring, and spacing, and Romeo Langford's return rewarded the Celtics with another lengthy wing who can defend on the perimeter. We look at what each of these improvements could mean for Boston, and why things have suddenly started to click for the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, March 31, 2021
CelticsPod: Live Mailbag
Today we have another live mailbag recorded on the LockerRoom app. The rooms are growing each week, and there were some great questions in this one! If you enjoy listening to these, then hopefully I will get the chance to speak with you at some point in the coming weeks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, March 30, 2021
CelticsPod: Unpacking the NOLA game
The Celtics fell short against the New Orleans Pelicans, but there were some really encouraging signs, most notably some solid defensive stretches, and Kemba Walker (along with Tatum). Marcus Smart got into his own head, and made some bad decisions on certain plays, but it was in no way his worst performance. Kornet looks like he could be a good player for the Celtics, while Fournier is still figuring stuff out. All this and more on today's CelticsPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, March 26, 2021
CelticsPod: Trade Deadline Reaction & Breakdown
I am joined by Brenden for today's show, where we discuss the moves that went down on trade deadline day. Did the Celtics get better with Fournier? What questions does this raise for the summer? And why was Theis traded for Wagner and Kornet? A bunch of questions need answering - especially why did Boston miss out on Aaron Gordon? We get into all this and more! As we make sense of a crazy few hours in the NBA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, March 24, 2021
CelticsPod: Trade Deadline Mailbag
On Monday, I went live on the lockerroom app to discuss this weeks trade deadline, top targets, and more with the live audience. Here is a recording of that mailbag session! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, March 23, 2021
Celtics PRIDE: Andrew Doxy Interview
On this episode of Celtics PRIDE, Adam, Josh, and Mike welcome special guest Andrew Doxy from Celticsblog and Revenge of the Parquet (he’s also the Digital Editor and Team Lead at Endgame 360). Andrew reveals how this Florida native originally became a Celtics fan, how he got onto the CelticsBlog Staff, and a little about his background before the team jumps into some heated Celtics talk. They question how worried we should all be that Tatum and Brown will eventually leave, if things ominously continue as they have this season. Andrew then shares that he too believes the Celtics should make SOME move before Thursday’s trade deadline, and they discuss a couple options. Then the team plays a game of “NBA Would You Rather.” Would you rather John Collins or Aaron Gordon? Romeo Langford or Aaron Nesmith? Grant Williams or Semi Ojeleye? Jayson Tatum or Jaylen Brown? And lastly, Marvin Bagley or nah? “Aaron Nesmith is not a great NBA player but he is constantly improving, and he’s better than he was a month ago, so he could be a contributor in the playoffs if he continues his growth track.” Then the guys look ahead to the next games, specifically the two games against the mighty Bucks, which if we win could separate us from the pack we’re in with the Hawks, Heat, Knicks, Hornets, Pacers, and Bulls - or it could solidify us in with this group. Make sure you listen until the end of the interview when the team asks about Andrew’s least glamorous job ever. To that degree Andrew simply says, I’ve seen some things… I‘ve smelled some things.” Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (we're “Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff @mikeminkoffnba. Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, March 22, 2021
CelticsPod: Good win against Orlando, now onto Memphis
For the first 10 minutes, I go solo to explore the win against Orlando and what went well, along with some Kemba Walker talk. Then, I am joined by CelticsBlog's Jesse Cinquini to look ahead to tonight's game against Memphis. The Grizzlies have found a winning formula by placing shooters around Ja Morant, which allows him to penetrate the lanes at will, something which Boston struggle to contain - so we break down the best options and matchups for the Celtics to win this game. You can follow Jesse here: https://twitter.com/CinquiniJesse And me here: https://twitter.com/AdamTaylorNBA Please consider leaving a 5* review, too :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, March 19, 2021
CelticsPod: I'm Upset.
Today, Adam is joined by former co-host Tim Sheils. The guys get into what's frustrating them about the current struggles the Boston Celtics are working through. From roster construction, rotational minutes, minutes distribution, and not playing the rookies more, we touch on where we feel everything is going wrong, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, March 16, 2021
Celtics PRIDE: Trade deadline and recent games.
On this episode of Celtics PRIDE, Adam, Josh, and Mike discuss the recent loss to Brooklyn and the blowout of Houston. This includes the Celtics inability to put together 48 minutes of good defense, the fact that Kyrie Irving is good at basketball. Mike argues that Brooklyn is a real title contender and better than Boston. The guys discuss Tatum and Brown’s ability to be lead facilitators for a title team before moving on to the trade deadline. Fan expectations for the TPE seem overly high and the CelticsPride team worries about what will happen if the Celtics do not trade the TPE this year. Each host gives their predictions on if a deal will happen and how large it will be. Mike and Adam review the GM media show of manipulating the media as a negotiation tactic and the lackluster list of players mentioned in rumors connected to the Celtics. Then the guys look ahead to the next 4 games including a big game against Utah as well as what each of them need to see from the Celtics to prove that they have turned a corner in this season. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (we're “Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff @mikeminkoffnba. Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, March 15, 2021
CelticsPod: KPJ, Valanciunas, and Romeo at the point
Joined by Cody Chalifoux, we discuss if Boston missed out on Kevin Porter Jr and why they would have chosen not to pursue him. If Jonas Valanciunas would be a cheaper, more viable option the Vucevic, and if running Romeo Langford at the point could make sense for the second unit. We then end with some buy-out options who could make a short-term impact but aren't worth their current salaries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, March 14, 2021
CelticsPod: Things are turning a corner w/ Greg Dudek
Former CelticsBlog writer, turned full time Celtics Journalist, Greg Dudek joins todays show. We get into how Greg made his way to a full time journalist, his biggest gripes about the season thus far, why he's not pinning any hopes on Romeo Langford, how Marcus Smart can galvanize a stagnant defense, and if Danny Ainge should really shoulder the blame for the Celtics disjointed roster construction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, March 11, 2021
CelticsPod: Media Members Roundtable
Something a little different today. I'm joined by CelticsBlog's Keith Smith, Boston Sports Journal's John Karalis, The Athletic's Jared Weiss and Sam Packard, NBC Boston's Max Lederman, and Boston.Com's Tom Westerholm. We discuss the highs and lows of the season, TPE targets, high value trade chips, and how the lack of locker room access is making their jobs more difficult. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, March 10, 2021
CelticsPod: Live Mailbag
Recorded live on the LockerRoom app, I answer questions for multiple Celtics fans and podcast listners, ranging from TPE targets, contention chances, to players who find themselves on the outside of the rotation looking in. I will host another live mailbag next Monday at 4pm ET if you would like to join in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, March 09, 2021
Celtics PRIDE: Taking stock of the Cs at midseason with Keith Smith
On this episode of Celtics PRIDE, Adam, Josh, and Mike are joined by Celtics and NBA Insider, Keith Smith (@keithsmithnba) from Celticsblog and Yahoo Sports. They begin the episode by re-visiting Josh’s prediction from 2 weeks ago, when he suggested that a simple 4-game win streak would change fans’ outlook on the team. So... with the 4-game win streak heading into the All-Star break… do we actually feel better about the team? From there, the Celtics Pride team asks Keith for his impressions of the team at the midway point of the season. Is Keith surprised by where the C’s sit in the standings? Does he consider the 1st half of the season a disappointment? Given the team’s success in recent years, is any season that doesn’t end with a Finals berth a disappointment? Then they get Keith’s read on what he thinks Danny and the Front Office should do as the trade deadline approaches, the types of player he thinks the team should pursue with the TPE, and whether the TPE is better to use midseason or next offseason. Finally, Keith shares some behind the scenes insights from his recent exclusive sitdown with Jayson Tatum, which you can read here on CelticsBlog. “But [Jayson Tatum] was so genuine when he talked about, you know, ‘there’s nowhere I want to be but Boston’” - Keith Smith, discussing his recent interview with Jayson Tatum. The Celtics Pride team closes with a brief reaction to Keith’s insights, before Josh reflects on Tatum’s post 2020 All-Star elevation in his positive thought of the day. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (we're “Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff @mikeminkoffnba. Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, March 08, 2021
CelticsPod: Hey now, you're an All-Star
Adam is joined by Tim Sheils, former co-host of the CelticsPod, and current CLNS Media intern. We have a little fun with our discussion of the All-Star weekend, discussing how incredibly talented the players are, why we are grateful the game went ahead, and how the skills challenge is total garbage. We wrap up the show with some trade targets discussion, and why Blake Griffin in Brooklyn isn't scary at all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, March 03, 2021
CelticsPod: Initial thoughts from Clippers game
Recorded directly after watching the Clippers game, I give my thoughts on some of the bigger narratives from the Clippers game. From the Kemba - Theis, 2 man game, to Robert Williams and Pritchard bending 2nd unit defenses to breaking point. I run through each major talking point, and give my thoughts on a good performance and enjoyable team win, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, March 02, 2021
Celtics PRIDE: Mid-Season Evaluation and 2nd Half Expectations
On this episode of Celtics PRIDE, Adam, Josh, and Mike give their impressions of the season so far based on pre-season expectations. Josh 48-24 - 3rd in East Mike 44-28 - 5th in East Adam 40-32 - 5th in East Kemba looks healthy and Brown has made a leap. But has Tatum also made a leap? How is the bench compared to expectations? Was this what you expected from Thompson and Teague? Is Semi Ojeley doing enough? Is Rob Williams Consistent? Is Aaron Nesmith still in the rotation? s Payton Pritchard in a slump? This team is playing as poorly as it seems and the numbers back it up. They are only a +.5 in point differential, 13th in net rating, 13th in offensive rating and 16th in defensive rating. “Kemba is health, Brown made a leap, Tatum has continued his strong play from last year and they have three bench contributors in Tristan Thompson, Rob Williams and Payton Pritchard. So How is this team still so average?” - Adam Motenko Then the guys take a look at the rest of the season and make predictions. This includes Coach Josh calling Romeo Langfor a “special scorer” and expecting big things from the second year wing. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (we're “Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff @mikeminkoffnba. Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, March 01, 2021
CelticsPod: Wizarding School
The first segment of today's show see's Adam go solo, where he disccusses his immediate thoughts following the Celtics vs Wizards - what was impressive, what could of been better - and most importantly, why does starting Javonte Green make sense? In the second segment, Adam is joined by Celtics Stuff Live's Duke, to discuss the first half of the season as we approach the NBA All-Star break, and why the Celtics are better than their record currently shows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, February 26, 2021
CelticsPod: Keeping Pace in the East
There was a lot to talk about on today's episode. In the first half on the show, I'm joined by dear friend Cody Chalifoux to discuss what's happening with the Boston Celtics, if it can be fixed, and why the sky isn't falling just yet. We discuss the injury bug, a youthful bench, and why the blame can't be placed on any single person/player. In the second half of the show, I'm joined by Mark Schindler of Indy Corn Rows to discuss the Indiana Pacers, their season so far, defensive schemes, offensive outlets, and how the Celtics are going to match up with them for tonight's game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, February 24, 2021
CelticsPod: Live Mailbag
On Monday I conducted my first live mailbag on the LockerRoom app, something I will be doing for the foreseeable future every Monday at 4pm ET. Here is this week's recording, where we discuss the roster, pelicans game, potential trade ideas, and how the Celtics offense would benefit by playing with more speed. Download the LockerRoom app and follow me @AdamTaylorNBA to get a live invite next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, February 23, 2021
Celtics PRIDE: Waiting for Brown and Tatum to Mature, and Wondering about Kemba
On this episode of Celtics PRIDE, Adam, Josh, and Mike try to make sense of the Celtics up-and-down play over the last week, and come to peace with the fact the Celtics are not likely to compete for the ‘ship as currently constructed. The question is… what does that mean for next steps? Well, Adam and Josh argue that the team is best served by enduring the growing pains that come with a young bench and two young stars growing into new roles as lead playmakers, while Mike wonders whether Ainge should be looking to trade Kemba for something of value (even if modest) to create greater long-term cap flexibility. Josh even introduces the newest Celtics PRIDE segment “Started from the comments, now we’re here” to underscore his message of the need to keep patient with this young team that’s still learning their way. The Celtics PRIDE team then revisits their TPE big boards from the other week to see whether priorities have shifted based on movement in the standings, and the Celtics helter-skelter performance. Mike then proposes a three-team trade to Adam and Josh that would Kemba and returns a former All-Star to the Celtics. Finally, Coach Motenko asks whether the Kemba chemistry hype is overblown, and asks Adam and Mike which former Celtic they’d rather have on the team right now if forced to pick: Al Horford, Terry Rozier, or Jae Crowder. “I think it’s about maturity… I think, you know, these guys [Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum] are gonna be good ball movers when they’re in their prime but they’re years away from their prime right now.” Coach Motenko on what’s contributing most to the Celtics stagnant offense. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (we're “Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff @mikeminkoffnba. Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, February 22, 2021
CelticsPod: That was a wild loss
Adam is joined by Chris Trew who covers the Pelicans and NBA for numerous outlets. Chris is a New Orleans native who has covered the team since its inception. We discuss the insane amount of stoppages in play, Josh Hart's impact on the defensive end, Kemba Walker shooting relentlessly, Brown's struggles, and what exactly changed mid-way through that third quarter. Another big lead dropped by the Celtics, this time resulting in a loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, February 19, 2021
CelticsPod: What's going wrong?
Adam is joined by Bobby Manning of CLNS, CelticsBlog & Boston Sports Journal to discuss where things are currently going wrong for this Celtics team. Is the bench too young and inexperienced? Is Brad Stevens to blame? Perhaps it's a trust issue? Or did Atlanta play their socks off to impress Nate McMillian in Lloyd Pierce's absence? There's a bunch of moving pieces right now, but it's clear something - or rather lots of things - aren't working right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, February 17, 2021
CelticsPod: Denver recap and Hawks preview w/ Andrew Kelly
Adam goes solo for the first half of today's show, looking at the Celtics win against the Nuggets, and how the ball movement on show allowed multiple role player to make an impact. Adam also explores the notion of Semi Ojeleye as a starting wing on a championship roster, Jokic's dominance, and what this means for any possible trade discussions. For the second half of the show, Adam is joined by Andrew Kelly of SB Nation's Peach Tree Hoops to bring you a deeper understanding of the Atlanta Hawks, their struggles, sets, and strengths, as we prepare to face them three time in the next 7 days Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, February 16, 2021
Celtics PRIDE: The Sky Is Falling
On this episode of Celtics PRIDE, Adam Motenko stays neutral, Mike Minkoff shares nerdy stats about how poor the Celtics offense is compared to the rest of the league and Coach Josh Motenko tries to provide big picture perspective to the mentality that many Celtics fans feel these days - that the sky is falling. Josh coins the new psychological disorder, the Sky Is Falling Anxiety Syndrome (SIFAS). If you’re having any of the following belief symptoms, you may have SIFAS. 1. The worst case scenario is happening before our eyes. 2. The coach isn't being listened to anymore. 3. The stars will leave us because that's how the NBA works. 4. Fire someone, quick! 5. Trade someone! 6. I'm jumping off the Tobin Bridge. Coach Josh then outlines the many reasons why the sky is actually not falling, from what the standings are telling us about so many middling teams across the league, to variance of point differentials being historically high this year for NBA teams - including the Celtics - to the impact of COVID on both team success and fan experience. The crew then comes up with some solutions. Listen to how they would fix things at this juncture. The Celtics PRIDE team wants to remind you not to panic because Marcus Smart will be back soon, and we will be seeing a very different outcome. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (we're “Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff @mikeminkoffnba. Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, February 15, 2021
CelticsPod: Disjointed thoughts after Wizards loss w/ Becca Winkert
A tough loss to the Wizards caused Adam to throw out all his podcasting notes. So, when he was joined by Wizards Xtra's Becca Winkert, the discussion took a very disjointed path. From Wizards players making a statement, to Tatum getting caught up in a personal battle - we cover it all - just not in the usual orderly fashion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, February 10, 2021
CelticsPod: Kickin' It w/ Chris Forsberg
Adam is joined by Chris Forsberg today, where the guys get into every major topic surrounding this current Celtics team - is the offense too predictable? Why is the team crumbling during the fourth? Should Brad play the rookies more? If you're a Celtics fan, and have been asking these questions too, this episode aims to address those concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, February 09, 2021
Celtics PRIDE: The C's go West and the Celtics Pride TPE Big Board!
On this episode of Celtics PRIDE, Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko and Mike Minkoff discuss the Celtics' 2-2 West Coast swing against the Warriors, Kings, Clippers, and Suns. The consider whether there's cause for concern over Kemba (spoiler: there isn't and y'all need to calm down), how excited we should be about the progress of young guys like (first time starter) Carsen Edwards and hot-stroking Grant Williams (depends who you ask). And whether Celtics units led by Brown are more effective than those led by Tatum.. Then, the team unveils the Celtics Pride TPE Big Board -- the composite top 5 (well, 6 it turned out) TPE targets after starting with a list of 35 candidates from which each of Josh, Adam, and Mike's picked and scored their preferred respective top 5 targets. One of us floats trading Marcus Smart to get Draymond Green and we collectively grapple with whether the Celtics should target a player with multiple years left, or somebody set to become a Free Agent. Hovering over it all are questions about the team's greatest position of need, whether using the TPE mid-season (versus after the season) is the best time, and whether the Celtics (and Tatum and Brown) have already entered their championship contention window. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (we're “Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast, where you can let us know whether you agree with our Big Board, or who we missed! Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff @mikeminkoffnba. Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, February 08, 2021
CelticsPod: It's always sunny in Utah
The Celtics lost a close fought battle with the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night, with Kemba Walker particularly struggling to make his presence felt. Adam is joined by Jimmy - host of the Banner Banter Podcast, to discuss the good and bad from Sunday's game. For the second half of the show, Adam is joined by Huu Tran to get the inside scoop on the Jazz, where they're strong, weak, and how the Celtics can find success on Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, February 05, 2021
CelticsPod: Of Kings and Clips
In today's episode of the CelticsPod and says goodbye to Brenden, who is leaving to focus on his Kings coverage - but before he goes, the guys get into what they saw from the game, potential Harrison Barnes trade ideas, and what surprised them in the Kings win. For the second half of the show, Adam is joined by ClipsNation's Sabreena Merchant to get into what to expect from the Clippers, their injuries, strengths, and weaknesses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, February 02, 2021
Celtics PRIDE: The Tatum Maturity Bulls-eye
On this episode of Celtics PRIDE, Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko and Mike Minkoff touch on all the reasons we could be concerned but aren’t - from the Celtics’ inability to keep from scoring on their own basket, to Jeff Teague’s inability to hit his floater, to Pritchard being out and now Marcus Smart’s recent injury. Then they share thoughts on Kemba’s poor play after his leader-like comments in the media about Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum not needing to change anything about how they’re playing - because it should be Kemba who makes the adjustment. Mike and Josh squash the Aaron Nesmith debate with a bet: on whether Nesmith will shoot over 38% at any point throughout his rookie contract - and they dig up a similar bet made in 2019 for Carsen Edwards. Hopefully now, they can let the on-court play do the talking. The Celtics PRIDE crew shoots down the JJ Redick trade rumors as both something that seems unlikely to happen and unlikely to bolster the Boston lineup much given Redick’s severely declining mobility and recent play. Coach Josh then highlights a couple Jayson Tatum plays from the Spurs and Lakers that exemplify both Tatum’s greatness and his struggles with details that remind fans of his play that ended last year’s playoffs. Josh argues Tatum reducing these detail-mistakes is the number one theme to watch for the rest of the year. “Tatum’s maturity is the fulcrum that everything is balancing on, and we will win a championship once we see this maturity. That is the bulls-eye for this team and this season… ...It’s good that we lost to the Lakers and are thus going to be even hungrier when we see them again” - Josh Motenko They give Rob WIlliams some love before emphasizing that after all the work Jaylen Brown did to get out the vote prior to the last election, we as fans need to repay the favor by voting him into the all-star game. After taking a team-friendly deal, helping Brown get his 1.3 million all-star bonus from is the least we can do as fans to directly help him out - since fan voting accounts for 50% of the All Star voting. Now the only question is, could Jaylen win the Most Improved Player Award this year? Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (we're “Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff @mikeminkoffnba. Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, January 29, 2021
CelticsPod: Kendrick Perkins Interview
For today's episode of the CelticsPod, Adam is joined by 2008 NBA Champion, ESPN and NBC Sports Boston analyst, Kendrick Perkins. Perk discusses; Jaylen Brown for Most Improved Player and an All-Star selection. What Robert Williams brings to the Celtics, and if he can have a bigger impact than Perk did. Grant Williams struggles, and how he can get back to playing his best basketball The "Two-Big" line-up Match-ups vs LAL How to defend the Lakers size Bench match-up's Player development - is it the coaches, the players, or their hired trainers in the summer. Ends with a funny KG story This was an awesome interview, that will get you PUMPED for the Celtics vs Lakers on Saturday night Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, January 27, 2021
CelticsPod: Lonzo Ball, JJ Redick - Do either make sense for the Celtics?
Shams Charania released an article on The Athletic yesterday, that states multiple teams have enquired or shown interest in both Lonzo Ball and JJ Redick. As usual, any notion of trade talk gets Celtics fans excited. So, the CelticsPod team got together to discuss the potential fit of either Ball or Redick and what the drawbacks would be in signing them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, January 26, 2021
Celtics PRIDE: Evaluating the stars and bench so far, plus Josh and Mike can't stop fighting
On this episode of Celtics PRIDE, Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko and Mike Minkoff begin to evaluate the season thus far, especially focusing on the stars and depth. This year’s squad needs Jaylen Brown and Jason Tatum to make a leap and Kemba Walker to get healthy. The crew discusses the likelihood of that future and regrets previous limitations they put on Jaylen Brown’s ceiling. Then they evaluate the new free agents Tristan Thompson and Jeff Teague as well as review Brad Stevens’ evaluation of those players. The guys update Romeo’s return and potential impact and the massive hole on the wing that Aaron Nesmith is simply not ready to fill. They also play the True or False game - Is Tristan Thompson a worse Embiid defender than Enes Kanter? Is Semi Ojeleye an acceptable rotation player for a deep playoff team? Finally Mike and Josh get into another argument about whether leadership and skill development parallels exist between the NBA and the traditional workforce. “I appreciate you and your coaching buddies snickering about my comments. I stand by them, to be honest. I think you are being arrogant and dismissive of the fact that the rest of the world probably operates in ways that have similarities to a world that you are thinking is very unique on its own.” - Mike Minkoff to Josh and his “coaching buddies.” Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (we're “Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff @mikeminkoffnba. Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, January 25, 2021
CelticsPod: Thoughts after a blowout victory
The Celtics overcame a Cleveland team riding the crest of a wave following their back-to-back victories over the Brooklyn Nets. We saw Jaylen Brown make history, Robert Williams prove he can guard the stronger bigs in the league, the two-big line-up actually work, and some of the end-of-rotation guys staking a claim for bigger roles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, January 22, 2021
CelticsPod: Kemba Walker's impact, Jaylen Brown settling for secondary role, and adjustments that need to be made
Since Kemba Walker returned to the Celtics line-up, their ball movement has stagnated, and players who were contributing have become an afterthought - is their an issue within the hierarchical implementation? Should Jaylen Brown be playmaking at a higher rate from the wing? Do the Celtics have enough secondary creation on offense? And is Daniel Theis better suited to the starting 5 than Tristan Thompson? Join the CelticsPod team as they dive into all these questions and more, as the Celtics prepare for another crack at the 76'ers on Friday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, January 20, 2021
CelticsPod: Tristan Thompson Defense, Starting Grant Williams, and Philly
On today's episode of the Celtics Pod, the guys discuss what they have seen from Tristan Thompson on defense, and if the eye test matches the numbers. Then we debate if Grant Williams should get consideration for starters minutes at the 4, before finishing off with a look at today's game against the 76ers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, January 19, 2021
Celtics PRIDE: Is Aaron Nesmith a bust? Are there silver linings to players getting COVID now as opposed to later?
On this episode of Celtics PRIDE, Adam Motenko, @coachmotenko and @mikeminkoffnba discuss COVID-19 details faced by the NBA, from how positive tests and other covid related Information is publicized, to addressing whether teams with more covid positive players give them some sort of immunity silver lining. They then share thoughts on how Kemba Walker looked in his return to play for the first time this season. In a season when unsung players are having big games around the NBA and getting opportunities they wouldn’t have otherwise, the Celtics PRIDE team delve into whether we are seeing this happen as much with our Celtics squad. They then judge whether 1st round draft pick Aaron Nesmith is getting enough playing time in this environment to play through his mistakes. “It looks like he has 16 things going on in his head as he’s playing.” Adam Motenko, And then Mike questions whether hiring people in business is aquatable to picking and adding draft picks to an NBA team, before sharing some advanced stats on the two-big lineup of Daniel Theis and Tristan Thompson in a Celtics PRIDE favorite segment “Talk Nerdy To Me.” Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (we're “Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff @mikeminkoffnba. Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, January 17, 2021
CelticsPod: Kemba's return results in a stinker vs. New York
Kemba Walker is finally back! Yet, his season debut was sadly a very poor performance against the New York Knicks. It likely is just an outlier game, but we give our thoughts on both this game and the showing against the Orlando Magic. The upcoming back to back games against the Philadelphia 76ers is a big test for the Celtics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, January 15, 2021
CelticsPod: Abby Chin Interview
For today's episode, Adam is joined by NBC Sport's Abby Chin. Abby discusses the emotional rollercoaster she went through last season, when her sideline job was coming to an end, the emotional support she received from fans on social media, and how much it meant to her. Adam and Abby then discuss what Abby's new role with Scal and Kendrick Perkins is like, before discussing the Celtics, Nets, and if Kyrie should retire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, January 11, 2021
CelticsPod: How would a 7-man lineup work?
The Boston Celtics game against the Miami Heat was postponed and we were robbed of a 7-man rotation that is full of small guards! We may still see this rotation, and we discuss what in the world the defense would look like, who would get all the shots, and the pure entertainment that would bring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, January 08, 2021
CelticsPod: Brown impacts Miami with passing, Harrison Barnes an ideal fit? And we're still waiting to see the best of Tristan Thompson
Jaylen Brown's scoring exploits cooled off against Miami, but instead of becoming a spectator, he found a way to impact the game with his passing and rebounding. The hole at 4 spot is becoming increasingly obvious, so would Harrison Barnes be the solution? And while Thompson has added physicality to the Celtics on both ends of the floor, we're still waiting to see the best of him, does he have an injury hangover? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, January 06, 2021
CelticsPod: Pritchard continues to impress, Grant's improvement, & Semi with the starters
The Boston Celtics came away with a convincing win against their division rival Toronto Raptors on the shoulders of spectacular play from Jayson Tatum. Payton Pritchard continues to impress, Semi added additional spacing, and Grant Williams may have worked his way back into the rotation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, January 05, 2021
Celtics PRIDE: Jaylen the flamethrower, Tatum lacks force, Payton Pritchard is GOOD, and other reactions from the past week
The Celtics Pride team had so many reactions this week they had to record them in two parts. Part 1 - After squeezing out a win against the Pistons on Sunday, Adam, Josh, and Mike needed a cathartic conversation to discuss their frustration with Tatum (despite the game winner and `12 assists), express their amazement at Jaylen's play against the Grizzlies and Pistons, and wonder what the heck is going on with the team's effort, and Stevens' lineup decisions. Mike breaks out some depressing stats on Jayson Tatum's performance operating in the ISO, the team wonders whether Payton Pritchard is the Celtics 3rd best offensive player, reflects on their initial impressions of Tristan Thompson, and Adam wonders when Aaron Nesmith will have the opportunity to get regular minutes to learn what to do on the court. Part 2 - Adam, Josh, and Mike are back at it immediately following the Celtics emphatic win against the Raptors. Did their feelings about Tatum change? Is Payton Pritchard destined for the Hall of Fame? Will we (finally) be free of the two big starting lineup? And... is it too early to be worried about Aaron Nesmith? Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (we're Celtics PRIDE) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod. A @celticsblog pod. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff @mikeminkoffnba. Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, January 04, 2021
CelticsPod: Celtics split Pistons mini-series, and narratives begin to form
The Celtics split their two-game mini series with the Detroit Pistons over the weekend, losing the first before squeaking by in the second. Adam and Brenden discuss those games, and pinpoint the narratives that are beginning to form surrounding the starting lineup, bench depth, and Jaylen Brown playing out of his skin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, December 30, 2020
CelticsPod: Reacting to Pacers game 2 and looking ahead to Memphis
The Boston Celtics altered their offensive approach, driving the lane far more often and getting out in transition on their way to beating the Indiana Pacers. Adam and Brenden discuss the changes in Brad Stevens schemes and why they were successful, before looking ahead to tonights Memphis game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, December 29, 2020
Celtics PRIDE: Jason Tatum's progress with shot selection, Brad's masterful player development and media motivation, Payton Pritchard in the rotation and more.
On this episode of Celtics PRIDE, Josh Motenko, Mike Minkoff and Adam Motenko discuss the Celtics first three games of the 2020-2021 NBA Season including the win against the Bucks on Jason Tatum's bank shot three at the buzzer, the blowout loss to Brooklyn and the loss to Indiana on another last second three attempt by Tatum. The guys compare Jason Tatum's development and clutch shots to Paul Pierce in his early prime and explore why Brad Stevens chose not to design a play at the end of either game. They pointed out how this choice might be very intentional on Brad Stevens' part for the purpose of player development and may be connected to his increasingly striking public comments. The PRIDE team takes an initial temperature of other important developments in the early season such as Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart's play, the "twin tower" starting five with Theis and Thompson. They also gush over Payton Pritchard, talk about why Aaron Nesmith isn't in the rotation and Coach Josh theorizes on the legality of the pick and seal play that has been a staple of the Celtics' offense for years and occasionally gets called for a foul. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, December 28, 2020
CelticsPod: Observations from opening week
Recording this episode before the Indiana Pacers game, Adam and Brenden look at the signs of growth (or regression) from the Celtics roster. Exploring if Jaylen Brown's offensive jump is real, or just a flash in the pan, Tatum's shot selection, Grant Williams on offensive, and of course, Payton Pritchard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, December 23, 2020
CelticsPod: Here come the bucks
The Boston Celtics take on the Milwaukee Bucks in their season opener later today. Adam and Brenden discuss what the Celtics will need to do to slow down what is possibly the deepest team in the league. The guys also look at where the distribution and penetration is going to come from, before giving an honest assessment of the Celtics first 2 games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, December 22, 2020
Celtics PRIDE: An education on smudging with Durwood Vanderhoop, and a look ahead to this week's games
After Friday's episode Adam, Josh, and Mike (mostly Mike) were called out by Durwood Vanderhoop (@1durwood on Twitter), a member of the Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe, for the way we discussed Kyrie's use of sage to perform a traditional smudging practice prior to the Celtics-Nets preseason game. So, we apologized. And we were appreciative when Durwood agreed to join us to discuss. Durwood shares the significance of sage burning and smudging in his life and his reaction to seeing a bona fide NBA superstar like Kyrie Irving embracing and representing his own Native American heritage. We also discuss the inherent reactivity Celtics fans have to anything Kyrie does, how that contributed to culturally insensitive and uninformed backlash among Celtics fans and media, and briefly reflect on other examples of non-Western cultures imprinting and positively impacting basketball (here's looking at you Doc!) We round out the episode by taking a look ahead to this week's upcoming games against a revamped Milwaukee Bucks squad and the same Brooklyn Nets that just walloped the C's in the preseason. Adam and Mike predict doom-and-gloom for the opening week, while Josh tries to keep perspective. Just another day on Celtics PRIDE (@celticspridepod). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, December 21, 2020
CelticsPod: Timelord vs Theis, and Rookies showing more than first thought
Both Timelord and Theis enter this season with questions looming over their contracts at the end of the season, do the Celtics see value in keeping both around long-term? Or is this an audition to remain on the roster beyond this season? Adam and Brenden debate who should stay, or if there's value in the diversity both of these players bring. Then the guys look at the additional skillsets both Aaron Nesmith and Payton Pritchard displayed in pre-season that show's these young guys may provide the Celtics more than we first thought. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, December 19, 2020
Celtics PRIDE: Reaction to Preseason Games 1 & 2
The Celtics PRIDE team reacts to the Celtics' 2 preseason games. Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko and Mike Minkoff, give initial impressions of the Celtics play so far and what it may or may not indicate for the regular season. The guys talk about Kyrie burning sage in the Garden, Payton Pritchard and Aaron Nesmith's role on the team, poor shooting from the stars and poor playmaking from Brown and Smart. Mike overreacts to what he's seeing on the court while Adam and Josh remind everyone that it's just preseason. "We're fine! Everything is fine!" - Josh Motenko Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, December 18, 2020
CelticsPod: Kenny Anderson, 14 year NBA vet stops by
Adam is joined by former Celtics and 14 year NBA veteran Kenny Anderson. Discussing playing without fans, Kenny's time in the league, how Kenny could still get buckets now, and why today's game is more suited to dominant ball handlers - it was great to be joined by someone with such a wealth of NBA experience, making this a don't miss episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, December 16, 2020
CelticsPod: Preseason game one is in the books
Preseason game one for the Boston Celtics against the Philadelphia 76ers was a disappointing night for the top of the roster, but the rookies were on display and showed promise in their debuts. We shared our notes from the first preseason game of the 2020-21 Boston Celtics season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, December 15, 2020
Celtics PRIDE: Preseason Excitement, is JB Top 30?, and Quick Thoughts on Philly/Nets/Bucks
Adam, Josh, and Mike discuss which Celtics players they're most excited to watch this pre-season and their favorite moment of the NBA preseason so far. Who's already enamored with Peyton Pritchard? Will a Williams rise to top? Does it EVEN MATTER!?!?! They then look at ESPN's NBA Rank placement for Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown and wonder how large a leap they can take this year before rounding out the show with brief looks at the 76ers, the Nets, and the Bucks -- their preseason and early regular season matchups. The Celtics Pride team is ready for the (pre)season to start. Are you!? And remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (we're Celtics PRIDE) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, December 14, 2020
CelticsPod: What to expect from preseason
With the Celtics first preseason game fast approaching, Adam and Brenden get together to discuss what they want to see from the Celtics roster, and where improvements could be made from last year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, December 11, 2020
CelticsPod: Nekias Duncan stops by
Adam is joined by NBA analyst Nekias Duncan from BasketballNews.com the guys get into the expected production levels of Jaylen and Jayson, the addition of Nesmith and Pritchard, before taking a look at competition in the East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, December 08, 2020
Celtics PRIDE: Season Predictions
With the first preseason game one week away - Dec 15th vs Philly (7:30pm ET start) - Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko, and Mike Minkoff give their predictions for how the Celtics will finish the season. What will their record be? What seed will they finish in the East, and what other east teams got better? After finishing 12th in MVP voting last year, will Jason Tatum finish in the top 5 this year? That and more, on this episode of the Celtics Pride Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, December 07, 2020
CelticsPod: We introduce a Tier system
Not much is happening around the NBA at the moment, with media days coming and going at a rapid pace. So, Adam and Brenden get together to recap the Celtics decision not to send the Red Claws to the G-League bubble, discuss Thompson and Pritchard media days, before breaking down the east into 4 Tiers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, December 03, 2020
Celtics PRIDE: Kemba's Knee, Rotations, Youth Evaluation and Development
The Celtics PRIDE crew (Mike, Josh and Adam) discuss their concern level with Kemba's knee, give a final impression of offseason moves, discuss the rotations going into camp and when all players are healthy and disagree on whether this next year is one focused on contending for a championship or evaluating and developing young talent. Adam closes out the pod with another Story From Celtics History focused on a new member of the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, December 02, 2020
CelticsPod: Examining all the injury news
Yesterday, there were some updates on multiple Celtics players carrying injuries heading into the new NBA season. Adam and Brenden discuss each of these players: Kemba Walker, Romeo Langford, and Tristan Thompson - looking at the potential length of their respective absences and what that could mean for the Celtics during the early part of the season. The guys get into potential starting lineups, historical point guards, their take on positional basketball, and finish off with a discussion about Evan Turner joining the Celtics as an assistant coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, December 01, 2020
Celtics PRIDE: Michael Holley on his new book The Big Three: Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, and the Rebirth of the Boston Celtics.
The one and only Michael Holley talks to the Celtics PRIDE crew about his new book The Big Three: Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, and the Rebirth of the Boston Celtics. The book details the transition of the Celtics at the beginning of this century with a new ownership group and new front office through the trade of Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett to the Brooklyn Nets. We get into some great stories including how Danny Ainge keeps his staff on their toes, KG yelling at Shaq in practice and the Rajon Rondo/Ray Allen beef that broke up the team and still exists today. This episode will be either Celtics nostalgia or a history lesson - either way it's fun. Go buy and read the book. It makes a great gift too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, November 25, 2020
CelticsPod: Evaluating the competition in the East
Boston had an eventful draft and free agency so far, but so did their direct competition in Milwaukee, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, and Miami. We recap their offseasons and give our thoughts on any potential improvements or negatives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, November 24, 2020
Celtics PRIDE: Hayward, Tatum, Thompson, Teague, Semi, Tacko, Tremont
Adam, Josh and Mike react to an intense free agency period including Gordon Hayward leaving for Charlotte (does Danny deserve heat?), Jason Tatum signing an extension, Tristan Thompson joining the team (how good is he?), Jeff Teague (what does he bring off the bench?), Tacko and Tremont re-sign on the two-way contract, and Semi Ojeleye becoming guaranteed. What moves come next? What opportunity for improving the roster is there? What are the cap implications of these moves? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, November 23, 2020
CelticsPod: Gordon is gone, signing Thompson & Teague
Gordon Hayward has left Boston and is headed toward Charlotte, leaving the Celtics with nothing in return. How do they recover with signing Tristan Thomspon and Jeff Teague, and are there more moves to be made? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, November 20, 2020
CelticsPod: Reacting to the contract situations and draft night
Adam and Brenden recorded this podcast 30 minutes after the news that Hayward was opting out - before the Poirier trade. They give their immediate reactions to Hayward, Fall & Waters, Semi and then Nesmith and Pritchard before exploring Ainge's sucesses and failures in recent drafts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, November 19, 2020
Celtics PRIDE: Draft Instant Reaction
Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko and Mike Minkoff bring you their instant reaction to the Celtics picking Aaron Nesmith at #14 (pronounced "Knee-Smith") , and Peyton Pritchard at #26. "Celtics fans are going to love Nesmith." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, November 18, 2020
CelticsPod: Reacting to the Hayward news and rumors
With the news that the Boston Celtics and Gordon Hayward have agreed to push back his "opt-in" date to Thursday, Adam and Brenden get together to discuss potential possibilities, during the recording, rumors about potential Hayward trades began to surface - listen here for our lives reactions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, November 17, 2020
Celtics PRIDE: Keith Smith, Celtics Insider
Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko, and Mike MInkoff are joined by Celtics Insider Keith Smith, writer at CelticsBlog, RealGM and Yahoo Sports. Keith and the gang discuss recent NBA rumors, the idea of trading Gordon Hayward, and much more ahead of the draft and Free Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, November 16, 2020
CelticsPod: What rumors make sense? James Holas gives his thoughts
Adam is joined by now defunct NBA Writer James Holas AKA Snottie Drippen, to discuss the current slew of rumors surrounding the Celtics star players, from Myles Turner to Jrue Holiday, this is going to be a fun-filled NBA free agency period. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, November 13, 2020
CelticsPod: A closer look at potential Celtics prospects with NBA Draft advisor Spencer Pearlman
Adam is joined by NBA Draft Advisor Spencer Pearlman, to take a deeper dive into the incoming rookie class, pinpointing the best value for Boston at 14, 26 and 30, before moving on to look at the most logical options should Boston decided to trade up in the draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, November 10, 2020
Celtics PRIDE: Put Your GM Caps On
Put your GM Caps on and get ready for some Salary Cap talk. Adam Motenko, Mike MInkoff and Josh Motenko discuss the implications of recent collective bargaining news on the Celtics off-season plans with the start to the season now 6 weeks away. They discuss what the Celtics should do, in order of importance, as the team prepares for the draft and free-agency. Want to know why the Celtics need to trade a pick or a player? Tune in now to get the basics down so you understand why Ainge makes the moves he does in the coming weeks. It's the calm before the storm. As Thanksgiving approaches, we're about to have a lot to talk about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, November 06, 2020
CelticsPod: Potential big men to consider in the first round
The Celtics have a busy draft night ahead of them and can surely fill their hole at the center position with either pick 14, 26, or 30. In this episode we dove into the candidates for those selections including James Wiseman, Onyeka Okongwu, Precious Achiuwa, Jalen Smith, Xavier Tillman, Isaiah Stewart, and Zeke Nnaji. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, November 04, 2020
Celtics PRIDE: Getting Drafty with Adam Spinella
The Celtics Pride Team brings in draft guru Adam Spinella -- a regular CelticsBlog contributer (@coachspins) and Assistant Coach at Davidson College -- to talk all things draft. The crew breaks down the projected top picks in the draft and then deep dive on who the Celtics could -- and should -- target with the 14th pick. They look at the depth of the mid-to-late lottery, possible trade targets or priorities for the draft, and offer thoughts on prospects that have caught their eye. Finally, they offer some sleepers to watch for the Celtics picks at 26 and 30... if the Celts don't trade them away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, November 02, 2020
CelticsPod: Steve Bulpett gives his overview of the Celtics
Long time NBA writer and Boston Celtics beat legend, Stephen Bulpett joins Adam on the CelticsPod today. to discuss a broad range of topics surrounding the Celtics. From their title contention hopes, their performance in the bubble, and where the blame really lies for their static ball moverment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, October 28, 2020
CelticsPod: GiGi Datome stops by
For today's episode, Adam is joined by former Celtics fan-favorite GiGi Datome. The guys kept it nice and short, touching on GiGi's time in Boston, how the NBA differs from the EuroLeague, and if GiGi has been speaking with Gallinari surrounding his impending free-agency Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, October 27, 2020
Celtics PRIDE: Trades, Trades, Trades
The Celtics Pride Team looks across the league to see what the Celtics should--and could--get across the league if they dangle Gordon Hayward, Kemba Walker, or even Jaylen Brown. Chris Paul? Blake Griffin? Aaron Gordon? James Harden!?! -- All may be on the table as Adam, Josh, and Mike discuss how the Celtics need to approach trade discussions and roster/cap improvements, and scan teams and players best suited to be a match for the Celtics in a trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, October 23, 2020
CelticsPod: Jay King exit interview
Continuing with the media exit interviews, Adam is joined by The Athletics' Jay King. Discussing Jay's highs and low's from the NBA season, and how he handled COVID, the guys get into some fun stories, and of course they discuss the McDonald's moment and THAT interview with Brad Stevens via Zoom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, October 16, 2020
CelticsPod: Jared Weiss Exit Interview
Continuing with the media exit interviews, Adam is joined by The Athletic's Jared Weiss. Jared became a full-time NBA journalist this year, and gives his story on how this unusual season went for him Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, October 15, 2020
CelticsPod: Scot Pollard interview
Adam is joined by 2008 NBA Champion Scot Pollard to discuss his post-playing career, life in the NBA, parties after winning a championship and flirting with the WWE. OH and don't forgot his time on Survivor! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, October 14, 2020
CelticsPod: Tom Westerholm exit interview
Continuing with the Media Exit Interviews, Adam is joined by Masslive.com's Tom Westerholm. Adam and Tom touch on the highs and low's of Tom's season, getting to know the rookies and the funny aspects of starting a podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, October 13, 2020
Celtics PRIDE: Kemba Walker with Coach Kevin Simmons
The Celtics PRIDE team is joined by Coach Kevin Simmons to discuss and defend Kemba Walker. Certain sections of the Celtics fanbase are unhappy with Kemba's performance in the playoffs or even calling for him to be traded. We compile those narratives into a series of "devil's advocate" arguments and let Coach Simmons lead responses in evaluation of Kemba Walker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, October 12, 2020
CelticsPod: John Karalis media exit interview
Over the next week or two, CelticsPod will be holding exit interviews with Boston Celtics media members. The aim is to bring you stories that you wouldn't usually hear, along with some insight into the life of a sports writer on the beat. John Karalis of Masslive.com joined Adam for the first of these interviews, touching on his most memorable moments from the season, areas for improvement, and the mental pitfalls that come with either working in the industry or trying to break into the industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, October 09, 2020
CelticsPod: Walking the tightrope
Danny Ainge has done a great job of walking the tightrope between contention and future success but eventually he will need to choose a lane and make some tough decisions. Adam and Brenden take a look at both avenues along with some reminiscing about the season just gone and the IT4 seasons of yesteryear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, October 06, 2020
Celtics PRIDE: Coaching Carousel, Doc's Move, Kyrie Irving as Coach Killer
The Celtics PRIDE team turns their focus to the Coaching Carousel discussing Doc Rivers' exit from the LA Clippers and Entrance in Philly. What happened in LA and whose decision was Doc's firing? How does the Philly fanbase feel about their new coach? Can Doc fix the Sixers? Steve Nash is the new Coach of the Brooklyn Nets... or is Kyrie Irving their Head Coach? How has the Atlantic Division changed as a result of 3 new Head Coaches to compete with Brad Stevens. Are the Celtics in danger? Finally the guys hit on whether Brad Stevens is as good as we all thought after the last two playoff series against Toronto and Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, October 05, 2020
CelticsPod: Grading each player from 2019-20
With the season officially being completed, we decided it was time to give each of the players on the roster a seasonal grade relative to our expectations going into the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, October 02, 2020
CelticsPod: October Mailbag
Adam and Brenden do a mailbag episode! We took questions from twitter and CelticsBlog and touched on everything that you want to hear including potential trades, the upcoming draft, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, September 30, 2020
CelticsPod: Debating who to re-sign
The Boston Celtics season has officially come to an end and the primary core will be returning but in this episode we focus on those who are not under contract for Boston going into 2020-21 and if Danny Ainge should consider re-signing them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, September 29, 2020
Celtics PRIDE: Blame for Brad Stevens or Danny Ainge?
The full Celtics PRIDE crew (Mike Minkoff, Josh Motenko and Adam Motenko) discuss the game 6 loss to Miami Heat, the Miami series as a whole and give a synopsis of this season. Were expectations met? Do we pile blame on certain players such as Jason Tatum, Kemba Walker or Gordon Hayward for not taking this team further? What about Brad Stevens who was out-coached by Eric Spoelstra? Would you replace Stevens with the newly available Doc Rivers? Could Danny Ainge have constructed a more competent roster? Then the Celtics PRIDE guys take a first look to the future. Finally, like the Celtics hoisting ill advised 3s at the end of game 6, Josh raises the idea that Isaiah Thomas has cursed the team. Like the Celtics Playoff run, this episode starts out with tremendous promise then flames out at the very end. You can even tell it's over with 3 minutes to go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, September 28, 2020
Celtics PRIDE: Instant Reaction to Game 6 Loss to Heat
Adam and Josh Motenko discuss the Celtics Game 6 loss to the Miami Heat immediately after the game. What led to the loss in this game and this series? How should we feel about the team's performance against Miami? What are reasonable expectations for Tatum? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, September 26, 2020
Celtics PRIDE: Game 5 Instant Reaction - Tatum & Brown Deliver, Theis plays big, and is Kemba doing enough?
The Celtics PRIDE team discusses the Celtics sluggish first half and strong 3rd quarter on their way to a victory over the Heat. They discuss Tatum and Brown's play, Kemba's inconsistency, whether Brad Stevens is getting outwitted by Erik Spoelstra. Then they look to Game 6 and make their predictions for Game 6 (and beyond). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, September 25, 2020
CelticsPod: Can the Celtics come back from this?
On today's episode Adam and Brenden discuss Miami's incredible run, Boston's weaknesses, and how the Celtics can extend their stay in the bubble. Coming back from 3-1 isn't impossible, but it's going to be very difficult. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, September 24, 2020
Celtics PRIDE: Game 4 Instant Reaction - What happened to the real Jayson Tatum?
Coach Josh Motenko gives a bit of a somber, cynical reaction to watching the Celtics not quite be mature enough to win yet another game against the Miami Heat in the ECF. This was a short instant reaction podcast tonight, as the Celtics gave little motivation for eloquence after losing the turnover battle 19-8 and showing up with surprised expressions and youthful malaise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, September 22, 2020
Celtics PRIDE: Can The Celtics Beat the Heat? A State of The Celtics & Game 4 Preview
The Celtics Pride team (Adam, Josh and Mike) provide a state of the Celtics after the big game 3 win. What concerns still exist? What are the reasons for optimism and... ahem... pride? Is the locker room incident a big deal? Can the Celtics win this series and what should we expect for game 4 in terms of adjustments and expectations for both the Heat and Celtics? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, September 21, 2020
CelticsPod: Turning the tides against Miami
The Boston Celtics came out victorious against the Miami Heat in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. We break down what went right for them in this one compared to the first two, the return of Gordon Hayward, and question who can be the guy in crunch time for Boston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, September 20, 2020
Celtics PRIDE: Game 3 Instant Reaction, Hayward's Return & Decision-Making Concerns
Adam Motenko and brother Josh Motenko hold it down with the Twin Take in this instant reaction podcast after the Celtics take game 3 vs the Miami Heat. The brothers break down why this win feels like both losses in games 1 and 2, and why the Celtics almost blew another lead. Will the young Celts lead by "Young Tatum" and his new nickname ever mature enough to get through this tough series? With the NBA Championships still realistic on the horizon, we will see if the more talented team will actually play smarter to keep the leads they are earning for 48 minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, September 18, 2020
CelticsPod: Celtics get out hustled to leave them feeling the heat
In today's episode, Adam and Brenden discuss the lackadaisical second-half defense which wound up costing Boston the game. They look at selfish plays, under performing stars and how Miami showed they wanted it more. The Zone defense gave the Boston Celtics trouble, as they turned the ball over 20 times throughout the game. This performance wasn't befitting of an NBA Eastern Conference finals game, but what can we expect if Gordon Hayward returns for game three? The guys hit every point stemming from this game, in a short hitting reaction podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, September 16, 2020
CelticsPod: Brenden Returns and Kemba goes missing
On today's episode of CelticsPod Adam welcomes back Brenden as co-host. The guys dive into Kemba's poor shooting night, and what the Heat did to limit his impact, before taking a look at Tatum's continued transcendence towards superstardom. The guys highlight some defensive lapses they believe the Celtics should shore up, before looking at where the matchup's went right and wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, September 15, 2020
Celtics PRIDE: Is Tatum the #1 player in the ECF? The Danny Ainge/Pat Riley Rivalry. Nick Nurse, Steve Nash and Kyrie Irving notes.
Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko and Mike MInkoff give an injury report on Gordon Hayward, and question whether Jaylen Brown is 100%, before diving into the main keys to the Celtics Preview. Is Jayson Tatum the best player in this series? How big is the rivalry between Danny Ainge and Pat Riley? The coaches' perspective on how you attack a zone defense, and what we might see from the Celtics vs the Miami Zone? Lastly, the crew give their opinion on some recent NBA drama including why Giannis would unfriend his teammates on IG, and how the Steve Nash/Kyrie Irving relationship will end up playing out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, September 12, 2020
Celtics PRIDE: Game 7 Instant Reaction
Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko, and Mike Minkoff discuss what it's like watching Jayson Tatum mature before our very eyes just like proud papas. They break down the highlights of an epic game seven and the entire Raptors Celtics series that will go down as the official beginning of a historic rivalry. They also discuss whether beating a grittier defending championship team like the Raptors will prepare the C's for a similarly tough upcoming matchup against the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Championship, Can the Celtics beat the heat? They'll tell you how the Celtics can take advantage of such a tough defense. Lastly, they want you to remember that if this Heat team scares you, "fear is a choice." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, September 09, 2020
CelticsPod: Fan Call-In
In the absence of Wayne and Tim, Adam took to twitter to find a couple of fans willing to talk about the Raptors series so far. With those on the call-in leading the narrative, Adam allowed the conversation to flow while providing his own takes on the discussions at hand . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, September 04, 2020
CelticsPod: A tough loss to the Raptors, has us asking the tough questions
Following the Boston Celtics loss to the Toronto Raptors in game three, the CelticsPod team break down what they saw from both teams. Is the defense an issue? How can the Celtics shut down Kyle Lowry? What did Toronto do to nullify Tatum? We ask the tough questions, so we can look ahead to Saturday with some optimism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, September 01, 2020
Celtics PRIDE: Game 1 Reaction, Stevens' Coaching, Kemba Tweaks his Knee
The Celtics Pride gang reacts to game 1 of the second round series between the Celtics and The Raptors. Is a trend of Celtics victories forming that will continue? What led to this blowout victory? How does Toronto adjust? Is Brad Stevens out-coaching Coach of the Year Nick Nurse? Should we worry about Kemba's knee after tweaking it in the second quarter? Either you know the answers or you should listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, August 31, 2020
CelticsPod: Clawless Raptors fall to the Celtics in game 1
On today's episode, the CelticsPod team dive into the Celtics game one victory against the Toronto Raptors, looking at the key narratives to arise from the match-up. Most notably, how did the Celtics hold the Raptors to just 25% from deep, and limit their success in transition. The benefits of a Theis/Timelord big man rotation, and why we don't expect to see much from the rookies moving through this series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, August 27, 2020
Celtics PRIDE: Instant Reaction to Walkout and Players' Call For Action on Racial Justice
NBA players made both sports and American history with a playoff walkout in protest of racial injustice in the wake of Jacob Blake's shooting. Josh and Adam from the Celtics PRIDE team reacts with a podcast less about the Boston Celtics and more about racial injustice in America, civil disobedience and what action they NBA players are seeking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, August 26, 2020
CelticsPod: Should we fear the Raptors bench?
On this episode of the CelticsPod, the guys discuss their concerns surrounding the strength of the Raptors bench, and how Hayward's absence means staggering multiple stars is no longer an option. They also touch on the likelihood of Kyle Lowry being fully available to play, before jumping into the firing of Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown, and the Clippers/Mavs, and Jazz/Nuggets series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, August 25, 2020
Celtics PRIDE: Raptors Preview with That's A Rap Podcast from Raptors HQ
The Celtics PRIDE team is joined by Jason and Dre from That's A Rap Podcast hosted by the Raptors HQ blog to preview the second round matchup between the Celtics and Raptors. It's another SB Nation Crossover episode! What's the impact of Lowry's ankle injury? Who is their best player right now (the answer will surprise you)? Who is the X-factor for each team? What do the Celtics need to do to win the series? How do they make up for the loss of Gordon Hayward? Just how good will Jason Tatum get? Listen to the end for predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, August 24, 2020
CelticsPod: A Sweeping Blow
Following the Boston Celtics sweep of the 76ers, the CelticsPod team get together to rejoice in a job well done. The guys break down key aspects of the series, and look at the primary performs for the C's. Knowing the team can't rest on their laurels, the guys begin to take a look forwards, discussing the Toronto Raptors and what threats they pose, along with possible match-ups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, August 21, 2020
CelticsPod: Draft Lottery Reactions
Following Thursday nights NBA Draft Lottery, the CelticsPod team get together to give their thoughts on the top three picks in the NBA draft, then take a dive into who/what they would like to see from the Boston Celtics on draft night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, August 20, 2020
Celtics PRIDE: Game 2 Instant Reaction... Is Jayson Tatum The Best Player In This Series?
Adam and Josh Motenko recap Boston /Philly Game 2 after a dominant performance by Boston including an efficient and swagger-filled performance by Jayson Tatum. The Celtics Pride Twins discuss Brad's rotation decisions in the Celtics' first playoff game without Gordon Hayward, analyze Kemba Walker's performance, question whether Joel Embiid "wants it" and decide whether Jayson Tatum has surpassed Joel Embiid as the best player in this series. Can Philadelphia recover? Listen to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, August 19, 2020
CelticsPod: Adjustments, Hayward and available minutes
The CelticsPod team get together to discuss what they saw in game one, the ramifications of Hayward's injury, the minutes now available and how the Celtics can adjust to get win number 2 on Wednesday. Once the guys have gone into the Sixers matchup, they take a moment to look over at Orlando and their BIG win against the Milwaukee Bucks - Are teams figuring out how to contain Giannis? What does that mean for the Celtics? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, August 18, 2020
Celtics PRIDE: Game 1 Instant Reaction - Embiid Rope-a-dope
Adam and Josh Motenko bring the twin takes on this episode as they react to Embiid's soft, out-of-shape effort, and other keys to the series after game 1 vs. Philly. Both teams revealed their true personalities in this game and those will define the rest of the series. Hear what those are, and why Embiid reminds us of both George Foreman and Patrick Ewing. Lastly, they detail the things you need to know before Thursday's NBA Draft Lottery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, August 17, 2020
CelticsPod: Anna Horford discuss Celtics vs Sixers
On this episode of the CelticsPod, Adam is joined by Anna Horford to discuss the Celtics vs Sixers playoff matchup, living in the UK and the adjustment in interacting with a new fanbase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, August 15, 2020
Celtics PRIDE: Sixers Preview With Liberty Ballers Podcast Gastroenteritis Blues
In this special SB Nation cossover podcast, the Celtics Pride crew is joined by Philadelphia 76ers experts from the Gastroenteritis Blues podcast at the Liberty Ballers blog network. Philly diehards Steve, Emily and Dan share their fears about this Celtics team, the impact of Ben Simmons' injury, potential Sixers starting lineups, defensive match-ups, Al Horford's impact on the series, who might be able to slow down Joel Embiid and much more. Hear how significant Philly's interpersonal issues are, which of the Celtics' Big 4 scares them the least, what the future looks like in Philadelphia and who Steve wishes was his actual father. You won't get a better primer on this upcoming Philly / Boston Series. Listen to the end for predictions on who wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, August 14, 2020
CelticsPod: Here come the Sixers
Following the Celtics completing their final match up in the NBA Bubble's seeding games, they now turn their attention to the Philadelphia 76ers. The CelticsPod team discuss their thoughts on how the contests will pan out, and who to watch out for. As usual, the second part of the show discusses whats going on around the league, noting Damien Lillard's ridiculous play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, August 12, 2020
CelticsPod: Bubble breakdown w/ Mo Dakhil
On today's episode, Adam is joined by former video analyst turned basketball savant Mo Dakhil. The guys dive into which teams have been a surprise and disappointment, players who have stepped up and gone missing. The guys then get into the Celtics roster, with Mo giving his opinion on each of the Celtics core, before he breaks down each Eastern Conference teams core weakness. Mo is a great basketball mind, who really made this episode fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, August 11, 2020
Celtics PRIDE: Marcus Smart Loses DPOY and Brad's Bench Decisions
Adam, Josh and Mike question Brad Stevens' lineup decisions and who they'd like to see him play more off the bench. Then they dissect Marcus Smart not being a top 3 finalist for Defensive Player Of The Year (losing to Giannis, Davis and Gobert), and try to figure out what will it take for a guard to win this award for the first time since Gary Payton over 20 years ago. Lastly, they prepare for what they originally thought would be a gruesome 1st round playoff matchup with the 76ers, who recently lost Ben Simmons for the rest of the year, and thus is now seemingly an easier draw for the C's. Celtics Pride will be coming at you again this weekend with a special CrossPod, welcoming the folks from Liberty Ballers, the 76ers Blog, onto the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, August 10, 2020
CelticsPod: Balling out, Experience and Landscape changes
In today's episode of the CelticsPod, the team dive into the positives they saw from both the Toronto and Orlando games, then answer the question about experience which was posed on the last episode. Wrapping up with discussing some of the more prevalent news around the NBA right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, August 07, 2020
CelticsPod: The name's Romeo, Lord.
Romeo Langford and Robert Williams both staked their claim for bigger minutes in the Celtics blowout win against the Brooklyn Nets. The CelticsPod team break down what they liked from each of the two young players, while talking about their realistic expectations moving into the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, August 05, 2020
CelticsPod: Haves and Have Nots
The Celtics fell to the Miami Heat in their third game within the NBA bubble. As such, the CelticsPod team decided to take a dive into what the Celtics currently have, and what they're currently lacking on their roster. We tried to be fair, but true, honest not harsh. Do you agree? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, August 04, 2020
Celtics PRIDE: State of The Cs After 2 Bubble Games
Josh, Mike and Adam review what stood out in the Celtics' first two bubble games and scrimmages including Jason Tatum's night and day performances, the referees questionable calls, how the rules are taught to players, struggles defending bigs, and Marcus Smart's seemingly buddhist approach to adversity. Coach Josh observes Brad's new diamond zone press and the gang looks at the standings and upcoming games before going around the league discuss NBA over and under-rated narratives. Somehow this includes a transition from a discussion about the league's impact furthering racial justice in america to a far too in depth update on NBA hairstyles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, August 02, 2020
CelticsPod: Bucks loss and looking ahead to Portland
The Boston Celtics were unable to beat the Milwaukee Bucks in their opening game of the NBA's 8 seeding games. Jayson Tatum was awful, but Kemba Walker, Gordon Hayward and Marcus Smart all looked good - hear what the CelticsPod team made of the game. Then the guys look ahead to Sunday's game against the Portland Trailblazers, and dive into how the Celtics could look to damped their firepower. A quick round, shows the team considers Portland's starting 5 to be better than the Celtics by 3 players to 2. The guys then round off the episode by hitting on the major talking points from Saturday's round of games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, July 31, 2020
CelticsPod: Here come the Bucks
The Boston Celtics open up their seeding games today, Friday, July 31st, against the league-leading Milwaukee Bucks. The CelticsPod team take a look at the possible rotations, matchup's the Celtics could use to slow down Giannis and Middleton, and discuss the impact of both Eric Bledsoe and Pat Connaughton missing from the Bucks lineup. Basketball is officially back! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, July 30, 2020
Celtics PRIDE: Re-Start Goals & Players Who Have Proved 'It' in the Playoffs
Adam, Josh and Mike revisit the Celtics' goals for this 2019-2020 season as the team begins their bubble play. This includes sharing the 'dirty little secret' in coaching circles which they know going into the start of each season but don't want to share with their team. The guys conclude with a discussion of NBA players who have never proven themselves in the playoffs. Are the Celtics big 4 included? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, July 29, 2020
CelticsPod: Which Rookies staked their claim?
The Celtics ended their scrimmages in the NBA bubble, playing against the Houston Rockets. Coach Brad Stevens opted to sit his starting core, opting to give the rotation guys (primarily rookies) an opportunity to stake their claim. On this episode, the CelticsPod team break down what they saw from each member of the team, and who they think will feature in the games that matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, July 28, 2020
Celtics PRIDE: Fatal Flaws - Can We Win It All?
Adam, Josh, and Mike discuss whether the Celtics can win it all, as they breakdown the team's fatal flaws that would prevent their potential success. Then they get real - and philosophical about whether any of this matters in the times we're living in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, July 27, 2020
CelticsPod: Celtics Win, analysis and league wide news
The Boston Celtics returned to the win column on Sunday, as they defeated the Phoenix Suns in the teams second televised scrimmage since the NBA's restart in the Disney World Bubble. Adam (@AdamTaylorNBA), Wayne (@WayneBreezie) and Tim(@TimSheilsNBA) dive into what they saw from the Celtics victory - who impressed and who didn't. After the break, the team get into some discussions about hot topics surrounding the NBA, Lou Williams having to re-quarantine and the Knicks signing coach Thibs are big talking points....and what about Tatum having face time with Deuce every night... Tune in for some great discussion over a range of topics. But most importantly....BASKETBALL IS BACK, and the CELTICS WON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, July 24, 2020
CelticsPod: Scrimmage Preview: Celtics Basketball is BACK
Adam(@AdamTaylorNBA), Wayne (@49ersBreezie) and Tim (@TimSheilsNBA) are elated to be previewing the return of Boston Celtics basketball, even if it is taking place inside of the NBA's Disney World Bubble. We touch on Kemba sitting out, and if he will play at all during these scrimmages. Romeo's opportunity to stake a claim and who will win the battle for minutes between Semi and Grant? Touching on rotations, schemes and matchup's we provide some insight into what we're looking out for in the first Celtics scrimmage since the restart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, July 22, 2020
CelticsPod: Player strengths and weaknesses heading into the re-start
On today's episode of CelticPod, Adam(@AdamTaylorNBA), Wayne (@49ersBreezie) and Tim(@TimSheilsNBA) dive into each players biggest strength and weakness heading into the season restart. There's some serious pressure on the young core to produce, while the older heads have their own hurdles to overcome. Rate, Subscribe, Review and hit us up on Twitter with your opinions of our takes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, July 17, 2020
CelticsPod: Kemba's Knees, Concerns and Optimisms
Adam (@AdamTaylorNBA), Wayne (@49ersBreezie) and Tim(@TimSheilsNBA) break down their worries and optimisms surrounding the issues with Kemba Walker's knees. Adam is concerned the knee issues will hinder the Celtics chances once the NBA Playoff's roll around, along with the long term issues this could cause the Celtics. Wayne is far more optimistic, feeling that Walker is the guy to lead Boston into a sustained period of contention, while Tim plays mediator, and rallies for both sides. Who do you agree with? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, July 14, 2020
Celtics PRIDE: Is Danny Ainge the Best GM in the League?
Mike, Adam and Josh kick off with a slightly outdated review of the league's restart and racial justice decisions then launch into a deep analysis to answer the question, is Danny Ainge the best front office executive in the league? Listen to the end to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, July 13, 2020
CelticsPod: Marc D'Amico talks Kemba, JT and the Rookies
Adam(@AdamTaylorNBA) is joined by the Boston Celtics own Marc D'Amico to disucss some of the details released in the last two media availability sessions. Marc gives his verdict on Kemba's knee's and what that could mean during the re-started season, Jayson's added muscle and how it can aid attacking the rim. The guys then move on to discuss Carsen Edwards and his potential to show out, along with Tremont and Kanter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, July 13, 2020
CelticsPod: Reacting to B/R's top 100 players list
Adam(@adamtaylornba), Wayne (@49ersBreezie) and Tim {@TimSheilsNBA) break down Bleacher Reports top 100 NBA players list, which featured 5 players from the Boston Celtics. There's talking points surrounding Tatum's position on both the overall and positional list, Brown's position on the overall list and why some players seem to have preferential status. Here our thoughts on each positional ranking, and why some players were totally snubbed, while others are way to high for their current ability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, July 08, 2020
CelticsPod: Opt Outs and Overrated
Adam(@AdamTaylorNBA), Tim(@TimSheilsNBA) and Wayne(@49ersBreezie) dive into the landscape of the league, following another round of player opt-outs and cases of the CoronaVirus. With teams like Brooklyn and Washington both loosing substantial sections of their roster, does this give Boston an edge in the race for the second seed? Also, why is Pierce never spoke about in the same breath as Bird and Tatum? Does playing for Boston not have the same value as that of LA and NY? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, July 06, 2020
CelticsPod: Hayward and Hot Seats
Adam(@adamtaylornba), Tim(TimSheilsNBA) and Wayne(@49ersBreezie) discuss the news surrounding Gordon Hayward, both his decision to leave the bubble should his wife go into labour, and his foot issues still giving him trouble. What would Hayward's foot issues mean long-term? Could his absence during the playoffs show he needs Boston more than they need him? Why he's still a huge asset for the Celtics. In the second segment, the guys look at players who are on the hot seat, with their contracts running down and a roster crunch looming, are guys like Semi Ojeleye and Javonte Green on borrowed time now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, June 29, 2020
CelticsPod: Discussing the 8 game schedule
Adam(@AdamTaylorNBA), Tim(TimSheilsNBA) and Wayne discuss the release of the 8-game NBA schedule, diving into each match up and looking at potential pitfalls. They then dive into Memphis' 8-game schedule and look into if Boston can expect a lottery pick should MEM fail to hold onto the 8th seed in the West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, June 24, 2020
CelticsPod: Transaction window discussions
Adam(@AdamTaylorNBA) and Tim(@TimSheilsNBA) are joined by Wayne to discuss the NBA transaction window opening, what the basic rule set is and how the Celtics may navigate the next few weeks. They look at possible changes the team could make, how Hayward wont have long to decide on his contract situation and how's got a better chance of playing time between Tacko Fall, Tremont Waters and Carsen Edwards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, June 19, 2020
CelticsPod: 2K and 2-Ways
Adam(@adamtaylornba) and Tim (@TimSheilsNBA) are joined by Wayne to discuss their favorite basketball games of old, their thoughts on the modern 2K games, and some golden oldies outside of basketball gaming. In the second half of the show, the guys get into Tremont winning the NBA G-League ROTY award and look into if Tremont has overtaken Carsen Edwards on route to the back-up point guard spot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, June 17, 2020
CelticsPod: Playoff Questions
The playoffs resuming is currently surrounded in serious questions, Adam(@adamtaylornba) and Tim(timsheilsnba) are joined by Wayne Brown to discuss the current social justice movement and how Kyrie does have a point. The guys also look at the bubble in Disney World and how allowing Disney workers to leave the bubble is flawed, why Kyrie's "food question" was actually valid and how the bubble can put a strain on younger players families. In the second half of the show, the guys discuss the Celtics rotations and who could end up riding the bench throughout the tournament. Is Romeo ready for playoff basketball? How much can Enes Kanter really help as the playoffs get deeper, and of course, is Tacko Fall ready should the league extend teams rosters to 17 players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, June 15, 2020
CelticsPod: Potential Celtics draft targets w/ Draft Dummies
Adam(@adamtaylornba) is joined by the hosts of the Draft Dummies podcast to discuss possible options for the Celtics in the upcoming draft. The Draft Dummies provide us with 2 players at each position, along with breaking down their skill sets, where they could be selected and how they can fit the Celtics current offensive and defensive system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, June 08, 2020
CelticsPod: What If's
Adam(@adamtaylornba) and Tim(@TimSheilsnba) look into hypothetical situations that could arise following the playoffs at Disney World, such as, how would the front office react if the Celtics get knocked out due to a huge series from Embiid. Would Romeo having a breakout series affect the Celtics feelings towards Gordon Hayward long term? If the Celtics won a championship, would Stevens see his contract get another extension? Lot's of questions can be raised depending on how the team performs, the guys chip away a few layers and explore different scenarios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, June 05, 2020
CelticsPod: NBA.IS.BACK!
Adam(@adamtaylornba) and Tim(Timsheilsnba) show their delight at the NBA returning at the end of July. They react to the news, cover the key facts currently available and then look at how this layoff has affected the Celtics and their division rivals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, June 02, 2020
Celtics PRIDE: A Battle of Gingers - Can the Celtics' All-Time Red-Head Team Beat the Rest of the NBA's All-Time Red-Heads?
The Celtics Pride team recaps the latest development around the league as the NBA's return-to-play comes into focus and then discusses the social unrest across the country stemming from racial injustice and the active and important role members of the Boston Celtics and broader NBA community are playing in seeking to enact necessary change. Then, led by proud gingers Josh and Adam, the Celtics Pride crew discusses the All-Time Celtics Red-Head team, and how it would match up against the All-Time Red-Head team from the rest of the league. Finally, Adam regales Mike and Josh with another tale from Celtics history; this time an unlikely hero that saved the Celtics franchise from folding. Listen. Rate. Review. Subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, May 29, 2020
CelticsPod: Hornets Draft Targets w/ Chase Whitney
Continuing the team-by-team draft breakdowns, Adam(@adamtaylornba) and Tim(@Timsheilsnba) are joined by Chase Whitney of SB Nation's At The Hive. They discuss options for the Hornets with the 8th and 32nd picks in the 2020 NBA draft, and also touch on the proposed 1-16 reseeding for the NBA Playoffs should the resume Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, May 28, 2020
CelitcsPod: Community Call In
The community call in returns, with this week's topic being "Is Marcus Smart tradeable." Adam(@adamtaylornba) and Tim(@timsheilsnba) take calls from the CelticsBlog Twitter community. A common reason for trading Smart which was discussed, was to move up in the NBA Draft for a player such as Wiseman. What's your thoughts? let us know! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, May 26, 2020
Celtics PRIDE: Are the Celtics Actually Made in the Warriors Image?
The Celtics Pride team catches up on the latest news about the league's (possible) re-start before Josh explains his belief that the Celtics are molding specifically in the Warriors' image. Mike... is not so sure. Adam then brings things home with another dose of Celtics history -- this time discussing the Hall of Fame player that wanted to quit because of the Celtics. Listen. Rate. Review. Subscribe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, May 22, 2020
CelticsPod: Mike Gorman Interview
Adam(@AdamTaylorNBA) is joined by the legendary voice of the Boston Celtics, Mike Gorman. They speak about how Mike is keeping safe during the current pandemic, Mikes experiences working with Tommy and some funny stories, how Mike came to be the voice of the Celtics, plus much more anecdotal fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, May 20, 2020
CelticsPod: Knicks draft targets w/ Jon Macri
Adam(@adamtaylornba) is joined by Jon Macri of Si Knicks to discuss potential picks with each of the Knicks three 2020 NBA draft selections. They look at potential,. fit, and upside within the system. This now adds the Knicks to the growing big board as the team-by-team draft process continues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, May 19, 2020
CelticsPod: Read Claws Head Coach Darren Erman
Adam(@adamtaylornba) and Brenden(@Brendennunesnba) are joined by Maine Red Claws Head Coach Darren Erman, Darren speaks about transitioning into a head coaching role, managing players minutes and development, overseeing a team of staff, the breaks down the two-way players improvements over the season. Expect some Tacko, Tremont, Carsen and Romeo breakdowns from a coach who worked with them all considerably this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, May 18, 2020
CelticsPod: Cavs draft targets
For the Cavs draft targets episode, Adam(@adamtaylornba) was joined by Justin Rowan of SB Nation's Fear The Sword. Adam and Justin dive into who Justin believes are the 3 best targets in terms of talent and fit with the Cavs projected 2nd pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. As the big board continues to round out, the talent level is becoming clearer, and surprisingly, LaMelo Ball has not been in anyone's top 3 so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, May 13, 2020
CelticsPod: A.Sherrod Blakely Interview
In this episode of CelticsPod Adam(@adamtaylornba) is joined by NBC Sports Boston's A.Sherrod Blakely. Adam and A.Sherrod discuss a range of topics, starting with A.Sherrod's career, then moving onto Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum which then leads onto Gordon Hayward's contract conundrum. Following on from Hayward, Adam and A.Sherrod discuss the Celtics roster crunch heading into the draft, and how three 1st round picks is too many if the team wishes to contend, while on the roster discussion Tacko Fall comes up, and a discussion ensues, finished off by a closer look at Grant Williams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, May 11, 2020
CelticsPod: Minnesota Draft Targets
For this instalment of the CelticsPod team-by-team draft series, Adam(@AdamTaylorNba) is joined by Jake Paynting(@JakePaynting) of Sb Nations Canis Hoops. The Timberwolves are projected to be picked 3rd and 16th by Tankathon, so Adam and Jake dive into Jake's top 3 picks at each spot, diving into the pro's and con's of each prospect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, May 10, 2020
CelticsPod: Kings draft targets
As part of the CelticsPod NBA Draft series, we are looking into the targets of each NBA team with a team cover. For this episode we are joined by Brenden(@BrendenNunesNBA) who provides us with his top 3 choices with the Kings pick. Adam(@AdamTaylorNBA) is still diving into the draft eligible players, so takes the opportunity to pick Brenden's brain on each of these prospects. Tim(@timsheilsnba) has been reading about these prospects on ARoyalPain, and throws in some good questions surrounding players fit on the roster. Great insight into the top end of the draft, and who may be off the board by the time Boston comes to pick at it's projected 17th spot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, May 07, 2020
CelticsPod: Marvel Comparisons
Adam(@adamtaylornba) and Tim(timsheilsnba) join in on SB Nation's Marvel week to compare the Celtics players to some of the Marvel superhero universe. With not many of our picks overlapping, there is some good debate and reasoning on both ends, and Adam even goes into song when questioned about Romeo Langford - This was a super fun episode to record, so if you think our picks were off, let us know via the usual channels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, May 06, 2020
CelticsPod: Undervalued Draft Targets w/ Coach Spins
Adam(@adamtaylornba) is joined by CelticsBlog's Adam Spinella (@spinella14), Coach Spins is in a unique position of being a coach at D3 Dickenson College and gives us insight into he considers to be undervalued targets. This years NBA Draft projects as one of the more volatile in recent memory, and as such, players with tremendous upside could free fall right into Boston's laps with any of their multiple picks. Having done the film work, and tracked some of these players development, Coach Spins provides a detailed analysis for underrated targets at each position Boston could be selecting at. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, May 05, 2020
Celtics PRIDE: Top 5 Role Players We Want on the Celtics
The Celtics Pride team -- Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko, and Mike Minkoff -- review the past week's big news (the NBA bubble, concern for older league personnel, a December start to 2020-2021 season, and the NCAA loosening the reigns on likeness rights for players) before Mike asks Adam and Josh to come up with their lists of top 5 role players they want the Celtics to target (in a world where salary cap doesn't matter... much to Adam's chagrin). Adam then wraps things up with a story you simply won't believe about former Celtics big man coach, Clifford Ray. Are there other role players we should have considered? Let us know! Provide us your feedback in the comments, hit us up on Twitter at @celticspridepod, or email us at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com. And if you like what you're hearing, please Rate, Review, and Subscribe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, May 04, 2020
CelticsPod: Draft targets and potential trades w/ Ben Pfeifer
Adam(@adamtaylornba) and Tim(timsheilsnba) are joined by Ben Pfeifer a draft expert from the prep to pros podcast. Ben provides his top targets for each of Bostons 3 available picks in the upcoming draft, along with a trade scenario with the Atlanta Hawks which sees Boston move into the top 5 of the draft, leading Ben to give his target in the scenario the trade is made. This is the first of our draft series where we will have a team cover for every team talk draft prospects before we release our big board closer to the draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, April 28, 2020
Celtics PRIDE: Is Jayson Tatum a Top 10 Asset in the NBA?
The Celtics Pride team quickly catches up on the latest NBA news over the weekend, before Adam invites his fellow Celtics Pride "Big 3" Teammates, Josh and Mike, to talk through the top assets in the league, walking them through his prepared list. Suffice it to say, plenty of debate, disagreement, and discussion ensues. Were we missing anybody from our list? Let us know! Provide us your feedback in the comments, hit us up on Twitter at @celticspridepod, or email us at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com. And if you like what you're hearing, please Rate, Review, and Subscribe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, April 27, 2020
CelticsPod: NBA Trivia Chasedown, Keith Smith vs Max Lederman
Keith Smith the winner of the past three Trivia chasedowns, goes head-to-head in a battle of NBA knowledge both old and new with Max Lederman. The questions get progressively harder, with one of the guys starting to pull away with the victory, setting up a nervy finish when the bonus section begins. This episode saw the largest scores recorded since the Trivia Chasedown began, it was a fight to the death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, April 24, 2020
CelticsPod: NBA Trivia Chasedown Keith Smith vs John Karalis
Keith Smith and John Karalis, the winners of the past two Trivia chasedowns, go head-to-head in a battle of NBA knowledge both old and new. With the questions getting progressively harder one of the guys starts to pull away with the victory, setting up a nervy finish when the bonus section begins. One contestant finished the contest 20-0, but who is it who moves on to the next round? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, April 22, 2020
CelticsPod: Bird vs Jordan with John Sapochetti
Adam(@adamtaylornba) and Tim(@TimSheilsnba) are joined by former ESPN Beat Writer John Sapochetti. John was on the beat covering the Celtics back in the Bird era, and joins us on this episode to talk about his memories from interviewing that Celtics squad, give his thoughts on the Jordan documentary and share some anecdotal stories about the legends he shared a room with. As usual when Jordan is mentioned, the debate on who was the greatest heats up, and Larry get discussed in terms of modern day players. In what was a great episode looking back on the great players of old, John is the perfect guest to provide insight into what life in those locker rooms was like, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, April 21, 2020
Celtics PRIDE: The Celtics as 2020-2021 Frontrunners? and the G-League's Big Move
The Celtics Pride team asks... what if the 2019-2020 season really IS over? If so, they look at what that means for the Celtics' 2020-2021 title chase, as well as a look around the league at how other teams in next season's title discussion would be impacted by no more games this year. After that, the team breaks down the implications of Jalen Green's decision to sign with the G-League straight out of high school. Rate. Review. Subscribe. And provide us your feedback in the comments, hit us up on Twitter at @celticspridepod, or email us at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, April 20, 2020
CelticsPod: NBA Trivia Chasedown Round 2
On this episode of NBA Trivia Chasedown John Karalis of Masslive.com goes head-to-head with CelticsBlog Greg Dudek, the winner of this round moves on to face Keith Smith later in the week. Some tough questions and funny times ensued within this episode, don't miss out and feel free to play along. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, April 17, 2020
CelticsPod: NBA Trivia Chasedown
The inaugural episode of the NBA Trivia Chasedown is in the books, joined by CelticsBlog's Keith Smith and Bobby Manning. The rules were simple, 2 points for each correct answer and no penalty, the final question is a bonus question where each contestant can gamble up to a maximum of 10 points. Keith came out of this one victorious, and moves on to next weeks episode to face off against the winner of Sunday's matchup between John Karalis of masslive.com and CelticsBlog's own Greg Dudek. Again this will be live streamed and posted as a podcast. If you were taking part and keeping your own score, then email us your scores, would be awesome to keep a running lederboard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, April 16, 2020
Celtics PRIDE: Historical Player Comps and Teams to Watch During COVID-Induced Uncertainty
Josh reveals his specially curated list of historical Celtics player comps for each member of the Celtics roster, but not before Adam and Mike offer their own (2:30); and then the Celtics Pride team takes a look at a few teams around the league to watch during these uncertain times either due to new management (Bulls), players calling the shots (Nets), or as a franchise on the decline (Spurs) (44:35). Subscribe, Rate, and Review -- we want your feedback! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, April 14, 2020
Celtics Pride: CelticsBlog Debut
The Celtics Pride team - Co-hosts Adam Motenko, his twin brother Josh Motenko, and friend Mike Minkoff - make their Celtics Blog debut.. during the strange days of COVID-19. In their debut episode, the team makes their predictions about whether the NBA will return this season (1 -- and, if so, what that will look like (1:30); Discusses what they miss most (and most fear missing entirely) about the current NBA Season and this year's Celtics team (20:50); Wonder how to keep teams engaged in case there IS a resumption of the NBA Season (37:00) and make their predictions about which Celtics players are most at risk of coming back over weight after a long layoff (43:10). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, April 13, 2020
CelticsPod: Say no to Gobert
Adam(@adamtaylornba) and Tim(@timsheilsnba) discuss the rumors swirling around Celtics Twitter regarding Rudy Gobert, Adam isn't a fan of the idea in any shape or form, while Tim is only luke warm on the idea. The second half of the podcast is a quick fire question round, where Tim has random questions revolving around the Celtics season thrown at him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, April 08, 2020
CelticsPod: Draft talk and chill
Adam(@adamtaylornba) and Tim(timsheilsnba) are joined by Cody Chalifoux to talk 2020 draft prospects with each pick. On the 2nd half of the show, the guys go into movies, games and music that are keeping them occupied while ensuring they're remaining safe by staying indoors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, April 03, 2020
CelticsPod: Gordon Hayward interview
Adam(@adamtaylornba) is joined by Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward for this episode. Adam poses Gordon some questions surrounding life in the league, the difference in Brad's coaching now to when he was at Butler, and some insight into life inside the Celtics locker room. An amazing experience for Adam, getting to interview one of his favourite players in the league! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, March 30, 2020
CelticsPod: Keith Smith joins the community call-in
The community call-in resumed this week, Adam(@adamtaylornba) & Tim (@timsheilsnba) were joined by Keith Smith of CelticsBlog, Yahoo Sports and NBC. Keith spent close to an hour fielding questions from the callers and providing his insights for each question posed. Was a great episode with a ton of new callers, making it a truly enjoyable hoops conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, March 25, 2020
CelticsPod: Special Guest Nate Duncan
Adam(@adamtaylornba) & Brenden(@brendennunesnba) are joined by Nate Duncan, host of the Dunc'd On & Hollinger and Duncan podcasts. They discuss Nate's outlook on what the Celtic's have shown throughout the season, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown's evolution and what their next steps should be. They then go into depth of Nate's career thus far, look at some of the more underrated players around the league and then just kick it towards the end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, March 23, 2020
CelticsPod: 2K, TV and Positionless basketball
Adam(@adamtaylornba) & Tim(@timsheilsnba) with all the changes happening around the world right now, we discuss how we're adjusting to the indoor lifestyle. Adam is a gamer at heart so has been playing some 2k and God of War, while Tim just got 2k and took a whoopin' from Adam. TV shows have also been a big part of our new routine, and then we get into the positionless basketball argument....is Simmons really a guard? Harden's a two guard right? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, March 18, 2020
CelticsPod: Our favourite basketball movies
Adam(@adamtaylornba), Brenden(@brendennunesnba) and Tim(@timsheilsnba) get together to discuss our favourite basketball movies. Adam grew up with basketball movies due to not having much access to games, so he went deep in his bag for some of the titles he spoke about. If you're stuck at home and looking to pass the time, some of these classics might be worth a watch or re-watch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, March 11, 2020
CelticsPod: Around the league - coaches on the move
Adam Taylor(@adamtaylornba) and Brenden(@brendennunesnba) take a look at the Nets coaching situation following the departure of Kenny Atkinson. Also on the agenda is the Corona Virus effect on the world and sporting events as a whole with some light banter to end out the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, March 06, 2020
CelticsPod: Sean Grande interview
Adam(@adamtaylornba) & Tim(timshielsnba) are joined by Boston legend Sean Grande. Sean discusses his illustrious career to date and how it's taken him around the world while covering so many different sports. He goes into what the lifestyle of an announcer entails and gives solid advice for anyone looking to break into the sports media industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, March 04, 2020
CelticsPod: Around the league, big nights for some big names
Adam(@adamtaylornba), Brenden(@brendennunesnba) and Tim(@Timsheilsnba) discuss certain players big nights over the last week, Porzingis dropped an enourmous double double, Coby White is showing signs of growth while Tim takes a broad look at Milwaukee. Keep up to date on all the big performances around the league, every Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, March 02, 2020
CelticsPod: Community Call In
Adam(@adamtaylornba) hosts the weekly call-in episode, joined by multiple members of the Celtics community to discuss what transpired against the Rockets. Did their 5-out iso heavy system cause issues for Boston's defense? Is Hayward really an issue? What about Tatum and his "off night". Always great to hear from other fans. If you would like to be a part of this episode, follow Adam on twitter for the weekly meeting id and pin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, February 26, 2020
CelticsPod: Around The League, Scoring in bunches
Adam(@adamtaylornba) & Brenden(@brendennunesnba) look back on the last week of NBA action, diving into multiple players big scoring nights. Were they solid or empty numbers? How effective were these players really? What does it say for NBA competition moving into a new week? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, February 24, 2020
CelticsPod: Community Call-in post Laker game
adam(@adamtaylornba) & Tim(@timsheilsnba) take calls from the CelticsBlog community to get everyones thoughts on how the game transpired. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, February 22, 2020
CelticsPod: Mike Prada on why the C's are contenders
Adam(@adamtaylornba) & Tim(@timsheilsnba) are joined by SB Nation's Mike Prada, who recently wrote an article on why the Celtics should be considered Tier 1 contenders for the NBA Championship. Diving into each section of his article, Mike elaborates on his opinions and what made him draw those conclusions. Throw in some soccer analogies along the way and you have a fast pace fun episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, February 21, 2020
CelticsPod: GM Show
In episode 1 of the GM Show, Adam(@adamtaylornba) & Tim(@Timsheilsnba) take stock of the selects roster heading into this summer. Covering all the contracts the Celtics have guaranteed and their nuances, from Arenas provisions to early bird rights. They ask the hard questions about Kanter and Hayward whilst looking at candidates to get cut in order to make room for the rookies due from the Celtics multiple draft picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, February 19, 2020
CelticsPod: Around the league
Adam(@adamtaylornba) & Tim(@timsheilsnba) discuss this years crop of rookies, take a look at the players in their 2nd year. The second segment is based around the teams in the league who are making buy-out moves, coaching changes and Kyrie possibly sitting out the remainder of the season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, February 17, 2020
CelticsPod: All-Star fan call-in
Every Sunday we will be taking calls at 5:30 ET to discuss pertinent topics, follow me @adamtaylornba to get the number to dial as the pin changes each week. This week we discuss the new All-Star format, League mini tournament implications and a very intriguing draft and stash prospect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, February 12, 2020
CelticsPod: Summarizing League Wide Moves
Adam(@AdamTaylorNBA) and Tim(@Returnoftheboi) look back on the trade deadline and forwards to the buy out market, looking at who the real winners are. We have waited a week to get a better feel for how the trades have impacted the teams before coming to these conclusions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, February 10, 2020
CelticsPod: Four Horsemen lead Boston to victory
Adam(@adamtaylornba) and Tim(@Returnoftheboi) talk about what they saw from the team's victory against the Thunder, Adam was recording this episode at a very late hour so kept it to 30 minutes. They also looked ahead to the upcoming game against Houston and what threats the Celtics pose to them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, February 05, 2020
CelticsPod: Trade Deadline Primer
With all the trade rumors flying around, Adam(@adamtaylornba), Brenden(@BrendenNunesNBA) and Tim(@Returnoftheboi) get together to discuss possible trade packages for each of the rumored targets. We look at what the other team would be looking to acquire, if it makes sense for both sides and what the incoming player would add for Boston. There is also some talk of what Boston would be losing on some of these trades too, Tune in for some insight into what possibilities are on the horizon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, February 03, 2020
CelticsPod: What we learnt against the Sixers
Adam(@adamtaylornba), Brenden(@BrendenNunesNBA) and Tim(@Returnoftheboi) discuss the key aspects we saw in the Celtics victory against the Sixers. Horford struggled throughout, Philly missed Josh Richardson and Embiid was banged up. The Celtics can take some great lessons from this win Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, January 31, 2020
CelticsPod: Reacting to media trade proposals
Adam(@adamtaylornba) is joined by Tim Sheild(@Returnoftheboi) to react to the latest round of trade proposals circulating in the NBA media circles. Most notably the suggestions put forward in the recent article by The Ringer. We also cover the Celtics condensed rotations, off ball movement and what exactly is happening with Robert Williams?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, January 26, 2020
Pelicans Preview w/ Keith Smith
Adam(@adamtaylornba) is joined by CelticsBlog's Keith Smith, in this episode we cover the potential injury issues facing the Celtics - which as of recording had not been confirmed. Then we talk about how the Pelicans look on offense - who is going to guard Zion and Ingram, and how the Celtics could use their speed and play making to hurt the Pelicans the same way they did the magic. Followed by some discussions about Brad Stevens, the rotations and how much Robert Williams is really missed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, January 23, 2020
CelticsPod: Special Guests Cedric Maxwell and Josue Pavon
Adam(@adamtaylornba) is joined by Celtics legend Cedric Maxwell and CLNS Media's Josue Pavon. Cedric and Josue were in the TD Garden at the time of recording, getting ready for the Celtics to take on the Grizzlies. We touch on what the guys are expecting to see from both teams, Grant and Jaylen's week tech's against the Lakers, the lower levels of physicality in the modern game and Romeo's tough start to life as an NBA pro. All this and more on this episode of CelticsPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, January 20, 2020
Marcus Smart, a blessing or a curse?
Adam (@adamtaylornba) is joined by two members of Celtics Twitter, one is pro-Smart and the other is not. A debate ensues around the following four questions; 1. Should smart have taken 25 shots against the Suns 2. Is Smart's willingness to shoot hurting the team overall 3. Is his defense declining due to his prioritzing offense 4. Would you consider him tradeable with his stock being so high Which side of the debate do you fall on? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, January 17, 2020
Potential ways to aide the Celtics struggles
Adam (@adamtaylornba) and Brenden (@brendennunesnba) talk about the Celtics recent struggles, Adam talks about his theory of moving hayward to the point forward spot and Brenden brings up some possible trades the Celtics could explore to improve the bench Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, January 13, 2020
CelticsPod: Tatum shoots down the Pelicans w/ Preston Ellis
Adam (@adamtaylornba) & Justin (@Trombino20) are joined by Bleacher Report's & SB Nation's Preston Ellis to discuss the events that unfolded against the Pelicans. Tatum cooked those guys with a career high of 41 points, doing the primary damage in the third quarter. The pelicans couldn't live with the PnR game between him and Theis, but what did Prestion ( a Pelicans cover) take away from this game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, January 10, 2020
Slow starts are killing the C's
Adam (@adamtaylornba) and Justin (@Trombino20) talk about the habit of starting games slow that the Celtics have developed. It's costing the team now, with them having lost 2 games in a row and barely scraped through the two prior to that. It isn't sustainable, so what changes need to be made (if any)?. We then look at the fan experience debate again due to the terrible incident which unfolded regarding a fan throwing a can of beer like a projectile at the Spurs bench. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, January 08, 2020
CelticsPod: A tough schedule ahead
Adam (@adamtaylornba) and Justin (@Trombino20) look at how fatigue played a part in the Celtics loss to the Wizards. Worrying part is, the schedule only gets tougher for them as the month of January progresses. Does this team have the legs for it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, January 06, 2020
CelticsPod: Pro's & Con's of Drummond Trade
Adam (@adamtaylornba), Brenden (@brendennunesnba) & Justin (@Trombino20) discuss the pro's and con's of a potential trade for Andre Drummond. In the second segment we talk about what we saw from both Tatum and Hayward in this back to back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, January 03, 2020
The best 5 lineup w/ John Karalis
Adam (@adamtaylornba) is joined by John Karalis of Masslive.com, John is a credentialed reporter for the Boston Celtics who covers the team all year round. Adam and John discuss both the advantages and disadvantages of the Boston Celtics using the "Best 5" lineup which consists of: Kemba Walker, Marcus Smart, Gordon Hayward, Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum. A very informative discussion follows which will help us all look out for certain aspects from both the offense and defense when this lineup is on the floor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, December 30, 2019
CelticsPod: Is rebounding a long-term concern?
Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) and Brenden Nunes (@BrendenNunesNBA) discuss if Toronto potentially wrote the blueprint to a Boston Celtics' weakness in rebounding and eliminating Kanter from the glass after a season low team rebounding night that resulted in a loss. They also talk about Jayson Tatum being too shy for one of the first times this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, December 25, 2019
CelticsPod: The Isaiah Thomas Debate w/ Nick Gelso
Adam (@adamtaylornba) is joined by CLNS Media's Nick Gelso to discuss both side of the coin regarding Isaiah Thomas's fan altercation. This issue sparked a heated debate by Cedric Maxwell and Jeff Goodman online, Nick knows them both well and discusses the arguments for both sides. Is this a "Fan Experience" issue? or was Isaiah Thomas just too sensitive on the night? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, December 20, 2019
CelticsPod: Pistons preview and roster breakdown w/ Bobby Manning
Adam (@adamtaylornba) is joined by CelticsBlog's Bobby Manning, who is on his way to the Pistons game whilst recording. They cover the injuries which have affected both teams leading up to this game, how Blake Griffin's absence should make this an easy win. Bobby gives his take on the roster and what he likes and dislikes from the rookies too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, December 18, 2019
CelticsPod: Question Time & Mavs preview
Adam (@AdamTaylorNBA) is joined by Cody Chalifoux to answer mailbag questions from the CelticsBlog community, there were some great questions which really got us thinking, Some good trade ideas, rookie potential discussions and general Celtics basketball topics on offer. We followed this up with a brief preview of the Mavs game where the Celtics will be without Smart, Timelord and VP - Mavs are without Luca. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, December 14, 2019
CelticsPod: Recapping the back-to-back
Adam (@adamtaylornba) and Brenden (@brendennunesnba) recap the Celtics tough losses at the hands of the Pacers and Sixers. The fourth quarter blues really gripped this team on the back-to-back, with poor play costing them both games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, December 11, 2019
CelticsPod: CLE win & blowout banter
Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) and Brenden Nunes (@BrendenNunesNBA) are back to talk about the Celtics blowout win over the Cleveland Cavaliers and since that is the only topic of discussion today we have some normal banter about things throughout the league including Terry Rozier, Avery Bradley, watching games in Adam's UK timezone, and ask your opinions on Dunkin' Donuts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, December 09, 2019
CelticsPod: A close eye w/ Jared Weiss
Brenden Nunes (@BrendenNunesNBA) and Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) are joined by Jared Weiss (@JaredWeissNBA), who covers the Celtics for the Athletic, to recap the Denver Nuggets game but mainly to pick his brain about what he sees as individual improvements from the young guys on the team. Jared has a great eye for the game and there are interesting conversations about Marcus Smart's offense, Jayson Tatum's closer handle, Jaylen Brown's ability to create separation, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, December 06, 2019
CelticsPod: MIA recap & Smart of War
Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) and Brenden Nunes (@BrendenNunesNBA) recap a nice win against a strong opponent in the Eastern Conference, the Miami Heat who are now led by Jimmy Butler. Miami looked tired being on the second night of a back to back and Boston took advantage of that, Kemba Walker had a hot start, and Jaylen Brown iced the game with a strong third quarter. Then, a brand new segment that will be regular on the show, the Smart of War was introduced. In the Smart of War, Brenden and Adam will spend some time checking the status of the Celtics' enemies in the Eastern Conference, as well as a Memphis pick watch, usually joined by guests of the opposing teams to get their insight. The first showing of SoW is focusing on the longtime rival Philadelphia 76ers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, December 04, 2019
CelticsPod: Mailbag & potential trade talk
Adam Taylor (@AdamTaylorNBA) and Brenden Nunes (@BrendenNunesNBA) take questions from listeners on twitter as well as a post that will be up every so often on CelticsBlog and get to some answers. Many of the questions were directed toward potential trade targets and possibilities for an upgrade at the center position, so we spent most of this episode focusing on what that would look like for Boston, who would need to be included, and the most realistic candidates before the trade deadline. We will be doing mailbags quite often, so be sure to stay on that look out for your chance to get a question in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, December 02, 2019
CelticsPod: Recapping Thanksgiving Basketball
After a basketball filled Thanks Giving period, we recap the two games against the Nets, and then talk about last nights W versus the Knicks. Semi has shown some improved play these last few games along with Kanter eating glass for fun. Tatum is becoming the number one option on offense while Kemba is doing Kemba things. Brown is finding a way to impact the game on his "off" nights too. Everything is looking rosie for the Celtics right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, November 27, 2019
CelticsPod: The Center Rotation
Adam and Brenden start the episode by recapping the close win over the Kings, followed by a brief preview of whats to come with the Nets. This was recorded before the news about Tremont Waters being re-assigned to the Red Claws. We then look at what each big brings to the table, how their numbers are looking in certain aspects of their games and if there are any changes to the rotation which could be made. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, November 25, 2019
CelticsPod: The Debut
The first episode of CelticsBlog's newest podcast, CelticsPod makes it debut! Adam Taylor and Brenden Nunes are your hosts and will be uploading every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday year round. In this opening episode, Adam and Brenden dive into the numbers from over the road trip, Kemba's injury update and what it means moving forward, give our thoughts on rotations, and preview the next game back in Boston against Sacramento. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, September 21, 2019
Coach Nick: How Team USA failed and Boston Celtics could similarly
BBallBreakdown's Coach Nick covered the FIBA World Cup, and saw astonishing developments from the Celtics cast present. He noted Kemba Walker holds the tendencies of using motion and momentum through screens with less dribbling than Kyrie Irving, troubling ball conflict with Donovan Mitchell emerged in the loss to France. Nick saw little progression from Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, while he ripped into Marcus Smart's continued frustrating tendencies. The basketball video breakdown expert gave a look into what the Celtics could look like in 2019-20, and a "terrible showing" for the USA in FIBA. Show notes: Can we compare FIBA and NBA (9:55)? Isaiah came off handoffs and full-speed off catches, without a ton of dribbling like Kyrie. Kemba comfortable in the pistol action. Does Kemba have to help Brown/Tatum reach next level? Concerned about the youth...(16:45) Defense after Horford, recovery, switching and more...the underrated loss of Aron Baynes (Celtics could get hammered by teams that go with two bigs) Could the Celtics play a wing at center like USA did? Marcus Smart criticism (23:30) Weighing the Brad Stevens offense (26:15) "He's going to have to win a Finals. He's going to have to make it to the NBA Finals." How the Celtics could play defense. (28:30) CORRECTIONS (30:40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, September 16, 2019
Boston Celtics in the SI NBA Top 100, FIBA World Cup effects for USA and Jerry Colangelo comments
SI released a Top-100 player list featuring Marcus Smart, Gordon Hayward, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum and Kemba Walker. We debated the criteria, with a preview of Coach Nick's assessment of the four players who represented Boston with Team USA coming up later this week on the pod. Is Smart an offensive player? Has Caris LeVert or Jaylen Brown progressed more to this point? Did Jayson Tatum progress? Is Kemba on the verge of breaking into the elite of the NBA? And why in the world is Zach LaVine so low? Speaking of Team USA, remember how odd that roster selection process was? Mason Plumlee made the team while Bam Adebayo got cut. Derrick White made the team while Trae Young sat out and De'Aaron Fox dropped out? Now, Jerry Colangelo called out the defectors (Devin Booker? Bradley Beal? Anthony Davis?) saying he won't forget who dropped out. Is the USA bound to repeat mistakes for 2020, and what's that mean for the Celtics' involvement in Tokyo next summer? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, September 06, 2019
Jayson Tatum growth, Giannis, Greece and are Team USA issues Celtics issues?
As Team USA leans hard into Kemba Walker for offensive production, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown eat what's left on the wing and Harrison Barnes plays some center this looks more like the Celtics. Forget four Boston players on the team, the wing-heavy attack, defensive concerns inside and a system reliant on egalitarian movement outside of the heavy-usage point guard signals issues the C's could face. Does the international game and the thrown-together roster make this comparison unjust? Bonus debate looking toward: will Marcus Smart play center? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, July 26, 2019
Allowing NBA tampering, Clippers' Kawhi Leonard investigation with New York Times' Sopan Deb
"This transaction stuff, it's good for the league." The New York Times' Sopan Deb dropped by Havlicek Stole the Pod to fill us in on the NBA's tampering investigation. Several sources believe it involves the Clippers' pursuit of Kawhi Leonard and hidden promises. As Adam Silver pitches tampering reform, Deb makes the case: the NBA should allow it. Since it happens anyway, there's slim odds of stopping it, should basketball allow open tampering? We love the show, it'd surely add to it, and flare tensions. We also discuss where the cost to acquire a star via trade is going in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, July 14, 2019
Al Horford introduced by 76ers, a Kemba Walker interview and will the Celtics sign Tacko Fall?
Jared Weiss traveled to Japan and unexpectedly found Kemba Walker. A sit-down interview progressed and soon the Celtics had Charlotte's point guard. Are tampering fines in order? We did discuss tampering plenty, with Marcus Morris' retreat from the Spurs after agreeing to sign and countless backroom deals is it time for change? Jared called for a ban on players who back out of agreements. Tacko-mania did not dodge the show. Weiss does not see him making the active roster, which leaves him open to teams that would do that. As for the 15th spot, Boston is far enough below the luxury tax to guess and check some players at the bottom of the roster. Al Horford got introduced by the 76ers today. Allowing us to ask one more time: how did it come to this? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, July 09, 2019
Nick Gelso and Josue Pavon: Kawhi dupes Lakers, reckoning for NBA markets and LeBron decision anniversary
Would the Celtics have signed Durant with the torn achilles to appease Kyrie? Nick Gelso and Josue Pavon discuss the shifting wave toward player empowerment in the NBA. Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving reportedly coordinated destinations. Reports of Kemba Walker finalizing a move to Boston rose days before the moratorium. Kawhi Leonard and Paul George sought out the Clippers as a shared destination, forcing LA and OKC into a mega trade. How will this impact the league going forward, for better and worse? 00:00-6:00 Kawhi Leonard decision on anniversary of LeBron's 6:00-8:10 A reckoning for NBA small markets 8:10-12:40 A Kyrie and Durant hypothetical for the Celtics 12:40-24:55 Kawhi's duping of the Lakers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, July 01, 2019
NBA Free Agency Mega Show, Al Horford leaves Celtics for 76ers and Kevin Durant choses the Nets
Bobby Manning and Alex Kungu's live super show. First eight minutes wrapped the late night signings, including Al Horford putting the speculation to rest and officially leaving the Celtics. Hope remained during the day for a Boston sign-in-trade which we discussed in our first half hour. Terry Rozier will still head to the Hornets through that outlet. Boston will have more money to spend on a big man now, as we hit on in the second half hour with Justin Poulin. Third half hour: a laugh at the Knicks and their bogus excuse on Kevin Durant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, June 29, 2019
18: Kemba Walker is joining the Boston Celtics
Kemba Walker will become a Boston Celtic on Sunday. We look ahead to Kyrie Irving's departure, a Nets rivalry and big men options ahead. We also reviewed what was lost to make this happen. Could a trade be in the works for a center, or is it finally time to see what these young players have there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, June 23, 2019
17: The end of an Al Horford era, more NBA Draft takeaways and is Nikola Vucevic worth it?
How'd the Celtics let it go so wrong with Al Horford? 00:00-10:30 Romeo Langford? 10:30-18:34 18:34-21:10 Grant Williams the future center? 21:10-27:32 possible Ainge insert, free throws and the rest of the draft, trading up 27:32-33:00 The thirst for bigs and fighting over Vucevic 33:00-41:16 Where's this cap space going? 41:16-45:40 Giving the Bucks a run a different way Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, June 21, 2019
NBA Draft Celtics gut reactions, Aron Baynes trade and Romeo Langford
Celtics take a clear stand on draft night. They carved out as much cap space as they could, drafted a few gritty non-shooters and traded Aron Baynes to Phoenix. In other words, they stuck to their guns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, June 19, 2019
SPECIAL: NBA Bloggers’ Mock Draft Recap
Mike Prada, Ben Epstein and Ricky O’Donnell host a recap of this year’s SB Nation NBA Bloggers’ Mock Draft. In addition to going through the picks that were made and discussing fits of certain prospects on certain teams, the guys also talked with Sabreena Merchant (18:20) about the Lakers’ trade for Anthony Davis and the Clippers’ free agent aspirations. Later, they welcome Joe Mullinax (29:00) to talk about the Grizzlies trading away Mike Conley and why Ja Morant is a perfect fit for Memphis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, June 18, 2019
The pain of Celtics' Anthony Davis loss, a Terry Rozier roundtable and NBA Draft expertise
00:00-9:00 The pain of Anthony Davis 9:00-11:35 End of a (brief) era 11:35-16:30 The start of Terry Rozier's? "Brad Wanamaker is a better play than Terry Rozier" ??? 16:30-18:55 Did you say Al Horford? "Rebuild the culture" 18:55-21:25 Sounding smart on NBA Draft night 21:25-24:10 The best athlete in the draft 24:10-25:45 What about the need? "Best hands I've ever seen" 25:45-27:45 How down can you go? "He'll take a boatload of three-pointers" 27:45-31:00 Let's drive up the views (and talk about Bol Bol) 31:00-33:45 Time to flash the ACC bias 33:45-35:45 More projects? 35:45-36:45 Shameless Syracuse segment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, May 21, 2019
Havlicek Stole the Pod 14: Terry Rozier on ESPN, Kyrie Irving wariness and the path to Anthony Davis
CelticsBlog primes the offseason, where the C's will likely have to decide between the youth movement that led them to the ECF two years ago or go all in on Kyrie Irving and a core of veterans 0:00-8:25 Summer of Rozier? 8:40-16:07 The Pelicans rule the lottery, where does that leave Boston? 16:07-21:17 Navigating Anthony Davis to Boston, Brown or Smart? 21:17-26:40 Rounding out this picture and sending out the ECF team for Kyrie? 26:40-28:05 What if Irving leaves? 28:05-end Al Horford's future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, April 28, 2019
Havlicek Stole the Pod 13: Celtics beat the Bucks in Game 1, Al Horford blocks Giannis Antetokounmpo into oblivion
Forget about the Al Horford defense articles. His playoff performances have been so overwhelming that he practically writes them for us. Mike Budenholtzer called for more fouls. The Bucks probably didn't play Brook Lopez enough. We had a bit of a Celtics schmooze party in this one. Horford shut down Giannis Antetokounmpo as the central figure in Boston's scheme to slow the Bucks' superstar. He even stuffed Giannis into oblivion two straight times inside. In all, the Celtics unloaded the best interior defensive performance he's seen all season. Alex and Bobby give cold reaction to the Celtics' dominant showing in Game 1. We also call for your John Havlicek stories and memories, send them our way at 978-595-1744. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, April 14, 2019
Havlicek Stole the Pod 12: Pacers Celtics NBA Playoffs preview with Tony East, Marcus Smart injury and the Bojan Bogdanovic difference
What's the difference between the Bogdanovics? Tony East fills us in on that, Nate McMillan, the Pacers' rotations and more entering Game 1 of the first round of the long-awaited NBA Playoffs. Marcus Smart is out and Indiana could break into some smaller sets to pull Marcus Morris into action. Does Indy have the scoring to compete in a matchup they went 1-3 in during the regular season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, March 27, 2019
Havlicek Stole the Pod 11: Life without Kyrie Irving, Nike and Justin Rowan
Alex Kungu and Justin Rowan agree on one thing, Kyrie Irving's headed to the New York Knicks. We imagine the possibility of life without Irving after the Celtics won against the Cavaliers without him. Could Nike be in on the action? Rowan has a theory. As well as insight on flipping the switch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, March 23, 2019
Havlicek Stole the Pod 10: 76ers break through and introducing Alex Kungu
The Celtics continue to struggle to assert control over the flow of games, losing large leads and falling further away in the face of small deficits. Kyrie Irving talks flipping the switch. Is there any chance he travels to Cleveland next week? Bobby makes the case for the 76ers as a first-round wake-up call for the Celtics, and gripes on about the Celts' inability to reach the free throw line. Alex makes the case against benching Marcus Morris and the notion that Philadelphia reached a turning point this week over Boston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, March 19, 2019
Havlicek Stole the Pod 9: Isaiah Thomas memories and goodbye Chris
After nine episodes we say goodbye to Chris Grenham in his final episode with Havlicek Stole the Pod. The best of his time on the pod, remembering his days at CelticsBlog and the Isaiah Thomas era. Who'll be taking his place? Find out on this brief farewell. We break down a bit Nuggets-Celtics and if Thomas could return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, March 05, 2019
Havlicek Stole the Pod 8: Worst-case Celtics scenarios, preparing for a Kyrie Irving departure
Bobby's officially out, Chris still thinks the Celtics can turn this thing around. After five losses in five games, including a stinker at the Bulls and blowout losses to the Rockets and Raptors, Boston sunk back to its old ways. They look dejected, Kyrie Irving isn't talking and can't seem to get up for these post-all-star break games after winning 10 of 11 before. How low could this sink, and should we start preparing for Irving and Al Horford to leave? What does this season start to say about Brad Stevens? We touch on the starting lineup that worked initially but has struggled of late, including whether it's time to start Jaylen Brown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, February 20, 2019
Havlicek Stole the Pod 7: Takeaways From The Pre-All-Star Break Celtics
Bobby and Chris discuss their biggest storylines from the pre-All-Star break Celtics. The guys each pick three things that stuck out to them from the first 70 percent of Boston’s season. From the importance of Al Horford, to Gordon Hayward’s confidence, to Kyrie Irving’s drama, the guys discuss it all. Even the emergence of Time Lord! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, February 13, 2019
Havlicek Stole the Pod 6: 76ers can't beat Celtics, Marcus Morris has fun and Brad Stevens blames himself
The Celtics had fun again in Philadelphia as Boston trounced the 76ers behind maybe the dunk of the season by Jayson Tatum. Marcus Smart dunked off one leg, Al Horford held it down on Joel Embiid and the new Sixers additions made a quiet debut against Brad Stevens and company. The C's have won 21 of 24 against Philly, and 11 of 14 overall, so why the panic? Is the fun that big of a factor, as Marcus Morris says? How much stock do we put in the two Lakers and Clippers losses despite all the recent winning? Stevens pointed inward after one of them, signaling 2nd and 3rd quarter lineup changes. We also weigh in on Ben Simmons tampering, an Isaiah Thomas return and the Marc Gasol addition for the Raptors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, February 07, 2019
Havlicek Stole the Pod 5: Tobias Harris to Philly, Potential Buyout Candidates, and a 5-Game Win Streak
Bobby and Chris discuss the Celtics position with less than 24 hours left until the trade deadline. What does Tobias Harris' arrival in Philadelphia mean for Boston and the rest of the East? The guys also discuss who they'd want to see the Celtics go after in the buyout market if they're able to trade Jabari Bird. With all of these trade rumors, it's easy to forget the Celtics have won 10 of their last 11 and 5 in a row. The guys talk about the team's recent success heading into Thursday's matchup with LeBron and the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, January 30, 2019
Havlicek Stole the Pod 4: Anthony Davis trade PODCAST, Pelicans timelines and Kyrie Irving rumors
Bobby believes it's over. Chris is holding out hope for the summer. Diverse angles on the impact of Anthony Davis requesting a trade from the Pelicans before the deadline, when Boston can't acquire him. Could the Pelicans wait until the summer? The Bird Writes' smearing of the Lakers package offers some hope, but sneaky suitors like the Raptors or Nuggets could emerge into the fold. One thing we can agree on: these Kyrie Irving rumors are probably bogus, but that doesn't mean he's a 100% lock to stay in Boston no matter what happens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, January 28, 2019
Havlicek Stole The Pod 3: Warriors Takeaways, Gordon Hayward, and Twitter Reactions
The Celtics fell to the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night at TD Garden, but Bobby and Chris discuss how it wasn't all doom and gloom following the final whistle. What do the Celtics do with Gordon Hayward? He struggled again on Saturday and continues to have problems finding any sort of consistency. The guys also discuss how many Boston fans acted like the sky was falling after the loss to Golden State, and why that it's irrational. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, January 16, 2019
Havlicek Stole the Pod 2: Kyrie Irving's leadership, Jaylen Brown and Marcus Morris scuffle and we choose a name
Chemistry concerns are back with the Celtics. Three bad losses to the Heat, Magic and Nets for the Celtics all came with their own sliver of disfunction. Brad Stevens wasn't concerned about Marcus Morris and Jaylen Brown beefing on the sideline, but then Irving shook his head at Gordon Hayward after a failed buzzer-beater attempt by Jayson Tatum then critiqued the team in the locker room. Jaylen Brown possibly shot back after the Nets loss. Is this group able to be fixed? Plus: big struggles for Terry Rozier and a look at tonight's big one against the Raptors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, January 07, 2019
Pace and Space 1: Tom Thibodeau fired by Wolves, Robert Williams forgets the days of the week and Dirk Nowitzki misses everything
Celtics unloaded on the Mavericks but everybody came away remembering Dirk's futile attempt to hit a shot. Was it a cool moment or painful? Thibodeau got fired and we discuss if his head coaching career will tarnish what he accomplished in Boston. Also, Robert Williams might show up at your hotel room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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