Celtics Reddit Podcast

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. ------ Twitter: @First2TheFloor IG/TikTok: @firsttothefloor18 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@firsttothefloor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. ------ Twitter: @First2TheFloor IG/TikTok: @firsttothefloor18 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@firsttothefloor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. ------ Twitter: @First2TheFloor IG/TikTok: @firsttothefloor18 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@firsttothefloor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. ------ Twitter: @First2TheFloor IG/TikTok: @firsttothefloor18 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@firsttothefloor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jayson Tatum comes up clutch, while the Celtics come back from a 15-point deficit and stick a big fat win in the faces of The Sixers and all their fans. How did the Celtics come back to win this one? Who were the unsung heroes? Plus, will the Celtics' bench be the difference-maker these playoffs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. --- Twitter: @First2TheFloor IG/TikTok: @firsttothefloor18 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@firsttothefloor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

A quick update for subscribers of this feed. ----YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@firsttothefloor Twitter: @First2TheFloorIG/TikTok: @firsttothefloor18 Subscribe to the CelticsBlog podcast feed: https://open.spotify.com/show/3X9OiZ0DxMRhgkKJLEAS3n Follow our guys:Wayne Spooney: @wspooneyJake Issenberg: @jakeissenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ANNOUNCEMENT: We're Moving to CelticsBlog! SUBSCRIBE to the CelticsBlog podcast feed: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/celticsblog We're very excited to announce that we're joining CelticsBlog. Check out this short episode for all of the juicy details, but otherwise the essentials are: - The pod is moving to the CelticsBlog feed (link above)- PLEASE subscribe to the (admittedly much larger) CelticsBlog feed to continue listening to our show- The YouTube channel will stay as it- In fact, pretty much everything else will remain as is, including the show format you've come to know and love. As longtime CelticsBlog readers, this is obviously huge news for us. Let us know your thoughts in the YouTube comments (just search 'First to the Floor Celtics) or hit us up on Twitter @First2TheFloor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBC Sports Boston's Chris Forsberg joins us to discuss the continued awesomeness of this particular Celtics team, and how they've managed to rattle off EIGHT consecutive wins. Plus, how will Joe Mazzulla reintegrate Rob Williams into this record-setting offense? Later, covering the Celtics post-Covid restrictions, dream interviews, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Boston Celtics have won SEVEN straight games, this time thanks to the heroics of Payton Pritchard, Derrick White and Marcus Smart, and are now the number-one seed in the Eastern Conference. SUBSCRIBE to the podcast anywhere: https://firsttothefloor.transistor.fm/subscribe-Twitter/IG/TikTok: @firsttotheflooremail: firsttothefloor18@gmail.com-First to the Floor is presented by MANSCAPED.COM - get 20% off and FREE shipping with the discount code FIRST18.#bostonceltics #nba #podcast #jaysontatum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recapping the Grizzlies and Pistons games, and celebrating what is now a four-game winning streak by the league's #1 offense. Plus, Grant Williams in the starting lineup, Marcus Smart's return to form, Jayson Tatum and Sam Hauser's ridiculous shooting numbers, and much more.-Twitter/IG/TikTok: @firsttotheflooremail: firsttothefloor18@gmail.com-First to the Floor is presented by MANSCAPED.COM - get 20% off and FREE shipping with the discount code FIRST18. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recapping an entertaining weekend of winning Celtics basketball, including the Sam Hauser ascension, Tatum's continued overall improvement, and Brogdon's strong 6MOTY campaign. Plus, reviewing Jaylen Brown's season thus far, and who is the Celtics' role-player MVP? WATCH the Celtics @ Grizzlies game with us this Monday night LIVE at 9:00pm EST in our Playback room: https://www.playback.tv/dpxuku69k9u9rc0olbq5-Twitter/IG/TikTok: @firsttotheflooremail: firsttothefloor18@gmail.com-First to the Floor is presented by MANSCAPED.COM - get 20% off and FREE shipping with the discount code FIRST18. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Boston Celtics lost a heartbreaker to the Cleveland Cavaliers, 114-113 in overtime. What went wrong for the Celtics in this one? How did this game compare to last week's matchup against the Cavs? Plus, Tatum's impact despite a poor shooting night, Jaylen Brown's late-game timeout brain fart, updated defensive schemes, and troubles with crunch time execution.-Twitter/IG/TikTok: @firsttotheflooremail: firsttothefloor18@gmail.com-First to the Floor is presented by MANSCAPED.COM - get 20% off and FREE shipping with the discount code FIRST18. #bostonceltics #nba #podcast #celtics #tatum #sixers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Celtics go from 19 points up to getting blown out by the Bulls. Was this an anomaly, or should we be legitimately concerned? Plus, Joe and Grant's ejections, Jaylen parts ways with Donda Sports, and a quick note on the Grant Williams suspension.-Twitter/IG/TikTok: @firsttotheflooremail: firsttothefloor18@gmail.com-First to the Floor is presented by MANSCAPED.COM - get 20% off and FREE shipping with the discount code FIRST18. #bostonceltics #nba #podcast #celtics #tatum #sixers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recapping the first week of the Celtics' regular season, including Jayson Tatum's legitimate MVP candidacy, Joe Mazulla's first week on the job, and concerns around the Celtics' big-man rotation. Plus, Smart vs Brogdon in closing lineups, Blake Griffin's "First to the Floor" moment, and Grant Williams continuing to exhibit offensive improvements.-Twitter/IG/TikTok: @firsttotheflooremail: firsttothefloor18@gmail.com-First to the Floor is presented by MANSCAPED.COM - get 20% off and FREE shipping with the discount code CRPOD. #bostonceltics #nba #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

POST-GAME REACTIONS | The Celtics put the Sixers away in the 2nd half behind a combined 70 points from Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, and a surprisingly solid contribution from Noah Vonleh off the bench. Plus, Brogdon's incredible debut, and Grant leases out a beautiful corner office space for another year.-Twitter/IG/TikTok: @firsttotheflooremail: firsttothefloor18@gmail.com-First to the Floor is presented by MANSCAPED.COM - get 20% off and FREE shipping with the discount code CRPOD. #bostonceltics #nba #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gilbert Williams, father of known Celtic Grant Williams, visits the pod to discuss Grant's development and work ethic, body-guarding for Prince, going at Draymond in the finals, Grant's contract situation, and Game 7 vs the Bucks.-Twitter/IG/TikTok: @firsttotheflooremail: firsttothefloor18@gmail.com-First to the Floor is presented by MANSCAPED.COM - get 20% off and FREE shipping with the discount code CRPOD. #bostonceltics #nba #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Weiss of Luceo Sports and founder of Sports Aptitude joins us to discuss the differences between Joe Mazzula and Ime Udoka, and player skill improvements that have emerged during the preseason. Plus, how comfortable are we with the apparent reliance on Luke Kornet and Sam Hauser, and is it too soon to think about ways to improve the roster by shipping out Gallinari's contract? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's only been two games, but what hills are we already prepared to die on? What are we ready to FACTUALLY declare before the season even starts? Plus, recapping the Raptors game, Joe Mazulla's bigman rotation, and much more.---Twitter/IG/TikTok: @firsttotheflooremail: firsttothefloor18@gmail.com---First to the Floor is presented by MANSCAPED.COM - get 20% off and FREE shipping with the discount code CRPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices