Celtics Reddit Podcast

We're ten games into the season and the Celtics fanbase is once again divided on Marcus Smart. Keep, trade, or role change? We evaluate all the options. Plus, Jayson Tatum returns to form along with the Celtics' team defense as thing look to be gradually recovering after a slow start to the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Celtics string together decisive, back-to-back road wins including a highlight-riddled overtime win against the Hornets. Is Jayson Tatum an early MVP candidate? Is "Jaylen and the bench" a sustainable lineup? Can Smart and Schröder co-exist? Tatum features (twice) in our underrated play of the game, followed by the Reddit Recap, including history's least likeable Celtics players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Celtics barely fall short to the Knicks in MSG in a season-opening double OT thriller. How did the team perform as a whole in Ime Udoka's head coaching debut? Plus, evaluating individual player performances, including Jaylen Brown's incredible night, Tatum's...not so...incredible night, Schröder's Celtic debut, and promising contributions from Grant Williams and Romeo Langford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Greenberg of Barstool Sports joins us to discuss expectations for the regular season based on trends from the preseason. Plus, whose "mountain" is higher, Nesmith or Romeo? Are Udoka's players really done complaining to the refs? Later, Greenie's approach to media coverage, and a look-ahead to the opening matchup against Kemba and the Knicks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Celtics’ preseason loss in Orlando hardly matters thanks to Aaron Nesmith’s continued ascension. On this episode, more promising signs out of this Udoka-led squad, including the emphasis on ball-movement, a Timelord awakening, an optimized Grant Williams, and much more. Finally, the Celtics Reddit Recap, covering Tatum’s statements on becoming a top-5 player, and whether the Celtics are officially classified as underdogs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are the words "double big lineup" no longer nightmare fuel? What have we learned from Ime Udoka's rotations so far? Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston joins us to discuss the two greatest preseason games of all time, his recent interview with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, and the Celtics' looming vaccination cloud. Later, balancing childhood fandom with professional media coverage, before Chris and Wayne Spooney cosmically align on the "Start Nesmith" movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Celtics basketball is upon us! Before preseason begins today, what were the key takeaways from training camp? Why is the Celtics' social media team so bad? We also debut a new segment, "Culture Shock", featuring Wayne Spooney watching and reacting to Australian Rugby League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discussing some of the top Celtics Reddit Posts of the past week, including Dennis Schröder's unusual number selection, individual player stats to keep an eye on this season, the latest Ben Simmons drama, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How should Celtics fans manage their expectations for Ime Udoka and his extended coaching staff? Has Brad Stevens set the bar too high? Plus, should the Celtics inquire on the reported Zachine Lavine and Jerami Grant availability, a multi-celtics Hall of Fame induction, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If Tatum isn't a genuine superstar, does anything else matter? If Udoka can't impact team ball movement, what are we doing? John Karalis joins us to react to Celtics Reddit's top 5 benchmarks for a successful Celtics season. Plus, sports journalism amidst a global pandemic, and can fandom and objective journalism co-exist?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Soft cap? Tax Apron? BAE? BRI? What does it all mean, Basil? In this episode, Wayne Spooney helps us understand the many facets of the NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement. This is a safe space, where we can admit we really know nothing, and Celtics fans can finally expand their CBA acronym vocabulary beyond "TPE". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cut for time: What opportunities does the Ben Simmons situation present for the Celtics? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CelticsBlog lead writer and podcast host Adam Taylor joins us to discuss Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown’s success metrics, how to track and quantify their progression, and its importance relative to other movements across the roster. Plus, basketball theory resources, international Celtics fandom, Adam’s career journey (so far), and reactions to Celtics Reddit posts and comments. This pod is also prefixed by our reactions to the Juancho Hernangómez trade, which occurred shortly after our interview with Adam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we’re joined by Dr Charles Ulysses Norris Thorpe, a Professor of Curse Studies and the world’s leading expert on the curse of Isaiah Thomas. Dr Thorpe explains the origins of the curse, its manifestations over the past four years, and the promising signs the curse may have been lifted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Celtics secure Robert Williams with a contract extension, but what does this reveal about Brad Stevens’ approach. Is it too early to draw (un)fair comparisons to Danny Ainge? Plus, Smart or Dumb? The great Marcus Smart debate. Can Marcus Smart be the third star on this Celtics team? Later, schedule announcement, KG’s jersey retirement, and more unapologetic Celtics fandom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Summer League Celtics’ dream run comes to an end, falling short to the Kings in the title game thanks to a very unfavorable turnover and field goal attempt disparity. Plus, Brad Stevens secures Marcus Smart with a max contract extension leaving (most) fans delighted, and the Fournier bonus prize! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have Carsen Edwards and Romeo Langford proven they can add value to an NBA roster (or a trade)? With Paul Millsap’s name floating around as a potential free agent add, what realistic free agents would make an ideal fit on the current roster? Plus, Summer League game 4 recap, and three wishes for the upcoming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ridiculously fun Summer League Celtics continue to dominate their opponents, led by the extremely promising talents of Payton Pritchard and Aaron Nesmith. Plus, evaluating the Dennis Schröder signing and overall role, the significance of Tatum’s playmaking development, and Celtics Reddit’s favorite “random” Celtics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Celtics’ 2021 Summer League debut gives us plenty to overreact to, including Yam Madar’s impressive performance, Nesmith’s shooting struggles, and Pritchard’s relative dominance. Plus, the significance of the Aussie Boomer’s bronze medal, and the impact of Team USA on Jayson Tatum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Celtics’ quiet free agency period has somewhat unveiled their plans for the future, but how likely are they to pull it off? What are the pathways available to reach their goal? Plus, acquirable superstars, Marcus Smart’s extension, and Dennis Schroder rumours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices