Banner Banter Podcast

I'm here to unpack all my thoughts on the regular season and talk about what's in store for the playoffs.

the last episode*, thank you ... I will miss and love you all * subject to change

I have a lot of questions about Game 2 and I don't know if we will ever get the answers.

I try to figure out why this team does the same stuff year after year after year no matter who the coach is. I breakdown the major disappointment that was the 3rd quarter of Game 1 and give you my thoughts on what should happen in Game 2.

A very in depth preview of the Eastern Conference Finals. What are the 4 things I am looking for in the series including how the Celtics will play against the Heat's zone defense and how much of advantage do the Heat in the coaching category. Plus can the Celtics slow down the Heat's role players and much more.

I talk about Game 6, the impact of Rob, Jayson's 4th quarter, Marcus Smart, is Al Horford due and I prepare everyone for battle on Sunday.

I have a therapy session over the Game 5 loss.

I have never recorded / posted a podcast this fast after a game, so there is a lot of up and down. Why I was okay with Joe Mazzulla not calling a time out at the end of regulation but pissed that he didn't at the end of OT. Why was Tatum on Embiid, why did Jaylen leave so much room for Harden, why can't no one see Rob running down the floor and what 5 things the Celtics can do to win Game 5.

The Celtics win Game 3 in Philly thanks to Jayson Tatum's 4th quarter and because of Joe Mazzulla's risky lineup changes. Jaylen rebounded well, Malcolm got others involved and #12 got curb stomped, I explain why all of these are very important. What too look for in Game 4 and another great performance from Al Horford in Philly.

Jaylen Brown continues to be the most important player on this team, and what a great game by #12 too. What I liked from Jaylen and #12, but what I didn't like from Jayson and Malcolm. How will the role players play well for Philly back at home, can the Celtics continue to take care of the ball and will they come out angry and pissed again.

Celtics lose Game 1 and I try to figure out why the Celtics kept using drop coverage against James Harden. Why did Jaylen Brown disappear in the 2nd and 3rd quarter, what happened with Derrick White, how can the Celtics cut down their turnovers and what I would like to see from them in Game 2.

How the Celtics won Game 6 and why Marcus Smart should get more credit in this series. A full Round 2 preview vs the 76ers, the 5 things the Celtics have over the 76ers and what 3 things I am worried about including the 76ers 3 point shooting if the Celtics go with their double big lineup.

The quickest episode in the history of the podcast. I just needed to get some things off my chest about Game 6.

How the Celtics won Game 4 and what they need to do in Game 5 to move on to round 2. Jaylen took his mask off, Rob looked better than ever, the guard play was lights out again and how the Celtics slowed down the Hawks bench after they went off in Game 3.

Why I am not happy with Malcolm Brogdon and how the Celtics got dominated on the boards again. A quick rant about the Celtics not drafting Saddiq Bey, what has been going on with Jaylen Brown, what the Celtics need to do in Game 4 and why I think early foul for Derrick White was the start of a painful night for the Celtics.

The Celtics take a 2-0 series lead after the bench took the team's defense to the next level. I talk about how much Sam Hauser has improved his defense, the Celtics unreal guard play, the frustrating part of allowing so many offensive rebounds and why the Celtics need to play faster. I talk give you a preview of Game 3 on Friday.

The Celtics take 1 game in the first round of the Atlanta Hawks and I tell you what I liked and didn't like about the game. Why I don't care about any Tatum stats this playoff run, the presence of Rob Williams on both ends of the floor and what 5 things the Celtics can do to take a 2-0 series lead.

It time for the Playoffs and I give you my 5 thoughts / concerns about this Celtics team heading into the playoffs including why this is the perfect time for the Celtics to take those next steps as group and fight through adversity better than they ever have before. What will Joe Mazzulla do with his rotation and what will happen if their 3 point shots aren't falling during this playoff run. I breakdown the possible matchup against either the Hawks or the Heat and why the Heat in clutch situations should scare the Celtics more than you think.

The Celtics can get a huge win over the Bucks last week, I breakdown what they did well in that game that needs to carry into the playoffs. I also see what the path might be for the Celtics to get the #1 seed and if not who might they be facing in the playoffs as the #2 seed. A full preview of the final 4 games of the regular season and what 1 thing Celtics need to focus on outside of shooting the 3 point ball well.

The Celtics have won 4 out of 5, what has changed for this team as of late and can they keep it going. The return of Rob Williams has been important and I explain why I want him to come off the bench going forward, plus what has been working for Jayson Tatum lately. A full preview of the upcoming Bucks game and why Jaylen Brown continues to be the most important player on this team.

Jaylen Brown had a good week, Jayson Tatum had a bad week, the offensive rebounding was bad, #12 had a good shooting night but made a bad decision that same night. There is some good, there is some bad and I try to figure it out all this week on Episode 211, and also talk about how nervous I am that one player on the Kings might get 20+ rebounds vs the Celtics on Tuesday night.

On this week's episode I talk about #12 missing those 2 free throws for the first time and what 3 things I saw last week that helped me feel better about the Celtics moving forward. My thoughts on Kemba Walker sitting behind the Celtics bench, a preview of the 4 games this week & why the Celtics should win them all, plus a surprising Dud of the Week.

I am very angry in this week's episode and I explain why every Celtics fan should be very angry. I talk about the embarrassing loss to the Nets, the no need for double OT against the Knicks and why after Monday's night Cavs this week, how the Celtics can and should win at least 8 out of 10 games. Plus, why haven't the Celtics figured out a way to stop being mentally soft after giving up big leads.

The Celtics get a huge win over the 76ers this past Saturday, but I talk about why I was angry at Joe Mazzulla late in the 4th quarter. I explain why Jaylen Brown needs to get more credit over the first two games since the All Star Break and preview the 4 games this week the Celtics have against 3 out of the top 5 teams in the Eastern Conference.

There are 23 games left for the Celtics and I breakdown the schedule not only for them but the other teams that close by in the standings. I give you my thoughts on All Star Weekend and Jayson Tatum's first signature sneaker and how the Celtics can win the season series vs the 76ers on Saturday night.

Only 25 games left in the regular season and I give you my exceptions of the team and the players going forward. Should #12 be worried about his minutes with Mike Muscala coming into the mix, can Sam Hauser continue this great 3 point shooting and why I am disappointed in Payton Pritchard. Also a new Banner Banter Podcast record has been broken and what will Brad do with the buyout market.

The Celtics lead in the Eastern Conference Standings is getting smaller and smaller by the day, so I explain what they can do before the All Star Break to extend that lead. The consistency of Derrick White, Jayson Tatum's poor 3 point shooting, a preview of the massive game against the 76ers this week and how will this Kyrie Irving trade affect how Brad Stevens handles the upcoming trade deadline.

The Celtics didn't play their best basketball to start the week but did some good things in their comeback to beat the Lakers and I explained what they can improve on. I am starting to get concerned about Jaylen and Jayson in clutch situations and why the fan base needs to give Derrick White more love. I also preview the two games this week vs the Nets and the Suns.

This week I talk about the big win over the Warriors and why the missed free throws annoyed me more than the amount of turnovers Jayson Tatum had. I talk about why I need to see more from #12 even after he had a great game vs the Raptors. Then I give you a full preview of the 4 game week the Celtics have including the big game on Saturday against the Lakers, who I just hate so so much.

This week I breakdown Jayson Tatum's 51 point game and why I would like him to take less three pointers going forward. I talk to you about my trip to see the Celtics down in Charlotte over the weekend and why Malcolm Brogdon filled into Jaylen Brown's role nicely over the last 3 games. I also try to figure out how the Celtics can get over the mental hump of playing the Warriors this week.

This week I try to figure out what happened in that embarrassing Thunder game and if the Celtics are turning into a flip the switch type of team. I give you a hot take about Jayson Tatum that might piss you off, why Malcom Brogdon's week might be more important than you think with Marcus Smart hurt and what I need to see from the Celtics week as they have a big game against the Nets on Thursday. Also, a big thanks to Jack's Abby for sponsoring the podcast over the last handful of weeks, don't forget to check out their delicious and crisp light lager called Banner City.

It is the 200th Episode of the Podcast, thank you all so much for listening every single week. This week I talk about why I am concerned about the Celtics three point shooting, the great week Rob Williams had and why he shouldn't be in the starting lineup. What we can expect from the Luka vs Tatum this week in Dallas and why Marcus Smart really impressed me last week.

This week I try to figure why the Celtics didn't play well for the last two weeks and what they can do moving forward to make sure this doesn't happen again. I also talk about how the Celtics need to keep their own on the prize while teams in their division are catching up to them, the recent play of Malcom Brogdon & a surprising Stud of the Week.

The Celtics have a tough weekend and I try to figure out what happened. I talk about the Lakers game from last week, what has happened between the Celtics in November and December & how it might be fixed. I also talk about the great rebounding of Jaylen Brown as of late and of course give you, your Stud & Dud of the week.

The Celtics continue their West Coast Trip this week and I recap what has happened already and what needs to happen for the final 2 games. I was a little frustrated with Jayson Tatum's recent performance against the Warriors and I try to figure out why he always struggles against them. Why I am thankful for Blake Griffin and what will happen when Rob Williams returns sooner than later.

The Celtics went back to ISO Ball and turning the ball over to start the month of December and I explain what they need to do to go back to their November ways. Why the Celtics need to keep Jaylen going when he starts off strong and my hope for the Celtics should do the rest of the season, if they can beat the Warriors this weekend.

The Celtics have another strong week thanks to their bench depth and I give thanks to Payton Pritchard and Luke Kornet for always being ready. Why Jaylen Brown should be an All Star, why #12 had a rough week last week and a full preview of the two big games against the Heat at the Garden this week.

The Celtics continue to win thanks to their 3 point shooting and I explain why it just isn't a thing for this year and when it might have started last year. Why the Celtics defense has been improving, the great week Derrick White had filling in for Marcus Smart and a full preview of all 4 games this week.

The Celtics have won 6 games in a row and I talk about what I think might be the main reason behind it. The great play of Marcus Smart recently as the point guard and why I was pleased to see Payton Pritchard on the floor against the Nuggets. A preview of 3 upcoming games this week & an injury update for Malcom Brogdon.

The Celtics shot the 3 ball point ball very well against the Knicks and I explain why. I give you my thoughts on the play from the bench players recently, who should be getting crunch time minutes, and what 3 things to look for in the 4 games this week.

This week I talk about the great play from Malcom Brogdon and Sam Hauser off the bench and why I am a little concerned about the possibility that Jaylen and Jayson might not be getting enough help to start the season. My thoughts on the #12 suspension and a full preview of the 3 upcoming games this week.

The Celtics start off the season 3-0 and I give you a preview on how they can go 6-0 just like they did back in 2009-2010. I breakdown Jayson Tatum's record breaking week and why I am a little concerned about how bad the Celtics defense has been so far without Rob Williams & Al Horford. 

The Boston Celtics are ready for the 2022-2023 and I give you my thoughts on what the team needs to do, what the players have to accomplish individually and why every game matters in a deep Eastern Conference for the Celtics to get back to the NBA Finals. Will #12 get his extension and why his improvements on rebounding could make or break this upcoming season.

This week I talk about the 2 preseasons game against the Hornets and the Raptors. I talk about the great things I am seeing from Malcom Brogdon and Derrick White & the not so great stuff from Marcus Smart. I breakdown Jayson Tatum's rebounding so far this preseason and why I think Noah Vonleh should make the roster.

I recap the first preseason game, why they looked good and why I can't have one thing from last season happen again for this upcoming season. I talk about KG's comments about how the Celtics locker room can handle the Ime Udoka situation and I give you my thoughts on the Blake Griffin signing.

I am back for Season 5 of the podcast and I give you my thoughts on the Ime Udoka news from the culture off the court to the Xs and Os on the court. What can Jaylen and Jayson do now to help this team move forward from this situation and I also talk about the new coach Joe Mazzulla as we enter the first preseason game this weekend.

I am back after a long summer break to talk to you about the Celtics schedule that just came out. I give you my quick thoughts on the death of Bill Russell and these wild Kevin Durant trade rumors, plus how much will Brogdon and Gallinari help this team going forward.

Celtics lose in the NBA Finals and I take you through my 7 steps of grieving. I ask each player to improve on 1 thing this offseason and try to breakdown what Brad Stevens can do with all his TPEs to help this team get back to the NBA Finals next season.

I was on another level when I recorded this episode. I let you know my thoughts, my concerns, my love, my passion, basically just let it loose after a tough Game 5 loss. I also talk about what I expect the Celtics to do in Game 6 & so much more.

I start off the podcast giving your ears so much positivity its gonna hurt but then I take a dark turn thanks to how well the Warriors rebounded the ball and how poorly the final 7 minutes were for the Celtics. I talk about why the Jaylen and Jayson have to out play Steph and what are some things the Celtics offense can do to catch the Warriors defense off guard for once.

I breakdown how Jaylen started off hot and how Jayson closed out Game 3. A very sneaky good game from Rob Williams and even better game play by Ime and his staff with how they played Rob. Why the Celtics have to hit their free throws and continue to win the battle of the boards.