Weekly opinions, insights, and cap-and-stats nerdery on all things Celtics.
The CelticsPride Podcast is invigorated by good news but the team skids to a 1-3 week with losses to the Nets, Jazz and Thunder. After several 40-point performances of late by opposing players, is our defense really to blame? The guys dissect the impact of continued injuries on the team’s chemistry, and then put a … Continue reading Episode #8 – 3.08.20 – The 110-Point Era, Kyrie Conspiracy, plus… WE’VE MOVED to The CelticsBlog Podcast Feed on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! →
Adam, Mike and Josh walk through the Celtics convincing victories over Portland and Utah out West, looking at Brad Stevens’ rotations, Tatum’s continued strong play, and Brown’s under-the-radar steady performances. We get a Mike Drop explaining why Jayson Tatum’s emergence is the best possible thing that could happen to the NBA. Josh tries to help … Continue reading Episode #7 – 3.01.20 – A Strong Finish Out West, How Superstar Tatum will Save the NBA, and… Was there EVER a Hole in the Middle? →
Adam, Mike and Josh discuss whether the refs jobbed the Celtics against LA and what the nail-biter ultimately means. They look ahead to break down what they’re watching for over the remainder of the season, question Jayson Tatum’s off-court decision-making (read: tattoos) while praising his on-court performances, and wonder about whether Kemba’s got another gear … Continue reading Episode #6 – 2.23.20 – (Almost) Beat LA, What’s to Come with Tatum, Kemba, and Theis, and Some All-Star Thoughts →
Adam, Mike and Josh give Mike props for highlighting Tatum’s recent emergence *before* Tatum SHOWED OUT against the Clippers. They talk about a strong week against tough competition in OKC, Houston, and LAC. Coach Josh gives us a Coaches Corner breakdown of how the Celtics use Grant Williams to defend the ‘mouse in the house’ … Continue reading Episode #5 – 2.16.20 – Superstar Jayson Tatum is here, How Grant Williams Saves all the Mouses in all the Houses, and KG’s #5 is Going to the Rafters →
Adam, Mike and Josh discuss the Celtics’ inaction at the trade deadline and implications of moves made by other Eastern Conference contenders. They list potential targets on the buyout market, effusively profess their love of Romeo Langford, and then proceed to do a deep dive statistical comparison between Jayson Tatum and Paul George, Kawhi, Giannis, … Continue reading Episode #4 – 2.9.20 – Wherefore art thou, Romeo? Buyout Market Sleepers, and Tatum vs KD at the age of 21. →
The Celtics Pride crew breaks down last week’s matchup with the 76ers and shares reactions to Celtics All Star selections and snubs. Then, the Gordon Hayward Hate-o-Meter is downgraded to cautious worry, as more forgotten Celtics players from the 80’s and 90’s are remembered. Mike loves Marcus Smart’s Salsa celebration. Coach Josh comments on a … Continue reading Podcast #3 – 2.2.20 – Hayward Hate-o-Meter, China Fallout on the Celtics’ Cap, and Brad’s “Thumb Zone.” →
Adam, Mike and Josh share their thoughts and reactions to the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant, and why they believe it hurt so bad despite their notions of rooting against him as Celtics Fans. Then, they review the Celtics’ past week of games, including a trouncing of the Lakers, and our first glimpse of Zion. … Continue reading Podcast #2 – 1.27.20 – Kobe’s Gone, Celtics vs. Zion, and Gordon Hayward Hate? →
The Celtics slide down a 3 game losing streak as Kemba rests. Marcus Smart breaks the Celtics’ single game 3 point record by hitting 11 3’s vs phoenix, and Josh compares Grant Williams’ stats to Draymond Green’s rookie year.