Celtics Beat

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607: Does Jayson Tatum Need the Ball MORE?! w/ Dan Greenberg Jan 18, 2025

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Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for Barstool Sports. Dan joins the program to discuss the Celtics win over the Magic, whether the vibes are fixed, and why Tatum's usage rate doesn't tell the whole story. Twitter: @StoolGreenie

4:07 Celtics engagement against Magic was a return to normal

12:15 Championship should give Celtics some grace

29:00 Tatum’s usage doesn’t tell the complete story

47:22 Celtics record is still elite

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606: Brandon Jennings' Comments on Jayson Tatum Reek of Resentment w/ Gary Washburn Jan 11, 2025

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Gary Washburn is a National NBA Writer for The Boston Globe. Gary joins the program to discuss the Celtics lack-of-focus in the fourth quarter, why they cannot skip any steps this year, and why Brandon Jennings' comments are part of a bigger NBA problem. Twitter: @Gwashburnglobe

4:13 Celtics level of consistency is off

19:35 Something off on this team’s “DNA”

26:11 Can C’s afford to skip steps?

37:55 Jennings’ comments on Tatum reek of resentment

48:16 Other pro leagues don’t tear their sport down

Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, January 11th, 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks and Gametime! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5! Download the Gametime app and use the code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase!

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605: Jayson Tatum's Growth Leads to Championships w/ Steve Bulpett Jan 04, 2025

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Steve Bulpett is a Senior NBA Columnist for Heavy.com. Steve joins the program to discuss the impressive start to the Boston Celtics west coast road trip, why Tatum's MVP case is murky, and whether Victor Wembanyama is really the next true great star. Twitter: @SteveBHoop

3:14 Celtics still create a ton of interest nationally

4:57 Does pending Jimmy Butler trade impact Boston/Eastern Conference?

9:07 Did new CBA hurt what makes the NBA so popular?

28:12 Is Tatum the new age Tim Duncan?

35:45 Wemby is the next all-time great

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604: Unselfish Play Led to Successful 2024 for the Boston Celtics w/ Marc D'Amico Dec 28, 2024

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Marc D'Amico is an insider, reporter, and host for the Boston Celtics. Marc joins the program to chat about the Boston Celtics bountiful 2024, Jaylen Brown's new award, and why this team's "ego" is why they are so successful. Twitter: @Marc_DAmico

3:42 Celtics, internally, feel great about 2024 and beyond

9:06 Boston’s lack of ego

15:31 Team still faces unfair scrutiny

26:38 Jaylen wins SI NBA Player of the Year

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603: Is Celtics 3-Point Math UNBEATABLE w/ Matt Moore Dec 20, 2024

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Matt Moore is a NBA writer for The Action Network. Matt joins the program to discuss his latest substack column surrounding the Boston Celtics 3-point equation, if anyone can beat it, and whether the NBA Cup is actually good for basketball. Twitter: @HPBasketball

4:31 Teams cannot let Boston shoot uncontested catch-and-shoot 3’s

14:46 Can other teams model what Celtics are doing?

25:37 Celtics 3-point model isn’t what fans are complaining about

29:08 How do we change the narrative around the NBA currently?

44:33 Can Giannis and LeBron winning the NBA Cup make it more meaningful?

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602: Payton Pritchard is Turning Into a Steph-like 3-Point Shooter w/ Bobby Manning Dec 13, 2024

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Bobby Manning covers the Celtics for CLNS Media and Boston Sports Journal. Bobby joins the program to discuss Payton Pritchard's impact so far, a slight concern with Jrue Holiday, and why this season is kind of boring. Twitter: @RealBobManning

2:58 Sad they didn’t make the NBA Cup?

5:08 Where would the Celtics be without Pritchard?

16:14 Can Pritchard have a real role deep in the playoffs?

21:04 Holiday with an important bounce-back game

34:50 Celtics miss Hauser’s consistent production

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601: Has Jayson Tatum Surpassed Giannis Antetokounmpo w/ Keith Smith Dec 07, 2024

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Keith Smith covers the NBA and the salary cap for Spotrac. Keith joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics' regular season sweep of the Milwaukee Bucks, Jrue Holiday sticking it to his old team, and Payton Pritchard's role on this team. Twitter: @KeithSmithNBA

4:52 Celtics sweep Bucks in regular season

11:19 Tatum > Giannis?

20:27 Jrue Holiday remains impactful vs his old team

23:05 Boston head and shoulders above Milwaukee

37:02 Pritchard playing like Isaiah Thomas

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600: Be Thankful for this Boston Celtics Team w/ Dan Greenberg Nov 30, 2024

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Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics for Barstool Sports. Greenie joins the gang for EPISODE 600! Inside this episode you'll hear about how this group is better than the '08 team, why you should or should not care about the NBA Cup, and facing the Cleveland Cavaliers one more time. Twitter: @StoolGreenie

4:09 Be thankful for these Celtics

6:55 These Celtics are better than ’08 C’s

14:01 Young guys becoming legends

19:07 Do we care about the NBA Cup?

30:47 Rematch against the Cavaliers

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599: Is the Orlando Magic the BIGGEST THREAT to the Boston Celtics w/ Cedric Maxwell Nov 23, 2024

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Cedric Maxwell is a former Celtic, the 1981 NBA Finals MVP, and is a color analyst for the Boston Celtics Radio Network. Cedric joins the show to chat about Boston's trip to Washington DC, show off his new championship ring, who's the biggest threat to the Celtics in the East, and so much more! Twitter: @cedricmaxwell81

6:08 Will teams stop going to White House?

19:32 Celtics can’t shed last season until they’re eliminated

25:56 Will the C’s raise a NBA Cup banner?

35:54 Let-down games

55:25 Charles Lee pulling Lamelo

Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, November 23rd, 2024. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks and Gametime! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5! Download the Gametime app and use the code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase!

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598: Are Unbeaten Cavaliers Legitimate Threats to Celtics w/ Brian Barrett Nov 15, 2024

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Brian Barrett hosts "Off the Pike" on The Ringer Podcast Network. Brian joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics troubles against the Atlanta Hawks, what's different about Jaylen and Jayson this year, and a quick preview of Celtics-Cavaliers coming next week. Twitter: @itsbrianbarrett

9:37 Learning from mistakes in losses

25:00 Porzingis return will add so much

35:03 Tatum’s 1st quarter dominance

39:28 Celtics v Cavaliers preview

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