Celtics Talk

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Healthy Celtics can finally reach their potential, Oregon coach Dana Altman talks Payton Pritchard Jan 26, 2021

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Celtics insider Chris Forsberg is joined by Rob "Robbie Buckets" Snyder to discuss the Celtics finally having their big three play together this season. Is Jaylen Brown the NBA's most improved player? And what piece do the Celtics need to add to be title contenders? Later, Chris is joined by University of Oregon men's basketball head coach Dana Altman to talk about Payton Pritchard's college career.

3:55 - Chris and Rob discuss the Celtics finally having their starting lineup healthy and ready to play together for the first time this season. Who has proven to be the Celtics most important player?

9:16 - "What does this team need?" Chris and Rob talk about which part of the roster needs shoring up by Danny Ainge in order for the Celtics to contend for an NBA title.

15:10 - Ranking the Celtics most important players going forward. Who has to play to their full potential in order for the Celtics to succeed?

20:18 - Is Jaylen Brown the league's most improved player? Chris and Rob react to Brown having the 4th best odds according to PointsBet of winning the award and discuss who else is in the conversation.

26:41 - Chris is joined by Oregon Ducks head coach Dana Altman and the two discuss the rise of Pritchard Mania in Boston, Payton's college career, his greatest strengths as a player and more.

50:39 - Brian Scalabrine recalls one of his memories about Kobe Bryant in this teaser for “Sports Uncovered: My favorite Kobe story," a podcast by NBC Sports. Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sports-uncovered/id1503357591

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Crossover Pod: Are Joel Embiid and the new-look Sixers a problem for the Celtics? Jan 21, 2021

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Chris Forsberg and Max Lederman are joined by the Sixers Talk crew, Ben Berry & Danny Pommells, to debate where the Sixers & Celtics rank in the East.

5:30-Who wins the Marcus Smart vs Joel Embiid ‘flop off?’

10:30-Can we learn anything this early in the season between the Sixers & Celtics?

13:30-Are Sixers fans scared of a healthy Kemba Walker?

15:00-Where do the Celtics and Sixers rank in the East?

30:00-What are the Celtics/Sixers biggest concerns long-term?

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How will Kemba Walker’s return impact the Celtics and their title hopes? Jan 18, 2021

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Chris Forsberg and Steve Bulpett discuss Kemba Walker’s return to play for the Celtics, and where the Celtics rank in the East now that James Harden has joined the Nets.

1:30-Takeaways from Kemba Walker’s return to play

10:30-Which bench players have proven their worth so far this season?

18:30-Which type of player should Danny Ainge look to add?

29:00-Are the Nets the clear favorite in the East? Do the Celtics have what it takes to compete with them?

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Digesting the James Harden trade; Where does Pritchard rank among 2020 rookies? Jan 14, 2021

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Chris Forsberg and DJ break down how the James Harden trade to the Brooklyn Nets impacts the Eastern Conference. They discuss Jayson Tatum's MVP chances and Payton Pritchard's meteoric rise. DJ tries to match players with their respective self care habits.

2:49 - Does the James Harden to the Nets trade really change anything for the Celtics or the landscape of the Eastern Conference as a whole?

8:40 - Chris and DJ discuss which piece the Celtics could potentially trade for to bring them closer to title contention.

15:22 - What are the odds Jayson Tatum wins NBA MVP? Chris and DJ react to Tatum's +2000 odds provided by PointsBet.

19:33 - Chris and DJ play a game in which DJ has a list of Celtics players and a list of leisure/self-care activities and has to match them up.

30:02 - Looking ahead to the Celtics finally getting back on the court, Chris and DJ discuss what they would like to see continue (the pleasant surprise that is Payton Pritchard) and what they want to see the C's improve upon (holding leads and getting Kemba into the mix).

35:30 - Bruins minute with DJ! Tips for non-hockey fans to sound like they know what they're talking about when it comes to the Bruins season.

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Celtics vs. COVID, plus where does Boston rank in the beefed-up East? Jan 12, 2021

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ESPN senior NBA writer Baxter Holmes joins to discuss COVID’s impact on Boston’s roster and how the NBA should move forward as teams battle attrition across the league.

1:30-Is there a chance the NBA season gets postponed due to COVID-19?

6:30-Will COVID protocols lead to higher chances of players getting injured?

13:30-Will pausing the season for two weeks fix anything?

18:00-Holmes on the evolution of Brad Stevens

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Tatum and Brown shine off the court, plus Payton Pritchard Mania still running wild Jan 07, 2021

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Max Lederman joins Chris Forsberg on the Celtics Talk Podcast to discuss the leadership roles Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have taken off the court. They also react to rookie Payton Pritchard's game-winning basket in Miami and discuss where the Celtics rank in the Eastern Conference.

2:15 - Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum have become leaders both on and off the court for the Celtics

8:00 - Should we still be surprised by Payton Pritchard?

15:00 - How good is the Celtics bench?

24:00 - Where do the Celtics rank in the Eastern Conference right now?

31:00 - Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum address the media together and discuss the events that took place at the United States Capitol

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Comparing Payton Pritchard to former MVPs; Exclusive interview with the rookie Jan 05, 2021

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Chris Forsberg is joined by fellow NBC Sports Boston Insider John Tomase to talk about all things Payton Pritchard as well as the evolution of Jaylen Brown and the Celtics' surprising depth. We also hear from Pritchard himself via a preseason exclusive interview.

1:06 - Chris and John talk about what has impressed them the most about Payton Pritchard early in the season. Does the Oregon product have a shot at winning Rookie of the Year?

9:50 - Maybe one of the most important debates in Boston sports: What should Pritchard's nickname be?

14:08 - Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have become one of the most dangerous scoring duos in the NBA. Chris and John talk about the adjustments both players have continued to make each season to become legit young superstars.

21:05 - Will the Celtics bench provide enough depth this season after it failed to do so in the Bubble?

30:33 - Chris sat down with Payton Pritchard before the season began to get to know him a little better and hear about what excited the rookie the most about being a Celtic.

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Jumping on the Payton Pritchard hype train and evaluating Boston's rookies Dec 31, 2020

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00:55: Are you surprised Payton Pritchard has been as impactful as he has been?

09:37: Scenario where you trade Daniel Theis mid-season

10:28: What is the ideal starting five without Kemba Walker?

13:56: Payton Pritchard’s many nicknames

17:17: Rookie of the Year Odds: Surprising odds for Payton Pritchard & LaMelo Ball

23:37: How Robert Williams is doing everything he is supposed to do

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Jayson Tatum’s ill-advised final shot, the Celtics slow start, and an exclusive 1-on-1 with Kemba Walker Dec 28, 2020

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Chris Forsberg and DJ Bean break out the panic meters after the Celtics back-to-back losses. Also, an exclusive 1-on-1 with Kemba Walker.

2:00-Where’s your panic meter after the 1-2 start?

3:30-Second-guessing Brad Stevens’ final play

11:00-Are we already seeing depth issues for the Celtics?

16:30-Should we be overly optimistic about Robert Williams?

28:00-Exclusive 1-on-1 with Kemba Walker

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Breaking down the Celtics opening night win and an exclusive sit down with Brad Stevens Dec 24, 2020

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Chris Forsberg and Max Lederman break down the Celtics 122-121 win over the Bucks. Exclusive 1-on-1 with Brad Stevens on his expectations for this season.

2:00-Tatum once again shows why he’s a superstar

4:30-Forsberg: Jaylen the real here in Boston’s opener

10:00-Jeff Teague shows exactly why the Celtics brought him in

15:30-Who was the most surprising Celtic in their first game?

30:00-Exclusive 1-on-1 with Brad Stevens

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