Green With Envy: A Boston Celtics Podcast

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Celtics PRIDE: Are These Celtics Historic? Mar 22, 2022

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In the past week the Celtics held Golden State to just 32 points in the first half, and during a stretch where the team seems to be legitimately dominating their competition, Adam, Josh and Mike try to answer the question: is this team historically good? But first on this episode of the Celtics Pride Podcast, Mike reacts to Adam’s ‘superstar’ theory on the last episode of Celtics Pride, and questions whether Jayson Tatum can become the top 5 player during these playoffs that Adam believes is necessary to win a title. This prefaces a new segment on the show called the Jayson Tatum Gush-fest, which aims to use facts and stats to celebrate Tatum’s ascendance. “We’re going to call him out when we need to, but we will also be the first to congratulate him when he deserves it.” A lot of fans are wondering if this team’s current play is a fluke after the first half of the season, but the Pride Guys would rather look at how good this team actually is. Are they historically good? Mike chimes in with some historical comparisons, using net rating to explain why the Celtics not only have a chance to win the Championship this year, but also should be considered immediately as the 2nd best team in the league behind the Phoenix Suns. They truly are on another level. Josh looks at this year’s team in awe from the perspective of how good several individuals are on the defensive side of the ball, using hustle stats to show that the Celtics have guys who are elite at charges taken, loose balls recovered, deflections, steals and blocked shots. But the most important aspect of this team being on another level is how perfect their role players fit their roles to compliment their two stars. Tune in to get your Celtics fix. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (“Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff, @mikeminkoffnba Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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CelticsPod: It's so pretty! Mar 21, 2022

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Adam and Will are flabbergasted by just how good the Boston Celtics are playing right now, and how easily they're dispatching their opponents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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CelticsPod: Big win against the Warriors Mar 17, 2022

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The three-man weave is back to discuss the biggest takeaways from last night's win over the Golden State Warriors, and how the Boston Celtics are now fighting to keep homecourt advantage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Celtics PRIDE: Who Do You Fear In The NBA Playoffs? Mar 15, 2022

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In this episode of the Celtics PRIDE Podcast, Adam and Josh start with a quick review of the past week including another buzzer beater at the hands of the Dallas Mavericks and Luca Doncic. Then they discuss KG night. What is the meaning of such celebrations? Will Ray Allen get his number in the rafters next? What is the impact on the current roster of this celebration and of KG coming back into the Garden? Then Josh hits his quota of mentioning Bill Simmons every podcast prompting a discussion of the current team and whether they have a secondary scorer capable of hitting big shots when Jason Tatum gets doubled. Hint: it’s about team basketball not star power with this team. Then Adam and Josh take a look at the playoff teams in both the East and West to identify whether any of them seem scary in the playoffs. Does this year provide a unique opportunity for the Celtics to possibly contend for a title now? Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (“Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff, @mikeminkoffnba Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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CelticsPod: KG + A tough loss Mar 14, 2022

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Adam and Greg discuss the KG ceremony, Ray Allen's legacy, and some takeaway's from the Boston Celtics tough loss against the Dallas Mavericks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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CelticsPod: Good Time Keep Rolling Mar 11, 2022

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Adam and Will get together to discuss Al Horford's recent performances, Grant Williams looming contract extension, and Jayson Tatum being a DOMINANT force Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Celtics PRIDE: Tatum's MVP-type level up and Celebrating Coach Ime Mar 08, 2022

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In the latest episode of the Celtics PRIDE Podcast, Adam and Mike revel in the Celtics’ proved-it 3-0 week against the Hawks, Grizzlies, and Nets. With the Celtics putting the league on notice–if they hadn’t already–on the backs of Tatum’s stellar play and (Coach of the Month) Ime’s impressive job steering the team’s turnaround, the Pride Guys take a closer look at just what is going on. First, Mike pleads his case for Jayson Tatum to enter the MVP conversation after watching him go toe-to-toe with Morant and Durant… and come out clearly ahead each time. No… Mike doesn’t believe Tatum should *win* the MVP. But, Top 5…? There just might be something there. Mike lays out his argument for why – after Giannis, Jokic, and Embiid – there’s nobody clearly more deserving of an MVP vote than Jayson Tatum this season based on his improved play, how the advanced stats portray his body of work, and some subtle but noteworthy off-the-court signs of growth, leadership, and maturity. And Adam… doesn’t think Mike is *necessarily* crazy by the end of it. Mike and Adam then transition to discuss Ime Udoka’s imprint on the team – both in their most recent high-level play, and his deserved credit for the overall turnaround the team has experienced over the course of the season. They note how Udoka helped the team shake free from too often getting punked by the opposition in the beginning of the season to now having their chests puffed out and proving their mettle on a nightly basis. Then they discuss whether *any* of the criticism levied toward Udoka earlier in the year was fair: rotations and lineup choices; game management; any of it? While Adam and Mike easily rebuke the way-too-premature ‘Fire Ime’ crowd, they have more thoughts about whether or what from Ime’s first few months may have been fair to criticize – if anything at all. Finally, the guys look to the standings and the C’s upcoming games to gauge where they see the team ending up – with a finish between 3rd and 5th place looking increasingly likely. With games against Charlotte, Detroit, and Dallas coming up this week, Adam and Mike are riding the wave of positive momentum hoping for more strong play ahead… and the guys are both feeling full of Celtics Pride. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (“Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff, @mikeminkoffnba Email: at celticspridepodcast@gmail.com You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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CelticsPod: Tatum 50 Burger & Celtics Rolling Mar 07, 2022

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Adam, Will, and Greg went live after Boston's big win over the Brooklyn Nets with Tatum dropping a 50 BURGER and tying Larry Bird for most 50 point games for the Celtics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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CelticsPod: The Precipice of a VIBE Mar 04, 2022

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Adam, Will, and Greg get together to discuss the Celtics BIG TIME win over the Memphis Grizzlies, Ime Udoka winning coach of the month, and the acquisition of Nik Stauskas. The Celtics are fun again, we're all vibing and the energy is on a 10 right now. Let's GO! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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CelticsPod: Don't Call It A Comeback Mar 02, 2022

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Adam is joined by Tim Sheils to discuss the Boston Celtics victory over the Atlanta Hawks. From the increased physicality in the second half, Derrick White's big performance, and the unfortunate injury to Jaylen Brown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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