Green With Envy: A Boston Celtics Podcast

Latest Episodes:

CelticsPod: Kemba Trade Reaction Jun 18, 2021

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Adam is joined by Cody Chalifoux for the first half of the show, to get a fans perspective on the deal, before being joined by CelticsBlog's Jeremy Stevens for a writer's/analysts point of view. Basically, Moses and Horford + 2023 second is a win for Kemba, this years 1st and a 2025 2nd rounder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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CelticsPod: How do the coaching vacancies affect the Celtics? Was Tatum snubbed? Jun 18, 2021

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Adam and Will dive into the new coaching vacancies around the league, and if Boston remains the most desirable destination. Also, are the coaches we thought were front runners still front runners? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Celtics PRIDE: The Kemba Walker Conundrum Jun 15, 2021

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On this episode of the The Celtics PRIDE podcast the guys briefly ponder whether Marcus Smart has lost a step, in light of the news he failed to make an All-Defense team. Then, they take a deep look at the “Kemba Walker Conundrum” and explore whether team building oriented around small point guards is simply doomed to fail. Adam shares his small point guard hypothesis and asks Mike and Josh to weigh-in, before revealing what he found when he dug into existing research on this very question. Josh and Mike share their perspectives, understanding of the research, and core basketball beliefs, as the crew ultimately looks at the implications for Adam’s question on the Celtics’ -- and Brad Stevens’ -- upcoming decisions heading into the offseason. Will Stevens move away from Ainge’s affinity for small point guards? And is there really better value to the Celtics in trading Kemba or keeping a potential 20 ppg scorer? “What I wanted to ask you guys is, I’ve had this hypothesis that small point guards, once they start to age -- once they get into their early 30s -- they regress really quickly and faster, more dramatically than other sized players; So, I first want to ask you guys… what are your thoughts on that hypothesis?” - Adam Motenko. Finally, the team briefly reflects on the ongoing coaching search, whether the Celtics’ preferred choice is currently on the bench for a team in the playoffs, and how and when Celtics fans are likely to hear the news about the team’s new coach. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (we're “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: Answering your twitter questions Jun 14, 2021

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With the rumor mill running dry, and content in short supply, Adam and Greg turned to Twitter for some help. In this episode, the guys dive into some of the questions posed to us on Twitter. From Ainge's departure signalling a culture reset, to the issues with making a sign-and-trade - we look at your biggest queries through a deeper lense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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CelticsPod: Rob Williams, extend/trade/risk? Jun 11, 2021

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Adam and Will dive into the conundrum that is Robert Williams. Entering the last year of his rookie contract, Brad Stevens has a big decision to make. Do the Celtics extend Williams early, and look to get a team friendly deal in place that gives him some stability while trying to find health and consistency? Or do the Celtics take the risk of letting Rob his restricted free-agency next summer? Of course, there's always the option of trading the high-flying big, too. Sprinkle in some Semi Ojeleye discussions for good measure, and the guys start looking at contract decisions the team will need to be making in the coming weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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CelticsPod: Kemba Trade Talk Jun 09, 2021

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Adam is joined by Tim Sheils to discuss potential trades involving Kemba Walker, from Kristaps Porzingis to Al Horford and Damian Lillard, the guys get into potential packages, fit, and likelihood before taking a gander at potential salary dump destinations. With Kemba Walker widely being viewed as the biggest move to make this off-season, the guys give you the low down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Celtics PRIDE: Kemba Trades, Off-Season Moves, Stevens as President Jun 08, 2021

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On this episode of the The Celtics PRIDE podcast the guys give secondary thoughts on Brad Stevens in the President of Basketball Operations role after having a few days to digest the news. How will Stevens differ from Ainge in the way he runs the front office, the type of culture he creates and the way he caters to the modern player? “I’m really curious about what Stevens is going to look like, what his values are going to look like as an executive and what kind of player talent evaluation he is going to care about… we don’t know what Brad Stevens cares about and we will find out as he starts making moves. I don’t know what else to do but wait and see and evaluate once we see what he does.” - Adam Motenko The guys then look ahead to the offseason. They compare this team to the one Danny Ainge took over in 2003 and argue about the ceiling of this Celtics roster. The answer determines the types of moves they may need to make this offseason. How limited is this team’s future because of the salary cap picture. They look at trading Kemba Walker and discuss some possible deals. They also discuss re-signing Evan Fournier, trading Tristan Thompson, trading Marcus Smart and extending Robert Williams. Is Dame Lillard a realistic option and would we even want that contract? Finally, Adam updates a couple of bets the guys made this season. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (we're “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: Coaches, Free Agents, and Stevens Tenure Jun 07, 2021

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The whole gang get together for today's episode, where we discuss Brad Steven's coaching tenure in Boston and debate if it was a failure or not. We follow the debate up with some Tatum discussion, and explore his next steps before dipping our toes into free agency and each choose 1 target we would like to see the Celtics pursue, We wrap up the show by giving our top 3 coaching candidates and discussing who we think is the overall best fit. Follow Adam, Greg, and Will on twitter for regular Celtics updates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Celtics PRIDE: Ainge Retires & Stevens Promoted Jun 03, 2021

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The Celtics PRIDE guys react to the news of Danny Ainge retiring, and the promotion of Brad Stevens to the President of Basketball Operations. Josh waxes maybe a little too poetic about his theories of how this transition was in the works for a couple years since Danny Ainge’s heart attack in 2019, and gives a heart-felt “Thank You” to Danny Ainge with some words of gratitude for his 18 years at the helm of the Basketball Operations and personnel decisions. “The main thing is that Celtics pride continuity is maintained with the homegrown guys staying within the franchise to keep tradition alive. That's the bridge that Danny Ainge made from red Auerbach, and if Brad stays a while and can handle the job, that's the best way to continue having good people and maintaining tradition at the same time. It creates hopefully continued continuity of institutional legacy.” Mike and Adam ask “is this a good thing?” and offer implications of this move on the team going forward. Then Josh provides some names of candidates out of his list of 25 that should be on the short list due to three criteria: 1.) Ties to franchise legacy and history, 2.) Age/relatability to the new generation, and 3.) Respect from the players. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (we're “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: Ainge, Stevens, Head Coaching - fans react Jun 02, 2021

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An emergency podcast recorded live on lockeroom, where multiple Celtics fans took stage to dissect and discuss today's news surrounding Danny Ainge and Brad Stevens, and an open discussion on head coaching candidates and how their hiring would affect the teams trade strategy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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