Banner Banter Podcast

On this week’s episode I am joined by Adam Taylor from CelticsBlog. We recap the great win against the Clippers, Jeff Teague’s poor play and what the Celtics need to do improve the team. I also give you the Stud and Dud of the Week and talk about what Kemba, Jayson and Jaylen need to do to get to the free throw line more.

Celtics have now lost 4 out of their last 6 and go on a 5 game road trip starting on Tuesday. What will the Celtics need to do win these games out west and how will they adjust with Marcus Smart getting injured. When will see the original Kemba Walker again, what trade options might be available for the Celtics and why I enjoyed the play of Daniel Theis and the Timelord this past week.

Not the best week for the Celtics after getting swept by the 76ers but what were some of the positives without Tatum playing. How will Payton Pritchard’s MCL injury affect the bench for the next couple of weeks and how long will it take for this team to get on the same page going forward=. I also preview the big match up with the Lakers this Saturday.

The Celtics had a nice week of basketball, but everything has changed to thanks to Covid-19. How will the Celtics survive their own Covid-19 outbreak and who needs to step up this week until the team is back at full strength. Also how much did Tacko improve and can we trust Semi all season long.

Celtics win 3 out of their 4 games this week and I break it all down. Why does Jaylen Brown keep improving and is Jayson Tatum finally trusting his teammates more. I explain why the starting lineup has to change and the one thing about the Celtics that is very embarrassing so far this season. You will also get a full breakdown of the 4 upcoming games the Celtics have this week against the Raptors,...

The Celtics didn’t have a great to start the season by going 1-2, what is going to have to change for their 4 upcoming games this week. Is Jayson Tatum playing too much ISO Basketball and why Jaylen Brown has been best player for the Celtics so far. The Timelord shows massive improvements and will Brad change the starting lineup going forward.

The Celtics did not have a great preseason and have a lot to work on. I try to figure out what they and their recent draft picks have to work on before the start of the season & why Jayson Tatum has to cut his hair as soon as possible. I also preview the first 3 games of the regular season against the Bucks, Nets & Pacers and give you my Stud & Dud of the week.

This week I am joined by the majority owner and Governor of the Boston Celtics, Wyc Grousbeck. I talk to Wyc about the upcoming season, when fans will be coming back to the Garden and if he would be willing to switch seats with me for 1 game. I also give you a preview of the two preseasons games the Celtics have this week

The NBA Schedule is out and I give you all the fun little stats about it for the Celtics. I also give you a month by month breakdown on how the Celtics might do. I talk about the important hiring of Evan Turner and try to keep you up to date with everything else going on in the world of the Boston Celtics.

Training Camp starts on December 1st so I give you the 5 storylines that I am looking for heading into the start of the new season. Should Marcus Smart come off the bench and how much pressure is on Brad Stevens. I also break down the Jayson Tatum contract extension and talk about why I am little nervous Payton Pritchard took #11. *this was recorded before Celtics got a trade exception from the Ho...

Gordon Hayward, Vincent Poirier and Enes Kanter are no longer members of the Boston Celtics. Who did Danny Ainge get in the draft and who did he sign as free agents for the upcoming season. I try my best to breakdown all the positives and negatives from this crazy week in the NBA.

NBA Draft is in two days and I try to give you every option the Celtics could take in this draft. Will it be a sign and trade with Gordon Hayward, will it be trading up with their 3 first round picks or will they be staying put and getting younger.

The Celtics season is over after losing game 6 to the Miami Heat. A recap of the game, a rant for all the Brad Stevens Haters, why Jayson Tatum should sign his extension this offseason and much more.

Celtics survive and force a game 6 after a nice team win. Daniel Theis and Enes Kanter dominated the paint, is that going to be the key to success in Game 6, I try to figure that out. The Heat won’t shoot that poorly again from 3, how can the Celtics react to it, and I also breakdown the two big back to back shots that Jaylen Brown hit in the 4th quarter. 

Celtics turnovers and lack of effort on rebounding puts them in a bad 3-1 hole heading into Friday. I try to figure out what they can do to limit those turnovers and what they can do defensively on the Heat’s pick n roll. I also talk about Tatum’s terrible first half and a shot by Marcus Smart that shouldn’t have ever happened in the 4th quarter. 

Celtics get a much needed game 3 and have now won 12 straight road games in the Bubble. What can they do in Game 4 to keep that streak going and why Jaylen and Jayson need to be the focus on the offense. Was Gordon Hayward the real reason why the Celtics won or was it someone else. I also breakdown the Celtics defense on Butler and Dragic. 

Celtics are now down 0-2 in the Eastern Conference Finals. What happened after they went up 17 points in the 2nd quarter. Who is to blame for not figuring out the Heat’s zone defense, will Gordon Hayward even help at this point plus much and are the Celtics tough enough to come back and win the series.

Celtics lose a heartbreaking game to start off the Eastern Conference Finals. I try to figure out why the Celtics are so mentally soft and cant close out games. I breakdown the great games from Tatum, Wanamaker and Smart and try to be positive about the Kemba vs Dragic matchup. 

The Boston Celtics are going to the Eastern Conference Finals for the 3rd time in the last 4 years. I try and figure out how this series made it to 7 games and what the Celtics need to improve on going into the next series. You will also get a full preview of the matchup with the Heat. 

The Celtics lose in double OT and now have to play a game 7 on Friday night. I try to figure out why people aren’t more upset about the runs the Celtics allowed in the 2nd and 3rd quarter instead of being mad at the refs. Why did Kemba play so poorly, is he ready for the spotlight in Game 7. I also breakdown the great triple double performance by Marcus Smart.

Celtics take 3-2 series after a blowout win vs the Raptors. I explain why the two Brads were the key pieces to the victory. I try to figure out if Jaylen Brown & Daniel Theis can give us more great games and why Jayson Tatum has a lot of pressure on his shoulders going into game 6.

Celtics go cold in Game 4 and now have to win a best of 3 series. What changes will Brad Stevens have to make for Game 5 and is this team mentally tough enough to win this series. I try to figure out why Jaylen has been playing so poorly as of late and why Kemba needs to put the team on his back more than Tatum does. 

Celtics lose Game 3 in a heartbreaking fashion. I explain why Brad Stevens is to blame for the loss and why the Celtics have to figure out the Raptors Triangle Zone. I also break down how Torontos Big 3 combined for 71 points when they only averaged 60 per game during the regular season.

Celtics take a 2-0 series lead against the Raptors. I try to figure out why Marcus Smart has the most confidence out of anyone on the planet, how the Celtics survived the punch from the Raptors in the first & 3rd quarters and what 5 things they need to get a 3-0 series lead.