Banner Banter Podcast

Celtics win game 1 vs the Raptors. I break down the good, the great, the bad and the ugly of this game. What 5 things the Celtics need to do in Game 2 to win again and why Theis and Timelord might be the perfect pairing vs this Raptors team. 

A special edition of the podcast. I have a zoom call with my friends and we discuss the NBA Boycott, what the NBA can do to express their voice going forward and we our opinions on the world of sports and the role it plays has with racial injustice. 

The Celtics are moving on to the Eastern Conference Semifinals and I explain why that happened. What did the Celtics do well that has to carry over to the next round and what did they do bad that shouldn’t carry over. I also breakdown the upcoming series with the Raptors and explain why Jaylen Brown is the important player in the series. 

The Celtics pulled off a victory after a very frustrating game to get the 3-0 series lead. I breakdown Marcus Smart doing Marcus Smart things and Kemba carrying the team for the first time in a while. I also try and figure out how the Celtics allowed 20 offensive rebounds and what has to change to make sure they can move on to Round 2 of the Playoffs.

Celtics are now up 2-0 against the 76ers in Round 1 of the Playoffs. I break down Game 2 and how 4 bench players plus Jayson Tatum changed the game. I also try to figure out why the 76ers big men sag so much after pick n rolls and what the Celtics have to do to take a 3-0 series on Friday night. 

Game 1 is in the books and I give you a full recap about the good the bad and the ugly from the Celtics. I also preview Game 2 and explain why Kemba and Marcus need to outplay the 76ers back court and what will the Celtics look like for the rest of the series without Gordon Hayward after his ankle injury. 

The playoffs are officially here and I give you a full preview of Round 1 vs the 76ers. I breakdown why Jaylen Brown poor performances vs the 76ers earlier this year have to change and why Timelord, Kanter and Theis are more important than ever. I also look at how well the 76ers have been shooting it from 3 in the bubble and give you game by game predictions of the series. 

Celtics had a great week down at the bubble and I break it all down for you on Episode 78. How much can we trust the Timelord after his great week and how important Gordon Hayward’s mustache has been. I also talk about the possible playoff matchups for the Celtics and why the top 7 shouldn’t play this upcoming Thursday. 

Why Jayson Tatum’s haircut and playmaking were the most important parts of the weekend. Can Gordon Hayward keep this up and why Kemba has to keep being patient. I also explain why I am not worried about the first two games the Celtics this week but pretty concerned about the two other games they have to play later in the week. 

On this week’s episode I breakdown each player’s performance in the first two scrimmages. I am a little concerned with the Celtics defense but intrigued with how well Jaylen played. I also preview the two real games this week and it the return of Stud and Dud of the week. 

Episode 75 is full of concern. I talk about my concern for Kemba’s Knee, the Celtics playing volleyball in the sand and why we haven’t heard a lot about Gordon Hayward since he got down to the bubble. I preview the two scrimmages the Celtics have this weekend and what I am excepting to see out of Jaylen, The Timelord and others. 

NBA Players are leaving for the Disney World Bubble this week and I try to update you with everything going on. How will the 22 team format work, what will the players daily lives be like, what is happening with the testing and so much more. I also take a quick look at the Celtics 8 game schedule and how other teams in the Eastern Conference will do especially without home court advantage.

This is an emergency episode of the podcast due to the NBA suspending its season. I try to make sense about what that means for the Celtics, the season ticket members, and everything else NBA wise that happens in the summer like the draft and summer league. I give you a quick recap of how the Celtics clinched their playoff spot the other night and in Indiana. I also have a Stud and Dud of this ver...

On Episode 72 I try and make sense of how the Celtics have lost 4 straight home games. I also try and figure out they allowed 51 points vs the Nets and why they are allowing so many points in the paint over the last couple weeks. I disagree with some of Brad Stevens’ recent decisions and the shot selection of Marcus Smart too. You will also find out why the next 3 weeks for the Celtics are so impo...

On this week’s episode I try to figure out a handful of things … When will Kemba return, why cant the bench score more, why is Marcus Smart taking so many 3s, where did Hayward’s confidence go and why the Celtics are playing so much ISO Ball. I also breakdown the tough loss to the Rockets and preview the 4 upcoming games this week. 

I try and make sense of the tough Lakers loss over the weekend and let you know what the Celtics need to do to end this West Coast Trip on a strong note. Why the Celtics bench has to step up sooner rather than later and my concerns about Kemba Walker’s knee. I also have a surprising Stud and Dud of the week for you too. 

The Celtics have 28 games remaining, what do they have to do to get the number 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. My thoughts on Kevin Garnett’s number getting retired and I recap NBA All Star Weekend as well. I talk breakdown how Jayson Tatum dropped 39 on the Clippers and what the Celtics have to do to beat the Timberwolves and Lakers this weekend. 

On Episode 68 I talk about the recent play of Romeo Langford and how important Point Forward Hayward is to this team moving forward. Why the performances of Theis and Wanamaker from the Thunder will help the Celtics in the playoffs and I also preview the upcoming games vs the Rockets and Clippers this week. Also I breakdown Jayson Tatum’s ridiculously good week. 

On this week’s episode I explain how the Celtics were able to get two big wins vs the Heat and 76ers. I also express my concerns about the Celtics Zone Offense and what a whole week without Kemba in the lineup must be like. I also try and figure out how they can beat the Thunder’s 3 Point Guard lineup and how I am enjoying the recent play of Semi Ojeleye and Grant Williams.

I start off this week’s podcast with a tribute to Kobe Bryant. I also breakdown the fun that the Celtics had beating the Lakers and why I think the Magic win was the most impressive of the games last week. I give a new twist to the Stud and Dud of the week and also breakdown what the Celtics need to do this week to make sure they move closer to the 2nd seed in the East instead of closer to the 6th...

Celtics have another terrible week especially on the defensive side on the ball and I explain why. Jayson Tatum’s dribbling is driving me nuts and did Enes Kanter take a step back this past week. I preview the big game vs the Lakers and why I will be cheering for Brandon Clarke this week when the Celtics play the Grizzlies this week.

Celtics did not have a great week last week and I explain why this upcoming week they will get back to their winning ways. I breakdown Jayson Tatum’s 41 point game but explain why I would rather see 25 vs the Bucks than 41 vs the Pelicans. What is going on with Jaylen Brown’s shooting slump and should Brad change the starting lineup around. 

Celtics start their 24 games in 44 days on a good note by going 3-0 last week. I talk about Jayson Tatum poor finishing near the rim and why I trust Gordon Hayward more than others on the team. I go on a rant about NBA All Star Voting and why the Celtics shouldn’t go after Andre Drummond. I also preview the 4 games this week and why Enes Kanter playing this is more important than you think. 

On Episode 62 I explain why it is concerning that Jayson Tatum is only good against bad teams and is no where to be found vs good teams. I breakdown Jaylen Brown’s great week and the return of Gordon Hayward and Marcus Smart. An interesting Stud and Dud of the week and how good the Celtics are when Tatum and Brown combine for 50 or more points. 

Celtics go 3-0 last week and I explain why going 3-0 this week could be huge on what seed they could be come playoff time. I breakdown Jayson Tatum’s career week and also talk about how well Grant Williams has been playing as of late. You can enjoy the longest Kanter Banter of the season so far and why I am beyond concerned about Marcus Smart eye’s injury.