First To The Floor: A Boston Celtics Podcast

The inaugural instalment of our Eastern Conference Rivals Series. Spearheaded by Jake Issenberg, we're interviewing opposing Eastern Conference team analysts this offseason to gauge their perspective on the NBA landscape, thoughts on the Celtics' finals run, recent moves, the upcoming season and much more. This week, Alex Chung from Hawks Fan TV joins us to share his thoughts on former Hawk Danilo...

Is it fair to compare Jayson Tatum to Carmelo Anthony at this point? Who, if anyone, is the rightful captain of this Celtics team? Plus, '22-'23 win/loss predictions and more as we pick apart the past week's musings of Celtics Reddit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Re-post: Last offseason's Celtics Trivia Bonanza Grand Final. New trivia shows coming soon!--Round 3, the GRAND FINAL of our annual Celtics Trivia Bonanza. Joe (u/NoScrotesMcfly) and Wayne Spooney go head-to-head for all the marbles. Only one can walk away with championship glory to hang a banner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Packard of the Athletic's "Anything is Poddable" podcast joins us to discuss taking his sports fandom to the big leagues, Bill Russell memories, and projected current Celtics "meme team" players. Plus, Brad's new roster additions, and if you could own any piece of Celtics memorabilia, what would it be? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is there any substance to the Jaylen for Durant rumors? What does a "Durant on the Celtics" world look like? How would it impact Jayson Tatum? This week we're diving into the seismic trade rumors concerning Jaylen Brown and Kevin Durant. Plus, a quick refresh of the list of potential TPE and vet-min acquisitions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan "Greenie" Greenberg of Barstool Sports joins us to discuss the impact of the Celtics' new roster additions, backup bigs, and expectations for next season. Plus, after Lebron's recent comments on Tatum's finals performance, what's more of a factor; fatigue or inexperience? Later, Grant Williams' spicy podcast appearance, and are we suffering from Kyrie fatigue? Learn more about your ad choices....

What final Summer League takeaways and roster-filling ideas can we sustain ourselves on now that we've shifted to the real offseason? Will Brad Stevens surprise us by making a splash with the Fournier TPE? Plus, ranking annoying fanbases Celtics fans dealt with throughout the playoffs, next year's regular season over/under, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...

Matty "Ice" Ryan gave us a thrilling finish to Summer League Game 2 yesterday, but how likely is he to make the Celtics' final roster? In fact, how likely is anyone on the squad to suit up in green? We rank the top 5 Summer League performers so far. Later, what's one thing you want each Celtics rotation to work on this offseason? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

YouTube version: https://youtu.be/5P_vgl4omyU The ultimate recap of the incredible 2021-22 Boston Celtics season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brad Stevens has struck and the offseason is well and truly underway! The Celtics have acquired both Malcolm Brogdon and Danilo Gallinari to help bolster their bench. How much better are the Celtics poised to be compared to last year? What additional moves are likely to be made? Plus, introducing Jake, a new member of the pod! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FULL POD COMING LATER TONIGHT -- Immediate reaction to the Brogdon and Gallo acquisitions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston joins us to discuss Will Hardy's departure and the many spicy TPE and Free Agent acquisition targets for the Celtics. Plus, Chris discusses his experience covering the NBA Finals for the Celtics and makes a daring bet with Wayne Spooney regarding the upcoming Grant Williams contract extension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you're a finals team, you really need to be careful with your next move. Who are the realistic TPE targets? Who are the unrealistic but extremely spicy TPE targets? Plus, Summer League roster news, and how much better are we with Dejounte Murray? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Celtics' season is over but there is MUCH to look forward to. How were the Celtics undone in Game 6 and in the finals overall? What are the expectations going forward? Plus, kudos to Jayson Tatum despite a rough finals series, and the best moments of the 2022 playoff run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a devastating Game 5 Finals loss, what went wrong, and perhaps more importantly, what can the Celtics build off to turn things around in Game 6? Should the Celtics shelve double-bigs for G6? Pus, Horford’s questionable on/off numbers, Tatum’s good-not-great performance, and to finish on a lighter note, the top 5 subtle differences between the USA and Australia. Learn more about your ad choic...

Have the Celtics shown us enough to prove they can win the series? Is a Draymond Green bounceback in the works, or is he doomed to drown in "F$#@ YOU" chants for the rest of the series? Plus, recapping Ben and Wayne Spooney's visit to Boston for Game 3 of the NBA finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Draymond Green and the Warriors brought new-found physicality to Game 2 which threw the Celtics completely out of rhythm. Are the referees to blame? Can the Celtics adjust and respond in Game 3? Plus, overall keys to the game, and listing reasons for continued optimism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An emotional temperature check after the Celtics oust the Warriors in Game 1 of the NBA finals after a perfect 4th quarter. Plus, adjustments from both sides heading into Game 2 and Jaylen Brown's impact on the series going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Australian comedian Peter Helliar joins us to discuss the upcoming NBA Finals battle against the Warriors, including whether or not to rest Rob Williams for game one. Plus, looking back on a tumultuous '21-'22 season, and Peter Helliar's Celtics fandom origin story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Boston Celtics are going to the NBA finals! The Jays! Marcus Smart! Al Horford! Luke Kornet! They're all going to the finals! Plus, recapping an absolute heart attack G7 finish, and looking back on the several years-long journey back to the NBA finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Celtics even up the conference finals, blowing out the Heat 102-82 in Game 4. Did Jayson Tatum have the "response" game we all expected? How essential is Robert Williams going forward? Plus, Derrick White's impact and Pritchard exuding confidence. Finally, pre-reacting to Jayson Tatum making All-NBA First Team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Celtics got off to a painfully slow start in game 3 and never really recovered (although, almost). Who and/or what is primarily to blame for this one? What did the Heat do differently in this one, and how will the Celtics respond? Plus, Marcus' epic re-entry and health uncertainties for game 4.  As mentioned in the pod, check out our Playback stream during games: https://www.getplayback.com/ro...

CelticsJ, Joe, and Spooney break down the many things that went right for the Celtics in game 2, and explain why they think there's plenty more to come. Plus, what to expect from the Heat in game 3 and how they're feeling about the C's title chances going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leigh Ellis of the Athletic's NoDunks podcast joins us to recap the gruelling Bucks series before looking ahead to the upcoming Eastern Conference Finals against the Heat. Plus, the Aussie basketball fan's perspective on the Ben Simmons saga, surviving pickup games as an older gentleman, and we once again attempt to convert Leigh to Celtics fandom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

The 2022 Boston Celtics are heading to the Eastern Conference Finals. Grant Williams led the way with a career-high 27 points, but did Jayson Tatum play the perfect game? Plus, the incredible production of our bench, the underrated contributions of Smart and Horford, and is this becoming our favorite Celtics squad of all time? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices