First To The Floor: A Boston Celtics Podcast

Are the words "double big lineup" no longer nightmare fuel? What have we learned from Ime Udoka's rotations so far? Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston joins us to discuss the two greatest preseason games of all time, his recent interview with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, and the Celtics' looming vaccination cloud. Later, balancing childhood fandom with professional media coverage, before Chris...

Celtics basketball is upon us! Before preseason begins today, what were the key takeaways from training camp? Why is the Celtics' social media team so bad? We also debut a new segment, "Culture Shock", featuring Wayne Spooney watching and reacting to Australian Rugby League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discussing some of the top Celtics Reddit Posts of the past week, including Dennis Schröder's unusual number selection, individual player stats to keep an eye on this season, the latest Ben Simmons drama, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How should Celtics fans manage their expectations for Ime Udoka and his extended coaching staff? Has Brad Stevens set the bar too high? Plus, should the Celtics inquire on the reported Zachine Lavine and Jerami Grant availability, a multi-celtics Hall of Fame induction, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If Tatum isn't a genuine superstar, does anything else matter? If Udoka can't impact team ball movement, what are we doing? John Karalis joins us to react to Celtics Reddit's top 5 benchmarks for a successful Celtics season. Plus, sports journalism amidst a global pandemic, and can fandom and objective journalism co-exist?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Soft cap? Tax Apron? BAE? BRI? What does it all mean, Basil? In this episode, Wayne Spooney helps us understand the many facets of the NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement. This is a safe space, where we can admit we really know nothing, and Celtics fans can finally expand their CBA acronym vocabulary beyond "TPE". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cut for time: What opportunities does the Ben Simmons situation present for the Celtics? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CelticsBlog lead writer and podcast host Adam Taylor joins us to discuss Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown’s success metrics, how to track and quantify their progression, and its importance relative to other movements across the roster. Plus, basketball theory resources, international Celtics fandom, Adam’s career journey (so far), and reactions to Celtics Reddit posts and comments. This pod is also p...

This week we’re joined by Dr Charles Ulysses Norris Thorpe, a Professor of Curse Studies and the world’s leading expert on the curse of Isaiah Thomas. Dr Thorpe explains the origins of the curse, its manifestations over the past four years, and the promising signs the curse may have been lifted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Celtics secure Robert Williams with a contract extension, but what does this reveal about Brad Stevens’ approach. Is it too early to draw (un)fair comparisons to Danny Ainge? Plus, Smart or Dumb? The great Marcus Smart debate. Can Marcus Smart be the third star on this Celtics team? Later, schedule announcement, KG’s jersey retirement, and more unapologetic Celtics fandom. Learn more about you...

The Summer League Celtics’ dream run comes to an end, falling short to the Kings in the title game thanks to a very unfavorable turnover and field goal attempt disparity. Plus, Brad Stevens secures Marcus Smart with a max contract extension leaving (most) fans delighted, and the Fournier bonus prize! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have Carsen Edwards and Romeo Langford proven they can add value to an NBA roster (or a trade)? With Paul Millsap’s name floating around as a potential free agent add, what realistic free agents would make an ideal fit on the current roster? Plus, Summer League game 4 recap, and three wishes for the upcoming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ridiculously fun Summer League Celtics continue to dominate their opponents, led by the extremely promising talents of Payton Pritchard and Aaron Nesmith. Plus, evaluating the Dennis Schröder signing and overall role, the significance of Tatum’s playmaking development, and Celtics Reddit’s favorite “random” Celtics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Celtics’ 2021 Summer League debut gives us plenty to overreact to, including Yam Madar’s impressive performance, Nesmith’s shooting struggles, and Pritchard’s relative dominance. Plus, the significance of the Aussie Boomer’s bronze medal, and the impact of Team USA on Jayson Tatum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Celtics’ quiet free agency period has somewhat unveiled their plans for the future, but how likely are they to pull it off? What are the pathways available to reach their goal? Plus, acquirable superstars, Marcus Smart’s extension, and Dennis Schroder rumours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Brad Stevens continues his epic debut season run, making two significant trades right after the 2021 NBA draft. Are the new acquisitions guaranteed to stick around? What are the obstacles with re-signing Evan Fournier, and where do the Celtics go from here? Plus, post draft reactions, the Lakers acquiring Westbrook, and ESPN’s botched draft coverage. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Round 3, the GRAND FINAL of our annual Celtics Trivia Bonanza. Joe (u/NoScrotesMcfly) and Mike (u/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

Round 2 of our annual Celtics Trivia Bonanza. Jayson (u/CelticsJ) and Mike (u/Wayne_Spooney) go head-to-head for the Northern Conference championship, the winner of which will face Joe for all the marbles in the Grand Final Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Round 1 of our annual Celtics Trivia Bonanza. Jackson and Joe go head-to-head for the Southern Conference championship, the winner of which will face our Northern Conference champ in the finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everything you need to know about Ime Udoka. Origins, playing career, coaching career, we’ve got it all covered. Plus, how will Udoka’s coaching style gel with Celtics’ core? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Evaluating Brad Stevens first move as President of Basketball Ops. Was the Kemba for Horford trade a win for both sides? Plus, the Tatum & Brown roster-building challenge, Moses Brown's value, the demise of the process, and is Jaylen Brown the best player in the 2016 draft? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we’re riffing off Celtics Reddit’s most unpopular opinions, including Tatum and Brown’s effect on Ainge’s retirement, Kemba needs a decent roll-man to save his Celtic career, no roster changes are needed, and much more. Plus, Tatum commits to the Tokyo Olympic team and misses out on All-NBA honors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who is the standout coaching candidate for the Celtics? Strong cases have been made this week for Darvin Ham and Ime Udoka. Plus, the media is increasing the volume on Kemba Walker trade rumours. What rumoured trade would bring back the most complementary pieces for the Tatum and Brown? Later, 2021 draft considerations, and mapping out the offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

Danny Ainge is stepping down, while Brad Stevens is stepping up. What sense do we get from Brad that he’s up for the task? Plus, celebrating the end of a significant era with the “Top 5 Danny Ainge Moments”, evaluating the coaching hire options, and addressing today’s NBC Sports Boston article on an impending Kemba Walker trade. Also, a huge warm welcome to our new guy, Jason aka u/CelticsJ! Learn...

We are recruiting! Plus, Tatum leads the “positive takeaway” squad as the Celtics dwindle against a stacked Brooklyn Nets, Kemba adds a disappointing chapter to his Celtics tenure, and Kyrie Irving is somehow not the most disappointing character after game 4. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices