First To The Floor: A Boston Celtics Podcast

What is the objective of this Celtics season? Is it to tank? To be playoff-bound for Jayson Tatum's return? Is Anfernee Simons a keeper or should we be desperately attaching a pick in a trade? One thing's for certain, Celtics fans are completely divided over what's best for the Boston Celtics this year. 🕒Check out our new underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/CZwSg-qVCYU 🎙️Subscribe to the podca...

Jordan Walsh started the 2nd half, played nearly the whole 4th quarter and ALMOST got it done defensively in the final 90 seconds with his defense on Tyrese Maxey. While the Celtics suffered a disappointing loss in Philly, they can walk away knowing they're seeing some significant role player development while Jayson Tatum recovers. Also covered; Jaylen Brown is freakin' awesome, and Derrick White...

The loss to the Magic sucked, and the NBA Cup may be out of the Celtics' grasp, but there's plenty of individual and developmental promise so far this season. Sam LaFrance of How 'Bout Them Celtics and Hardwood Houdini joined us for Celtics Late Night for some spicy post-game reactions. 🕒Check out our new underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/CZwSg-qVCYU 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.l...

Our poor, poor Celtics. Dan Greenberg of Barstool Sports joins on Celtics Late Night to help us understand everything that matters about the Boston Celtics' loss at home to the Utah Jazz. 🕒Check out our new underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/CZwSg-qVCYU 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttothefloor18/ 🍀Watch live Celtic...

The Celtics are up in the cup! This weekend we saw more Josh Minott, More Hugo Gonzalez, and more Jaylen Brown lighting it up from pretty much everywhere. So what did we learn? Plus, the upcoming schedule, Baylor Scheierman course correction, and much more. 🕒Check out our new underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/CZwSg-qVCYU 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷Follow us on Insta...

To celebrate being 5 games into the season, prepare yourself for 5 incredibly stupid questions about the Boston Celtics. 🕒Check out our new underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/CZwSg-qVCYU 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttothefloor18/ 🍀Watch live Celtics games with us: https://playback.tv/celticsblog 📝Check out Jake's...

The Celtics blew out the Cavs at home, all while Josh Minott appears to be emerging as a legitimate rotation piece that could benefit the Celtics long-term. Dan Greenberg from Barstool Sports joined us live on YouTube after the Cavs game to discuss. 🕒Check out our new underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/CZwSg-qVCYU 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷Follow us on Instagram: ht...

Stealth tank, or Celtics winning culture at all costs? After a decade of winning basketball, Celtics fans aren't quite sure how to digest what is in front of them. We discuss the ideal plan forward, and how best to characterize this season. 🕒Check out our new underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/CZwSg-qVCYU 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷Follow us on Instagram: https://www...

The Celtics dropped their home opener in disappointing fashion. We discuss what stoof out with this one, and how the Celtics eventually gave up their lead to Philly. Plus, positive signs with Queta, Anfernee Simons' defense was kinda okay(?) and much more. 🕒Check out our new underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/CZwSg-qVCYU 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷Follow us on Instag...

How will the Celtics attack the Sixers on opening night? What is the most winnable and losable game during the first week of the season? 🕒Check out our last underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/5qEzo5S5dvA 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttothefloor18/ 🍀Watch live Celtics games with us: https://playback.tv/celticsblog...

The good, the bad, and the (actually pretty infrequently) ugly. What we liked, disliked, and what we think will be completely new and different for the Boston Celtics heading into this NBA season. What stood out to you? Let us know in the comments (YouTube or Spotify), or drop us an email at firstothefloor18@gmail.com. 🕒Check out our last underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/5qEzo5S5dvA 🎙️Subsc...

Is Tillman back? Quick postgame reaction to the Celtics winning their final preseason game. Join us live on YouTube at 8:00pm ET tonight for a full preseason recap. 🕒Check out our last underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/5qEzo5S5dvA 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttothefloor18/ 🍀Watch live Celtics games with us: https...

Did we just see the long-term starting lineup? Joe Mazzulla took a spicy approach to the subs in this one, while Payton Pritchard further cemented himself as a starting-calibre guard. Meanwhile, Josh Minott looks awesome, and Anfernee Simons is finding some rhythm in green. 🕒Check out our last underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/5qEzo5S5dvA 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷...

The Boston Celtics kicked off their preseason campaign with a decisive win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Who stood out in this one? How did the play-style match up with all the talk of the offseason? Plus, Hugo impresses in his debut, Luka Garza jumps out early as the most notable big, and much more. 🕒Check out our last underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/5qEzo5S5dvA 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast:...

The Boston Celtics are back this week! What can we expect from the first few games of the new era? Plus, Jaylen Brown says the Celtics are playing faster than ever. Guest on this one is @MikeZakarian. Subscribe to both his YouTube channels: - https://www.youtube.com/@CelticsDaily - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz9sram7-FbyaGL3vySIquA 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu....

What do Detroit Pistons fans think of the Boston Celtics? @Pistons_Jack joins us to talk all things in the world between the Celtics and the Pistons. 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/5qEzo5S5dvA 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttothefloor18/ 🍀Watch live Celtics games with us: https://playback....

What takes have you flipped on after watching Celtics Media Day? Is Anfernee Simons a defensive savant? Is Xavier Tillman a 3-point sniper in the making? Is Jayson Tatum going to be listed as probable for opening night? We discuss the biggest surprises and pivot points from Celtics Media Day. 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/5qEzo5S5dvA 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: htt...

Esteemed Bucks analyst Nathan Marzion joins us to compare and contract the Boston Celtics with the Milwaukee Bucks. Which team will have the better season, and are they potential trade dance partners? 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/5qEzo5S5dvA 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttothefloor18/ 🍀...

Jayson Tatum has us all hyped after his press tour, where he divulged he has already progressed to on-court workouts and is not ruling out a return this season. 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/5qEzo5S5dvA 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttothefloor18/ 🍀Watch live Celtics games with us: https:...

Al Horford to the Warriors is all but confirmed at this point, and sadly, it's time to say goodbye (for now?). What were Al Horford's best moments as a Celtic? What's his legacy in Boston, and is he worth of a jersey retirement? Plus, listener voicemails, and not so informative update on Jayson Tatum's rehab. 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/5qEzo5S5dvA 🎙️Subscribe to...

We all have those teams we love to hate-watch. During so-called "gap years", we might even have teams we secretly thank-watch. Jake and Spooney rank all the best hate/thank watch candidates, then respond to a few listener voicemails. 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/5qEzo5S5dvA 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷Follow us on Instagram: https://www.in...

Jaylen Brown recently made an appearance on the "Big Tigger Morning Show" and did not exactly rule out the possibility of leaving the Boston Celtics in the future. We take the opportunity in the absolute peak of the offseason to read way too heavily into these comments. Plus, the Derrick White podcast is awesome, and the 2025-2026 "Excitement Rankings" 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid:...

The Boston Celtics are doing everything they can under the confines of the new collective bargaining agreement to position themselves for dominance when Jayson Tatum returns. Jordan Walsh is doing all the right things to make the jump to a role player with consistent minutes, and meanwhile, can Jaylen Brown return to his former all-NA heights this year? Plus, Neemius Queta is flashing an outside g...

Pablo Torre (via his show "Pablo Torre Finds Out") has uncovered a potentially massive scandal, including an alleged secret deal between Steve Ballmer's Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard for the purpose of circumventing the NBA's collective bargaining agreement. We're now seeing further reports that additional players may be under a similar investigation, including the New York Knicks' Jalen...

Who are the most painful opponents in Celtics history that you would have done anything to avoid? We're drafting the all-time Celtics villains. Know your enemy. 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/5qEzo5S5dvA 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttothefloor18/ 🍀Watch live Celtics games with us: https:...