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In this electrifying episode, Ountae Campbell catches up with former Boston Celtics great Leon Powe as he takes a deep dive into an intriguing debate: is Jayson Tatum truly better than the all-time greats, including LeBron James? Join us as Leon Powe shares his thoughts on a list of current and former NBA stars and how they stack up against Tatum. The players in question include Brandon Ingram, Ka...

In this exciting episode, we sit down with former Boston Celtics player Leon Powe as he weighs in on a captivating hypothetical matchup: who would come out on top in a seven-game series between the 2008 Celtics and the 2024 Celtics? Leon Powe, a key figure in the 2008 Celtics’ championship run, offers his unique perspective on this intriguing comparison. We’ll dive into: Powe’s thoughts on how the...

2008 NBA Champion with the Boston Celtics, Leon Powe, talks about the Celtics attempt to repeat and carry the Larry O'Brien again this upcoming season. He joins Ountae Campbell on this week's episode and the pair talk about Jayson Tatum's 2K25 rating, Leon's best career moments, Jaylen Brown's newest rap song with A$AP Ferg, and look for players better than Tatum. Leon and Ountae also preview the...

Michael Carter-Williams sits down with George Balekji on Hold My Banner to talk about his time playing with a young Giannis Antetokounmpo and how it was like going to "Night School". Catch 'Hold My Banner' every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on NESN's Youtube, Twitch, Facebook, and wherever you listen to podcasts. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https:...

In this candid episode of Hold My Banner, Michael Carter-Williams opens up about his personal battles with mental health, including his experiences with anxiety and depression. Michael shares how understanding himself better has been crucial in managing his mental well-being day-to-day. He reflects on the response to his Player’s Tribune article, where he addressed mental health challenges openly....

In this engaging episode of Hold My Banner, former NBA player Michael Carter-Williams sits down with George Balekji and shares how he’s been navigating life after basketball. Michael discusses how he’s adjusting to life away from the game, his experience coaching his daughter’s basketball team, and his insights into women’s basketball. He reflects on his journey from attending boarding school to c...

International Basketball is HERE! Is Shaq right for hating on Team USA? Travis Thomas and Ountae Campbell share their thoughts on the NBA legend's comments on olympic basketball. Catch 'Hold My Banner' with Travis Thomas and Ountae Campbell every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on NESN's Youtube, Twitch, Facebook, and wherever you listen to podcasts. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-...

Welcome back to Hold My Banner! In this thrilling episode, we’re diving deep into basketball history with an epic draft battle between our hosts, Travis Thomas and Ountae Campbell. Watch as they each build their dream roster of the greatest centers in NBA history! 🔥🏆 On the line? Ultimate bragging rights and the chance to claim the title of drafting supreme. From the unstoppable force of Shaquil...

Welcome to another action-packed episode of Hold My Banner! We’ve got a full slate of basketball topics to dive into, from betting tips to historic performances and NBA team previews. Don’t miss out on our latest insights and analysis! 🔹 NBA Bets for the Upcoming Season: Get ready for the 2024-25 NBA season with our expert betting advice! We break down the best wagers and trends to watch as you p...

Do you like your PB&J hot or cold? School is back in session and Travis Thomas and Ountae Campbell are reminiscing on some of their school lunches. Catch 'Hold My Banner' with Travis Thomas and Ountae Campbell every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on NESN's Youtube, Twitch, Facebook, and wherever you listen to podcasts. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: ht...

Will Steph Curry join LeBron James and the Lakers? Will the Lakers be better than the Clippers this season? Will the Lakers win the NBA Cup again? Travis Thomas and Ountae Campbell preview the Lakers 2024-25 season. Bronny James will have to catch on fast if the Lakers want to be better than last year. Catch 'Hold My Banner' with Travis Thomas and Ountae Campbell every Monday, Wednesday, and Frida...

NBA Champion and Finals MVP, Jaylen Brown, is having a great year. He boosted his Hall of Fame odds and maybe his Grammy odds too. He released a new song with A$AP Ferg titlec, "Just Do It". Travis Thomas and Ountae Campbell give their thoughts on the Boston Celtics star's new record and his low HOF probability on Basketball Reference. They also talk about DiJonai Carrington's comments on the WNBA...

Apologies are in order! Travis Thomas left Jayson Tatum off his 3-on-3 team and Ountae Campbell is heated! Who else did we miss? Catch 'Hold My Banner' with Travis Thomas and Ountae Campbell every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on NESN's Youtube, Twitch, Facebook, and wherever you listen to podcasts. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.c...

Jayson Tatum gets benched by Steve Kerr and now he’s getting benched by Travis Thomas too. We draft 3-on-3 NBA teams and Jaylen Brown sneaks in to replace his Boston Celtics teammate. Ountae Campbell was shocked Tatum was left off of a list with some of the greatest basketball players in the world. Let us know which team would win and who we missed out on. Catch 'Hold My Banner' with Travis Thomas...

The 2024 BIG3 season has come to an end and we were there to capture some great moments. The celebrity game was star studded including; Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, Gillie and Wallo, The Professor, Ty Law, Michael Blackson, and more! The All-Star game and Championship game ended with game winners from Isaiah Briscoe and Garlon Green, brother to former NBA star and 2024 BIG3 Finals MVP Gerald Green. Tr...

Should you bet on James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2024-25 Season? Travis Thomas and Ountae Campbell share their thoughts! Catch 'Hold My Banner' with Travis Thomas and Ountae Campbell every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on NESN's Youtube, Twitch, Facebook, and wherever you listen to podcasts.  GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://ww...

The Los Angeles Clippers will start the 2024-25 NBA Season with a new arena, New Jerseys, and a new logo. Intuit dome and the new look will definitely bring a lot of excitement but the outlook of the team’s success is the same. The Clippers are a playoff team that is not good enough to win or make it to the NBA Finals. Travis Thomas and Ountae Campbell preview Inglewood’s newest residents and give...

Lebron James got to Los Angeles and honed in his skills... his acting skills of course! The King and the Boston Celtics have something in common though. They both are looking to create some remakes of the some famous movies. The Celtics are remaking The Hangover this season on the court. And just like LeBron's Space Jam; it will be nothing like the original. Travis Thomas and Ountae Campbell give...

The Celtics have a tough schedule to start the new year and Travis Thomas wants to take advantage of it! Would you bet against the Cs? Catch 'Hold My Banner' with Travis Thomas and Ountae Campbell every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on NESN's Youtube, Twitch, Facebook, and wherever you listen to podcasts.  GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.yo...

When Marcus Smart got traded to the Memphis Grizzlies Travis Thomas caught up with him a few days later. Travis shared some words of encouragement with the former Celtics star. Also, Travis and Ountae share the best matchups in the association this season now that the NBA has officially released its 2024-2025 season. Catch 'Hold My Banner' with Travis Thomas and Ountae Campbell every Monday, Wedne...

The NBA has released the schedule for the 2024-2025 season and the Celtics got some tough battles ahead of them. There is a very tough stretch for the C's to start 2025. Travis Thomas and Ountae Campbell point out their favorite matchups to watch this season. Victor Wembanyama vs. Nikola Jokic, LeBron James vs. Stephen Curry, Jayson Tatum vs Giannis Antetokounmpo, and more! Travis and Ountae also...

Drafting the best All-Time NBA Small Forwards Team. Are you choosing Team Travis or Team Ountae? Catch 'Hold My Banner' with Travis Thomas and Ountae Campbell every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on NESN's Youtube, Twitch, Facebook, and wherever you listen to podcasts. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter...

Drafting All-Time NBA Small Forward teams. The 1st pick is obviously Lebron James but who would you take next? Travis Thomas and Ountae Campbell run through a list of names including Larry Bird, Kevin Durant, and Scottie Pippen. Who's team do you think will win? Team Travis or Team Ountae? Catch 'Hold My Banner' with Travis Thomas and Ountae Campbell every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on NESN's Y...

USA Basketball beats France to win gold medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics twice. The Men's and Women's teams stay undefeated and both teams need late game heroics from its stars. Stephen Curry closed strong for the men and A'ja Wilson did so for the women. Travis Thomas and Ountae Campbell breakdown both victories, Jayson Tatum's performance, and Victor Wembanyama's future. We also draft teams wit...

Joel Embiid COOKED Nikola Jokic and Team Serbia in the Olympic Semifinal win. So Travis Thomas wants to apologize for being so rude to him. Catch 'Hold My Banner' with Travis Thomas and Ountae Campbell every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on NESN's Youtube, Twitch, Facebook, and wherever you listen to podcasts. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://ww...