How ‘Bout Them Celtics

How 'Bout Them Celtics

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Formerly the From the Rafters podcast. Hosted by Jack Simone and Sam LaFrance. Get the latest Boston Celtics news, analysis, and chatter from the guys and their wide variety of guests.

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Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 98: The Celtics Can't Close and Fighting Over Trade Options 08.02.2021

Sam and Jack are back in the midst of the Celtics' west-coast road trip as they approach their final game. They currently sit at 2-2, and the guys talk about why the C's have so much trouble closing out games. They also talk about Kemba Walker, Payton Pritchard, and the entire point guard depth chart in Boston. They close out the show by arguing over trade options the Celtics could target with the...

Episode 97: Chris Forsberg - Jeff Teague's Burner Account and the Celtics' Inconsistency 05.02.2021

Sam and Jack are back with guest Chris Forsberg from NBC Sports Boston! The guys ask him about the Celtics' play so far this season, and why it seems like they're so inconsistent. Rough fourth quarters and offensive lulls have been killing them. They also bring up the supposed Jeff Teague burner account on Twitter and ask him his thoughts. Chris talks about some of his favorite Celtics moments nea...

Episode 96: Discussing Kemba Walker's Play and Selecting Our NBA All-Star Teams 01.02.2021

Sam and Jack are back to talk about the last couple of Celtics games. The C's are coming off of back-to-back losses to the Spurs and the Lakers, but the guys really key-in on the Lakers game. They talk about Kemba's struggles, Tatum's inability to keep the offense going, and Smart's unfortunate injury. Later on, they go over some funny Facebook posts from Celtics fans and fill out their own All-St...

Episode 95: Jimmy Toscano - Celtics vs. Lakers and Dissecting Bradley Beal Trade Ideas 29.01.2021

Sam and Jack are back with guest Jimmy Toscano from CLNS Media! The guys talk about the Celtics' recent loss to the Spurs, as well as their upcoming matchup with LeBron James and the Lakers. They discuss the play of newcomers Jeff Teague and Tristan Thompson, as well as their spots in the rotation. Later on, they get into Bradley Beal trade ideas and talk about how Jaylen Brown very clearly deserv...

Episode 94: Jayson Tatum's Return and the Best Center on the Celtics 26.01.2021

Sam and Jack are back to talk about the Celtics' back to back wins! Jayson Tatum finally returned to the lineup after missing four games due to health and safety protocols, so the guys talked about how he performed. They also discuss how the big three of Tatum, Kemba Walker, and Jaylen Brown will all play together as one. The topic of bench depth also comes up, and there's also a debate as to who...

Episode 93: Max Lederman - The 76ers Matchup and Boston's Bright Future 22.01.2021

Sam and Jack are back with guest Max Lederman from NBC Sports Boston! Max grew up a 76ers fan and still is one to this day so naturally the guys had to have him back in the midst of the two-game series vs. Philly. Max gives his thoughts on Joel Embiid's dominance, as well as Ben Simmons' inability to improve as a player. The guys also talk about Kemba Walker's return, Jaylen Brown's All-Star seaso...

Episode 92: Analyzing the Loss to the Knicks and Sam's Thoughts on NBA Legends 18.01.2021

Sam and Jack are back on a Monday after a weird set of two Celtics games in a row. They talk briefly about the win vs. Orlando but mainly spend their time focusing on the Celtics' devastating loss to the Knicks. Boston got blown out in Kemba's return to action, so the guys talk about what went wrong and what it means. Later on, they also get into Sam playing a game of underrated or overrated with...

Episode 91: Adam Taylor - The Celtics are Back and Looking at the James Harden Nets 15.01.2021

Sam and Jack are back with guest Adam Taylor from CelticsBlog! The Celtics haven't played in a while and finally return to action the day this was recorded, so the guys talk about what the team is going to look like with Jayson Tatum out. They then get into a discussion about the new-look Nets with James Harden and how the rest of the East stacks up against the Celtics. They even get into the C's...

Episode 90: The Celtics Skeleton Crew and the NBA's COVID Rules 11.01.2021

Sam and Jack are back the day after the Celtics vs. Heat game was officially postponed. All-Star Jayson Tatum has come down with COVID-19 and as a result, three other players are out due to contact tracing. This leaves the Celtics with nine players unavailable in the near future, so the guys discuss what this means for the team. Later on, they talk about the NBA's COVID rules in general, as well a...

Episode 89: Josue Pavon - The COVID Celtics and Eyeing Kemba's Return 08.01.2021

Sam and Jack are back with guest Josue Pavón from CLNS Media! Josue covers the Celtics for CLNS Media as well as doing a couple of podcasts of his own with Cedric Maxwell as well as CausewayStreet. The guys talk about the current state of the Celtics with nearly the entire big-man rotation out due to COVID contact tracing. Later on, they get into what Kemba Walker's return will look like and how t...

Episode 88: Jaylen Brown is Amazing and the Celtics Defensive Struggles 04.01.2021

Sam and Jack are back on a Monday talking about Boston's recent stretch of games. They split their last two matchups with the Pistons, both of which most thought they should have won with ease. Jaylen Brown hs continued to play at an All-NBA level, but the Celtics have been struggling on the defensive end making things harder on themselves. The guys then dive into certain lineups and who plays bes...

Episode 87: KJ Doyle - Semi Ojeleye the Offensive God and Trolling Ben Simmons 01.01.2021

Sam and Jack are back with guest KJ Doyle from Guy Boston Sports! The guys start off by talking extensively about Semi Ojeleye, including a very odd fun fact that is slightly confusing. They then get into talking about Jaylen Brown and Payton Pritchard, who have both been playing great so far. They wrap up the show by discussing one of KJ's viral tweets about Ben Simmons and how he, along with Ron...

Episode 86: A Tough Pacers Loss and the Third Quarter Celtics 28.12.2020

Sam and Jack are back following a tough loss to the Indiana Pacers. The Celtics have started the season 1-2, but have been playing below the standard of what we have come to expect. Jayson Tatum's final shot wasn't great and maybe it's time that Jaylen Brown gets more touches in crunch time. On the plus side, however, Payton Pritchard has been playing great and the bench has been solid, too. The g...

Episode 85: Celtics Preseason Review and Fantasy Basketball 21.12.2020

Sam and Jack are back to recap the Celtics' two preseason games. Going 0-2, the C's looked rough throughout their preseason with a lot left to be desired. They guys talk about what can improve and go over what they think the rotation should look like. Later on, they talk about their fantasy basketball draft and who they picked. The guys are live on Mondays at 10:30 AM every week on the Locker Room...

Episode 84: Nick Gelso - Old Celtics Stories, Tommy Heinsohn Memories, and Kyrie Slander 18.12.2020

Sam and Jack are back with the founder and CEO of CLNS Media - Nick Gelso! This was the longest show ever done, but also by far one of the most fun! The guys start by asking him about the current Celtics team, but the conversation quickly divulges into a variety of amazing stories told by Nick. He tells all about his experiences working in Celtics media, including with the great Tommy Heinsohn, th...

Episode 83: Preseason Celtics vs. 76ers and the Aaron Nesmith Debate 14.12.2020

Sam and Jack are back the day before the first Celtics preseason game against the 76ers. The guys are live on the @lockerroomapp every Monday at 10:30 to talk Celtics, and a bunch of listeners joined the show this episode! They talked Kemba Walker, Aaron Nesmith, and so much more. Make sure to tune in next Monday and join the conversation. Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for liste...

Episode 82: Adam Kaufman - Fans at TD Garden and the Celtics Starting Lineup 10.12.2020

Sam and Jack are joined by Adam Kaufman of iHeart Radio and NBC 10 Boston! The guys talk about whether or not fans will be allowed at TD Garden. The conversation then moves to the young point guards on the Celtics and who should be starting for the C's. Lastly, they discuss whether or not Adam thinks the Celtics got better this offseason. Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for listen...

Episode 81: NBA Award Predictions and Marcus Smart's Role on the Celtics 07.12.2020

Jack and Sam are live on the Locker Room app where they will be every Monday morning at 10:30 am for the foreseeable future! Make sure to go chat with them. They start off by talking about Marcus Smart and what his role will be this season - starter or 6th man? They then get into their predictions for all of the NBA awards next season, including the MVP. Lastly, they talk about LeBron's influence...

Episode 80: The Celtics' Lineup Without Kemba and Reacting to the Danny Ainge Interview 03.12.2020

Sam and Jack are back on a Wednesday to talk about all the recent Celtics news. They start off by talking about Danny Ainge's interview on Toucher and Rich and the way he explained the Gordon Hayward situation. After that, they touch on Kemba Walker's presser and everything he said about his knees and about Hayward going to his old stomping grounds in Charlotte. The guys also discuss what the Celt...

Episode 79: Biggest Celtics Surprises Next Season and Recapping Gordon Hayward's Options 28.11.2020

Sam and Jack are back the day after Thanksgiving for something new. The guys went live on the Locker Room app to record this episode, where you all listening can join them, talk to them, and sent them chats during the recording! Make sure to check it out next time they are live over there and follow them both on the app. The guys talked about Hayward's options and why he most likely ended up choos...

Episode 78: Celtics Offseason Reactions and Our NBA Power Rankings 24.11.2020

Sam and Jack are here to react to all of the Celtics' offseason moves. Gordon Hayward is officially a Hornet, and the Celtics got nothing in return. On top of that. Danny Ainge managed to sign Tristan Thompson and Jeff Teague to the roster, bringing in a veteran presence, so the guys give their reactions to that. Finally, to end off the show they finalize their team power rankings for next year's...

Episode 77: Bobby Manning - Celtics Draft Recap and NBA Free Agency Reactions 21.11.2020

Bobby Manning joins the show to talk about the 2020-2021 offseason. They guys talk about Gordon Hayward, but unfortunately, this was recorded right before the news that he was joining Charlotte broke, so enjoy that outdated discussion. On top of that, the guys talk about the Celtics' draft selections and their thoughts. They also bring up the Nets, the Chris Paul trade, and much more going on in t...

Episode 76: Tim Sheils - James Harden to the Celtics and an NBA Mock Draft 18.11.2020

Sam and Jack are joined by fellow Banner Town writer Tim Sheils! There's been tons of news dropping lately all throughout the world of basketball, with the latest surrounding James Harden. The guys give their thoughts on this deal and also react to the rumor that Gordon Hayward could be heading to Atlanta. After that, they start up a mock draft that slowly transitions into talking about who the Ce...

Episode 75: Max Lederman - NBA Draft Night Ideas and Addressing Jaylen Brown Rumors 14.11.2020

Emmy award winner Max Lederman joins the show today to help Sam and Jack break down the Celtics' offseason! They start off with some draft night discussions and what Danny Ainge could possibly do with his three first-round picks. The talks then transition into trade rumors, and Max gives his thoughts on a potential Jaylen Brown trade. Finally, the guys ask Max about his thoughts on the new jerseys...

Episode 74: NBA Offseason Rumors and Draft Prospects the Celtics Could Target 12.11.2020

Sam and Jack are back to discuss all the rumors going on about the NBA offseason. Russell Westbrook wants out of Houston, Chris Paul has been linked to the Suns, and people are saying the Hawks could trade their 6th overall pick. On top of that, the Celtics have been interviewing more and more draft prospects, so there is plenty to talk about there. The guys give their reasoning in the Devin Booke...

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