Lucky's Lounge

What is the best team of NBA players of the 2000's? Who were the 12 best Celtics of the millenium? Cap and Guillermo end the offseason with a look at which C's they put on their list. Plus, massive injuries for at least two NBA teams before camp even starts, and an end to the Kuminga saga is near in Golden State. #differenthere #celtics #warriors #Kuminga #JaysonTatum #JaylenBrown #Porzing...

Two weeks until Celtics training camp,and Jaylen Brown is already in the facility, leading the younger C's toward training camp. We discuss Jaylen's emphasis on being a complete player, as well as comparisons between JB and The Truth. . Plus, Richard Jefferson calls half the league "cowards." Why we agree with the former Net All-Star, and what this could mean (if at all) for the...

The run is over, but Neemias Queta sure made his Celtic Nation and his home nation of Portugal proud, leading them to an 8th place finish at EuroBasket, their best-ever. Who will win the tournament now? Plus, Cap and Guillermo discuss the NBA's investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers. Did Steve Ballmer just set the Clippers back another decade? Or is the salary-cap circumvention investigat...

With football kicking off and the leaves starting to fall in the USA, Europe is hosting a tournament including some of the best basketball players in the world. Will Neemias Queta lead Portugal to their best-ever finish? Can Daniel Theis or Kristaps Porzingis lift Gold? Plus, who are the 10 best European players ever to don the Green and White? #DifferentHere #Celtics #EuroBasket2025 #NeemiasQueta...

When the Celtics have a championship-caliber basketball team, summers just seem more fun--and time flies. But when you're staring a "gap year" in the face, it can feel like an eternity. Cap and Guillermo discuss the latest Celtics offseason news, including prominent big Neemias Queta's crucible of dominant centers. *** TICKET GIVEAWAY EPISODE *** #DifferentHere #JaylenBrown #Jays...

14-year NBA veteran and former Celtic Gordon Hayward stops by the Lounge to talk about his retirement, his new gig as a movie producer, and his time with the Celtics. A Lucky's Chat you won't want to miss. #LuckysChats #GordonHayward #DifferentHere #Celtics #Hornets #ButlerBulldogs #JaysonTatum #JaylenBrown #AlHorford

It's official: Billionaire Bill Chisholm is now the owner of the Boston Celtics. As reports immediately surfaced that Wyc Grousbeck was OUT as governor, Celtic fans panicked. Should we be concerned? Plus Cap and Guillermo discuss the first games released from the NBA schedule. #DifferentHere #Celtics #DerrickWhite #WhiteNoise #JaylenBrown #PacMan #JaysonTatum #JoeMazzulla #BradStevens Get all...

Georges Niang...we hardly knew ye. After Brad Stevens dumped Niang to the Jazz for cap space, Cap and Guillermo discuss the current state of the roster and whether Chris Boucher might actually be a better player for the Celtics. #DifferentHere #Celtics #UtahJazz #Niang #ChrisBoucher #JoeMazzulla #JaysonTatum #Portugal #Queta #Eurobasket2025 #NoaDalzell #celticsblog

The dismantling of the '24 champs continues...with JD Davison's departure leaving just 7 champions from the 15 who hoisted the Larry. Cap and Guillermo discuss their feelings, and the dreaded "T" word. Plus, two Celtic bigs have a big opportunity to show out at Eurobasket, positivity abounds for the Jays...and Derrick White opens up. #NBA #Celtics #DifferentHere #WhiteNoise #Derr...

The summer from hell continues for Boston fans, the latest gut punch being Marcus Smart deciding to don the purple and gold. The Captain discusses the move by Marcus, and internet rumors surrounding Jrue Holiday. Plus, Georges Niang understands Celtics fans, and will Anfernee Simons be traded? #DifferentHere #MarcusSmart #Lakers #LakerNation #JaysonTatum #JaylenBrown #DerrickWhite #LeBron #LukaDon...

NBA Summer League isn't a very good product, but Celtics fans can sift through the bricks and a bizarre Jordan Walsh ejection, and pick out the bright spots. Cap and Guillermo discuss Charles Bassey, Baylor Scheierman, and Boston's three new rookies. Plus, the Caitlyn and the WNBA sell out the Garden and Jaylen and Georges bury the hatchet. #SportSpyder #Celtics #DifferentHere #WNBA #Caitl...

For some, it's a chance to make a first impression in the NBA. For others, it's their last chance to prove they deserve a roster spot. This year, Boston has a summer league roster of hungry young players eager to prove they not only deserve spots, but minutes as well. Cap and Guillermo discuss the summer league roster and the latest offseason news. #DifferentHere #NBASummerLeague #Celtics...

Free agency has only compounded the pain for Celtics fans, who now have said goodbye to Luke Kornet and possibly Al Horford as well. Cap and Guillermo discuss the Celtics' center rotation and the newest free agent signees from the bargain bin. Plus, does Damian Lillard make sense for the Celtics? #DifferentHere #JoeMazzulla #Dame #JaysonTatum #JaylenBrown #Giannis #MylesTurner #CaitlinClark #I...

In a move very few draft pundits saw coming, the Celtics snapped up highly-regarded Spanish teenager Hugo Gonzalez. Cap and Guillermo discuss the pick, and what it could foreshadow for the coming season. Plus, Danny Ainge wins another draft, this time for the Jazz. #DifferentHere #NBADraft2025 #Celtics #JaysonTatum #BradStevens #MikeZarren #AnferneeSimons #JaylenBrown #PaytonPritchard #DerrickWhit...

We knew it was coming, but it didn't prepare us for the pain. In 24 hours, Brad Stevens shipped out Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, the two key pieces that put the Celtics over the hump in their quest for an 18th banner. Despite the sadness over losing these fan favorites, Brad may have just accelerated the Celtics' next championship window...and he may not be done. Cap and Guillermo...

When Jayson Tatum returns to NBA hardwoods, he will be returning to a new-and-improved league, one which will be shaped at least in part by the Pacers and the Thunder. Ron Flanders discusses a likely trend in roster building that the Celtics will be forced to contend with. He then addresses the ground-breaking sale of the Los Angeles Lakers, and WNBA physicality toward Caitlyn Clark. #DifferentHer...

Less than one year after hoisting the 18th championship banner, both of the Celtics' star wings have gone under the knife. Cap and Guillermo discuss Jaylen Brown's knee surgery, and what it could mean for Boston's plans. The duo also discuss Celtic draft workouts, Joe Mazzulla's business trip to Turkey, and the Pacers' thrilling Game 3 win. #NBAFinals2025 #Celtics #DifferentHer...

With a small-market showcase for an NBA Finals, teams around the league could be looking to go "all in" this offseason to get over the top. The Suns are making KD calls, the Knicks fired Thibs after a historic ECF run. Cap and Guillermo try and make sense of the madness and discuss recent news about the Celtics front office. Plus, they give their NBA Finals preview. #DifferentHere #Celti...

As the NBA world remains focused on crowning a new champion, Boston plans to get its fiscal house in order. That means the likely departure of starters. Who might have to go? Cap and Guillermo discuss the roster flux and hand out '24-25 grades to the entire team. Plus, another fun GIVEAWAY! #DifferentHere #NBAPlayoffs #JoeMazzulla #JaysonTatum #JaylenBrown #JrueHoliday #Porzingis #DerrickWhite...

Celtics fans are having to figure out what to do with themselves on spring evenings. It doesn't help that the team's future is very much up in the air. Did Brad Stevens' exit interview with reporters betray any future plans? Will Jaylen Brown need surgery? And was this injury aggravated by playing hurt? Cap and Guillermo discuss, plus Indiana steals G1 at the Garden. #DifferentHere #Br...

In a somewhat anticlimactic loss, the defending champions got blown out at the hands of the hated Knickerbockers. Cap and Guillermo discuss the loss, and rather than start proposing personnel moves...reflect on the last two seasons of greatness. #DifferentHere #Celtics #Knicks #JoeMazzulla #JaysonTatum #JaylenBrown #Porzingis #JrueHoliday #KAT #OGAnunoby #MikaelBridges #Brunson #NBAPlayoffs

With JT's Achilles already on the mend and with Celtic Nation nursing broken hearts, a blowout of the Knicks at Boston Garden was just what the Dr. ordered. Cap and Guillermo discuss the historic win. Plus, Dr. Jesse Morse discusses Achilles injuries, recovery timelines, and what JT's injury could mean going forward. #DifferentHere #JaysonTatum #JaylenBrown #JrueHoliday #Porzingis #LukeKor...

It is going to take Celtics fans a while to get over this one...after getting beat by the Knickerbockers, the Celtics dynasty chances appeared to snap right before our eyes as Jayson Tatum experienced a non-contact injury that led to JT being wheeled off the court. Cap and Guillermo discuss the painful end of Boston's title chances, and the team's immediate future. #DifferentHere #JaysonTatum #Jay...

The Celtics are not getting swept. After horrific collapses in Boston, the Celtics were much more locked in playing at the World's Most Famous Arena. Cap and Guillermo recap the Game 3 win, and preview Game 4. #DifferentHere #SportSpyder #JaysonTatum #JoeMazzulla #JaylenBrown #Porzingis #AlHorford #DerrickWhite #JrueHoliday #KAT #JalenBrunson

Is this how the Celtics season ends? Boston's collapses at home against the Knicks have the C's on the brink. Is there any hope for the C's? Cap and Guillermo discuss Games 1 and 2, what went wrong, and if it's fixable. #DifferentHere #Celtics #JaysonTatum #JaylenBrown #JoeMazzulla #JrueHoliday #JaylenBrunson #Knicks #KAT #JoshHart