Slammed: A Boston Basketball Podcast

It's Take Flight! Meghan Ottolini, Esteban Bustillos, and Justin Turpin discuss all the topics in and around the NBA! Including: Which teams give the Celtics trouble matchup-wise, and how long can Boston’s win streak reasonably last? Damian Lillard thought the Bucks would be like the Celtics by now… is Milwaukee jealous of Boston, and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy pr...

NBA skills coach, Drew Hanlen – Jayson Tatum, Bradley Beal, Tyrese Haliburton, and countless other NBA stars’ trainer, joins Meghan Ottolini, Esteban Bustillos, and Justin Turpin to discuss Tatum’s growth and MVP-caliber season. What has changed the most about Tatum’s game this year? How difficult is it to make progress when you’re already at his level? What makes Tatum such a great player? And th...

NBA skills coach, Drew Hanlen – Jayson Tatum, Bradley Beal, Tyrese Haliburton, and countless other NBA stars’ trainer, joins Meghan Ottolini, Esteban Bustillos, and Justin Turpin to discuss Tatum’s growth and MVP-caliber season. What has changed the most about Tatum’s game this year? How difficult is it to make progress when you’re already at his level? What makes Tatum such a great player? And th...

Meghan Ottolini, Esteban Bustillos, and Justin Turpin discuss how the NBA can fix the All-Star game, a look at some telling numbers of the 2023-24 Celtics’ season, and a few things to look for as we near the home stretch of the season, with the less than two months remaining before the postseason. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-...

Currently, Jayson Tatum currently ranks fifth in the Kia MVP Ladder behind Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Luka Doncic. Yes, Tatum is the best player on the best team, but is that enough to warrant MVP consideration? Meghan Ottolini, Esteban Bustillos, and Justin Turpin examine Tatum's MVP candidacy. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visi...

The momentum behind Jayson Tatum’s MVP push is really starting to gain traction - but what exactly is his case for the league’s most prestigious award? Meghan Ottolini, Esteban Bustillos, and Justin Turpin discuss Tatum’s MVP case and what it will take for the soon-to-be four-time All-NBA wing to take over as the face of the NBA. Plus, how can the NBA fix the All-Star game, a look at some telling...

It's Take Flight! Meghan Ottolini, Esteban Bustillos, and Justin Turpin touch on all the topics surrounding the NBA and the Boston Celtics. To kick things off, Esteban explains why it's long overdue that Boston hosts the All-Star game again. Plus, the crew discusses what to look for in All-Star Weekend. Could Jaylen Brown surprise some people in the dunk contest, and is there any smoke to these Le...

Around the NBA, there are not many true rivalries rooted in hatred. Celtics/Heat seems like an exception to that, evidenced by Jaylen Brown vs Duncan Robinson. An animosity between two teams that have met in three of the last four Eastern Conference Finals is good for the NBA. Is Celtics/ Heat the best rivalry in the NBA? Meghan Ottolini, Esteban Bustillos, and Justin Turpin discuss. Plus, Joe Maz...

There is no doubt there has been a lot to like from the 2023-24 Boston Celtics as they hit the All-Star break 31 games above .500, sitting at an NBA-best 43-12 record, six games ahead in the Eastern Conference standings. How confident should fans be in the Celtics’ pursuit of Banner 18, and what will be the biggest challenge for the team as they head into the back half of the season? Meghan Ottoli...

It's take flight! Meghan Ottolini and Esteban Bustillos react to Kristaps Porzingis and Derrick White being snubbed from the All-Star game, Jaylen Brown participating in the dunk contest, and more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twenty trades were made in the NBA in the week leading up to the trade deadline, with all about three Eastern Conference squads getting in on the action. Did anyone improve enough at the deadline to shake up the Eastern Conference expectations? Plus, Meghan Ottolini and Esteban Bustillos break down the moves made by the Celtics. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: ht...

Twenty trades were made in the NBA in the week leading up to the trade deadline, with all about three Eastern Conference squads getting in on the action. Did anyone improve enough at the deadline to shake up the Eastern Conference expectations? Meghan Ottolini and Esteban Bustillos break down the deadline and the moves made by the Celtics. Plus, it's take flight! Meghan Ottolini and Esteban Bustil...

It's Take Flight! Meghan Ottolini, Esteban Bustillos, and Justin Turpin discuss all the topics surrounding the Boston Celtics and the NBA. The crew kicks things off with the return of Marcus Smart. What will the reception be like, and will we ever see #36 in the rafters? Then, shifting focus to the Eastern Conference, is there a new contender? The Knicks appear to be for real! Finally, what to mak...

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have played for three different head coaches in Boston. It started with Brad Stevens, who took what was supposed to be a rebuilding squad to the postseason repeatedly, providing valuable experience to the Jays with his basketball knowledge. Then came Ime Udoka, who brought the toughness, not afraid to call out his players in public, guiding them to the NBA Finals. Now...

To kick things off, Meghan Ottolini, Esteban Bustillos, and Justin Turpin take a look at Joe Mazzulla, who is now in his sophomore season. The crew gives the second-year bench boss a grade and discusses why his emphasis on "Mindset" may be precisely what this team needs. Plus, the crew touches on all the topics surrounding the Celtics and the NBA in "Take Flight." Starting with Marcus Smart's retu...

In this week's edition of Take Flight,  Meghan Ottolini, Esteban Bustillos, and Justin Turpin discuss to make of the strange scene in Milwaukee, the Terry Rozier addition in Miami, and some of the best foreign players to ever put on Celtic Green. Plus, how big of a concern is Boston's bench depth, and has Luke Kornet cemented himself as a solid third center? To learn more about listener data and o...

As teams around the East make moves to better their chances of a long postseason run, the Celtics dismantled last year's Eastern Conference champions with their new weapons -- letting their play do the talking. Meghan Ottolini, Esteban Bustillos, and Justin Turpin react to Boston's statement win and discuss what we can learn moving forward. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practic...

Though the Celtics were reluctant to declare Thursday night's 143-110 win over the Heat a "Statement win," that's what it felt like. As teams around the East make moves to better their chances of a long postseason run, the Celtics dismantled last year's Eastern Conference champions with their new weapons. Meghan Ottolini, Esteban Bustillos, and Justin Turpin react to Thursday's win over the Heat a...

SEGMENT- Pascal Siakam, aka "Spicy P," has found a new home. The two-time All-NBA forward has been traded to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for Bruce Brown, Jordan Nwora, and three first-round picks.  Meghan Ottolini, Esteban Bustillos, and Justin Turpin break down what the trade means for the Celtics, considering the Pacers have already defeated Boston twice this season. Plus, the crew assesses t...

SEGMENT- Friday night at TD Garden has the makings of an NBA Finals preview, as the 32-9 Boston Celtics welcome the reigning champion Denver Nuggets. How important is Friday night for the Celtics as they look to advance to 21-0 at home, and what can we learn about the team from this highly-anticipated matchup? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc...

As the Celtics hit the season’s midway point with an NBA-best 32-9 record, it isn't easy to envision a scenario where things could be going any better for them. Meghan Ottolini, Esteban Bustillos, and Justin Turpin break down the hot start from the Cs and discuss why things truly feel "Different Here." Plus, how important is Friday night's matchup with the Denver Nuggets for the Celtics, and is th...

SEGMENT: While a "scheduled loss" may sound like a cheap excuse, Thursday night's blowout loss in Milwaukee very well could fall under that category. The crew discusses how much we can really take away from the defeat in Milwaukee and why there is no reason for concern following the loss. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Le...

The Celtics wrapped up a stretch of five games in seven nights, including three cities in four on Thursday night. Meghan Ottolini, Esteban Bustillos, and Justin Turpin discuss what to take away from this week, including two eventful matchups in Indiana and arguably the best game of the season against Minnesota, followed by the worst game in Milwaukee. What game can we learn the most from, and can...

The 2018-19 and 2023-24 Celtics could not be more polar opposites. Meghan Ottolini, Esteban Bustillos, and Justin Turpin discuss the differences and react to Gordon Hayward's recent comments To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One issue has been a recurring theme in almost all of the Celtics' losses this season. Meghan Ottolini, Esteban Bustillos, and Justin Turpin take a look at the problem and discuss why it's worth monitoring moving forward. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adc...