Assessing the Celtics at the midway point, plus a chat with Maine Celtics coach Jarell Christian
Chris Forsberg is joined by MassLive’s Brian Robb to discuss where the Celtics stand at the midway point of the season, how Ime Udoka has fared as head coach and how hands on Brad Stevens should be going forward. Then, Maine Celtics head coach Jarrell Christian joins Chris and Amina Smith to discuss the team’s success early in the season and adapting to constant player changes on his roster. 0:30 – What is the state of the Celtics at the midway point of the season? 2:25 – Grading Ime Udoka’s first half season as the team’s head coach; how much does Brad Stevens need to step in? 13:05 – Is the Celtics’ best path forward still building a team around Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown? 20:00 - Looking for bright spots this season, including Rob Williams potentially developing into an All-Defensive team candidate 27:35 – Chris and Amina Smith welcome in Jarell Christian for an exclusive interview Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Cmf5C15Uoc4
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Show Notes
Chris Forsberg is joined by MassLive’s Brian Robb to discuss where the Celtics stand at the midway point of the season, how Ime Udoka has fared as head coach and how hands on Brad Stevens should be going forward. Then, Maine Celtics head coach Jarrell Christian joins Chris and Amina Smith to discuss the team’s success early in the season and adapting to constant player changes on his roster.
0:30 – What is the state of the Celtics at the midway point of the season?
2:25 – Grading Ime Udoka’s first half season as the team’s head coach; how much does Brad Stevens need to step in?
13:05 – Is the Celtics’ best path forward still building a team around Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown?
20:00 - Looking for bright spots this season, including Rob Williams potentially developing into an All-Defensive team candidate
27:35 – Chris and Amina Smith welcome in Jarell Christian for an exclusive interview
Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Cmf5C15Uoc4
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