
How 'Bout Them Celtics
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S3 Ep 22Episode 170: Celtics Trade Ideas and Other Deadline Rumors
Sam and Jack are back just a couple of days ahead of the NBA trade deadline, so that's what they spend most of their time discussing. They talk about some potential Celtics trade ideas, as well as what their perfect trade deadline would be for the C's. Past that, they discuss some general NBA trade deadline rumors throughout the show. The guys also (obviously) touch on Boston's recent winning streak. Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for listening to From the Rafters! Proudly partnered with Guy Boston Sports! (@GuyBostonSports) Banner Town, USA's Twitter: @BannerTownUSA Sam's Twitter: @SamLaFranceNBA Jack's Twitter: @JackSimoneNBA https://bannertownusa.com/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/how-bout-them-celtics/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S3 Ep 21Episode 169: Celtics Winning Streak and February Win Predictions
Sam and Jack are back with the latest on the Boston Celtics. The C's have won five of their last six games and are looking good. The guys break down the play of Marcus Smart, Robert Williams, and more. They also give their predictions for the NBA All-Star Reserves, as this was recorded before the announcement. Lastly, they give their win predictions for the Celtics in the month of February. Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for listening to From the Rafters! Proudly partnered with Guy Boston Sports! (@GuyBostonSports) Banner Town, USA's Twitter: @BannerTownUSA Sam's Twitter: @SamLaFranceNBA Jack's Twitter: @JackSimoneNBA https://bannertownusa.com/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/how-bout-them-celtics/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S3 Ep 20Episode 168: The Marcus Smart Debate and the Celtics Resurgence
Sam and Jack are back to break down the latest Boston Celtics chatter. Marcus Smart returned to action, and since then, the Celtics have dominated. Everything seems to be going well, but some still aren't sold on the idea of Smart as the team's point guard. The guys debate that and then talk about Boston's recent play and what it means. They look at the upcoming schedule, as well as the tightly contested Eastern Conference playoff picture. Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for listening to From the Rafters! Proudly partnered with Guy Boston Sports! (@GuyBostonSports) Banner Town, USA's Twitter: @BannerTownUSA Sam's Twitter: @SamLaFranceNBA Jack's Twitter: @JackSimoneNBA https://bannertownusa.com/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/how-bout-them-celtics/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S3 Ep 19Episode 167: Should Jayson Tatum Keep Shooting and Setting Celtics Expectations
Sam and Jack are back with a very heated episode. The Boston Celtics just lost to the Charlotte Hornets in a game where Jayson Tatum shot 0-for-7 from deep. Jaylen Brown struggled, too, but Tatum was the talk of the town. People are beginning to question - should Jayson Tatum keep shooting this many threes? The guys also get into the topic of expectations for the Celtics this year. What should they do for the rest of the year? How should they approach the trade deadline? They end the episode by discussing recent Duncan Robinson trade rumors. Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for listening to From the Rafters! Proudly partnered with Guy Boston Sports! (@GuyBostonSports) Banner Town, USA's Twitter: @BannerTownUSA Sam's Twitter: @SamLaFranceNBA Jack's Twitter: @JackSimoneNBA https://bannertownusa.com/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/how-bout-them-celtics/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S3 Ep 18Episode 166: Celtics Finally Winning and the Duality of Dennis Schroder
Sam and Jack are back, and the Boston Celtics have decided to start winning! Boston has won five of their last six games, with the one exception being that mess against the Philadelphia 76ers. Regardless, the team has looked good, and they might be starting to figure things out. At least they're closing out games. However, Dennis Schroder continues to be confusing. Plus, the guys dive into some potential trade targets that would help improve shooting towards the end of the show. Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for listening to From the Rafters! Proudly partnered with Guy Boston Sports! (@GuyBostonSports) Banner Town, USA's Twitter: @BannerTownUSA Sam's Twitter: @SamLaFranceNBA Jack's Twitter: @JackSimoneNBA https://bannertownusa.com/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/how-bout-them-celtics/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S3 Ep 17Episode 165: Jimmy Toscano - Celtics Trade Targets and a Lack of Celtic Pride
Sam and Jack are back with guest Jimmy Toscano of CLNS Media! The Celtics are riding a three-game win streak, but the conversation quickly turns negative. They begin talking about potential players to poach from the Pacers, as well as other trade targets around the league. This then dives into a conversation surrounding what's wrong with the Celtics and their apparent lack of pride. Lastly, they discuss Isaiah Thomas and, oddly enough, Zion Williamson as well. Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for listening to From the Rafters! Proudly partnered with Guy Boston Sports! (@GuyBostonSports) Jimmy's Twitter: @Jimmy_Toscano Banner Town, USA's Twitter: @BannerTownUSA Sam's Twitter: @SamLaFranceNBA Jack's Twitter: @JackSimoneNBA https://bannertownusa.com/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/how-bout-them-celtics/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S3 Ep 16Episode 164: Celtics Blow 25-Point Lead To Knicks and Ime Udoka's Questionable Comments
Sam and Jack are back after the Celtics blew a 25-point lead to the Knicks. It was, again, one of the worst losses of the season for the C's. The guys break down that game and discuss where Boston should go from here. Do the Boston Celtics trade Jaylen Brown? Do they sell at the deadline? Does Ime Udoka need to be fired? Who knows? Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for listening to From the Rafters! Proudly partnered with Guy Boston Sports! (@GuyBostonSports) Banner Town, USA's Twitter: @BannerTownUSA Sam's Twitter: @SamLaFranceNBA Jack's Twitter: @JackSimoneNBA https://bannertownusa.com/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/how-bout-them-celtics/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S3 Ep 15Episode 163: Jaylen Brown Scores 50 Points and the Celtics' January Schedule
Sam and Jack are back to dissect the latest Boston Celtics action. Jaylen Brown just dropped a career-high 50 points in a less than stellar win over the Orlando Magic. The guys look at this as well as the Celtics' somewhat lackluster schedule through the month of January while also giving their win/loss predictions for the month. Later on, they get into whether or not the Celtics should be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline, as well as who they could look to acquire. Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for listening to From the Rafters! Proudly partnered with Guy Boston Sports! (@GuyBostonSports) Banner Town, USA's Twitter: @BannerTownUSA Sam's Twitter: @SamLaFranceNBA Jack's Twitter: @JackSimoneNBA https://bannertownusa.com/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/how-bout-them-celtics/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S3 Ep 14Episode 162: John Karalis - What Is Wrong With the Boston Celtics?
Sam and Jack are back with guest John Karalis of the Locked On Celtics Podcast and Boston Sports Journal. Obviously, they had to start with the looming question - what is wrong with the Boston Celtics right now? This transitioned into talks about Jaylen Brown and what's up with him. They then dove into the idea of trading Dennis Schroder, and John gave his thoughts on some other guys he thinks could be moved, too. Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for listening to From the Rafters! Proudly partnered with Guy Boston Sports! (@GuyBostonSports) John's Twitter: @John_Karalis Banner Town, USA's Twitter: @BannerTownUSA Sam's Twitter: @SamLaFranceNBA Jack's Twitter: @JackSimoneNBA https://bannertownusa.com/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/how-bout-them-celtics/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S3 Ep 13Episode 161: Celtics COVID Outbreak and Payton Pritchard vs. Dennis Schroder
Sam and Jack are back to talk about the latest Boston Celtics storylines. Merry Christmas everybody! The guys discuss the Celtics' recent COVID outbreak and how it's affected the team. They also talk about how well Payton Pritchard has been playing lately. This leads to the discussion of whether or not he should be getting minutes over Dennis Schroder, and if so, if Schroder should be traded. Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for listening to From the Rafters! Proudly partnered with Guy Boston Sports! (@GuyBostonSports) Banner Town, USA's Twitter: @BannerTownUSA Sam's Twitter: @SamLaFranceNBA Jack's Twitter: @JackSimoneNBA https://bannertownusa.com/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/how-bout-them-celtics/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S3 Ep 12Episode 160: Which Celtics Players Should Be On the Team Long-Term?
Sam and Jack are back after the Boston Celtics' big-time win over the Milwaukee Bucks. The guys haven't recorded since the awful west coast road trip, so they talk about that, too. They spend a majority of their time ranking Celtics players into tier lists based on whether or not they need to be on the team next season, though. The duo then discusses Dennis Schroder at length and whether or not the team should trade him. Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for listening to From the Rafters! Proudly partnered with Guy Boston Sports! (@GuyBostonSports) Banner Town, USA's Twitter: @BannerTownUSA Sam's Twitter: @SamLaFranceNBA Jack's Twitter: @JackSimoneNBA https://bannertownusa.com/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/how-bout-them-celtics/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S3 Ep 11Episode 159: Andrew Doxy - Payton Pritchard's Explosion and a Dennis Schroder Discussion
Sam and Jack are back with guest Andrew Doxy of CelticsBlog! The guys start the show by touching on Payton Pritchard's recent explosion against the Portland Trail Blazers and the craziness that ensued afterward. They then quickly turn the conversation towards Marcus Smart, as well as the offense with and without Jaylen Brown. In addition, the guys also discuss the idea of trading Dennis Schroder and how good they think he really is. Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for listening to From the Rafters! Proudly partnered with Guy Boston Sports! (@GuyBostonSports) Andrew's Twitter: @AndrewDoxy Banner Town, USA's Twitter: @BannerTownUSA Sam's Twitter: @SamLaFranceNBA Jack's Twitter: @JackSimoneNBA https://bannertownusa.com/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/how-bout-them-celtics/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S3 Ep 10Episode 158: Jaylen Brown's Struggles and Brad Stevens Defends Jayson Tatum
Sam and Jack are back right after the Boston Celtics took down the Philadelphia 76ers. The guys discuss that game, as well as Jaylen Brown's recent struggles since returning from injury. They also break down how well the C's defended Joel Embiid with Al Horford. The duo also bring up Brad Stevens' defense of Jayson Tatum and the recent allegations that he doesn't care about winning. Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for listening to From the Rafters! Proudly partnered with Guy Boston Sports! (@GuyBostonSports) Come hang out with us on the Airr app! Banner Town, USA's Twitter: @BannerTownUSA Sam's Twitter: @SamLaFranceNBA Jack's Twitter: @JackSimoneNBA https://bannertownusa.com/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/how-bout-them-celtics/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S3 Ep 9Episode 157: Ime Udoka Comments and Deeper Offensive Issues
Sam and Jack are back for a relatively short episode of the From the Rafters podcast. After the Boston Celtics lost to the Spurs, the guys didn't have much to say. They broke down what they saw during the game, talked about a serious lack of shooters, and took a look at some of the comments from Ime Udoka, Jayson Tatum, and Grant Williams after the game. Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for listening to From the Rafters! Proudly partnered with Guy Boston Sports! (@GuyBostonSports) Come hang out with us on the Airr app! Banner Town, USA's Twitter: @BannerTownUSA Sam's Twitter: @SamLaFranceNBA Jack's Twitter: @JackSimoneNBA https://bannertownusa.com/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/how-bout-them-celtics/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S3 Ep 8Episode 156: Boston Celtics Two-Game Win Streak vs. Lakers and Thunder
Sam and Jack are back to break down the Boston Celtics' two-game win streak vs. the Lakers and Thunder. Boston took down LA and OKC at home two nights in a row, with the win vs. the Lakers being a dominant one. The guys talk about the recent success of Jayson Tatum, Dennis Schroder, and Grant Williams as well. They wrap up the show with some NBA Power Rankings. Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for listening to From the Rafters! Proudly partnered with Guy Boston Sports! (@GuyBostonSports) Come hang out with us on the Airr app! Banner Town, USA's Twitter: @BannerTownUSA Sam's Twitter: @SamLaFranceNBA Jack's Twitter: @JackSimoneNBA https://bannertownusa.com/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/how-bout-them-celtics/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S3 Ep 7Episode 155: A Lack of Consistent Offense and Reacting to Potential Celtics Trades
Sam and Jack are back after the Boston Celtics loss to the Atlanta Hawks. They discuss the game, Jayson Tatum's great performance, and what was going wrong on offense and defense. They give props to Grant Williams and Josh Richardson as well. The guys then preview the Celtics ' game vs. the Los Angeles Lakers and react to potential Celtics trades proposed on various websites. Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for listening to From the Rafters! Proudly partnered with Guy Boston Sports! (@GuyBostonSports) Come hang out with us on the Airr app! Banner Town, USA's Twitter: @BannerTownUSA Sam's Twitter: @SamLaFranceNBA Jack's Twitter: @JackSimoneNBA https://bannertownusa.com/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/how-bout-them-celtics/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S3 Ep 6Episode 154: Cavaliers Mount Comeback and Dennis Schroder Monster Performances
Sam and Jack are back to talk about the latest Boston Celtics news. The C's blew a 19-point lead to the Cavaliers the other night, but have been playing well other than that. Point guard Dennis Schroder has been on fire lately, too. Boston's defense has picked things up, and it's leading to great things. They also touch on Jayson Tatum's continued shooting struggles and some of the latest NBA Power Rankings. Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for listening to From the Rafters! Proudly partnered with Guy Boston Sports! (@GuyBostonSports) Come hang out with us on the Airr app! Banner Town, USA's Twitter: @BannerTownUSA Sam's Twitter: @SamLaFranceNBA Jack's Twitter: @JackSimoneNBA https://bannertownusa.com/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/how-bout-them-celtics/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S3 Ep 5Episode 153: Ben Simmons Celtics Trade Rumors and the Luka Doncic Dagger
Sam and Jack are back to talk about the latest Boston Celtics news. First and foremost, Shams Charania of The Athletic reported that the Celtics have shown trade interest in Ben Simmons. The guys gave their thoughts on that rumor. After that, they talk about the Luka Doncic game-winning shot, the Jaylen Brown injury, and All-Star predictions for this season. Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for listening to From the Rafters! Proudly partnered with Guy Boston Sports! (@GuyBostonSports) Banner Town, USA's Twitter: @BannerTownUSA Sam's Twitter: @SamLaFranceNBA Jack's Twitter: @JackSimoneNBA https://bannertownusa.com/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/how-bout-them-celtics/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S3 Ep 4Episode 152: Bobby Manning - Elite Celtics Defense and a Big-Time Shooting Problem
Sam and Jack are back with guest Bobby Manning of CLNS Media and Boston Sports Journal. The guys make sure to start the show by praising Al Horford, one of Bobby's favorite players. They then get into the elite defense the Boston Celtics have been playing, leading to two wins in a row vs. the Orlando Magic and Miami Heat. The show then turns to Boston's shooting problems, as Bobby points out that the team doesn't have much spacing. They also touch on Jaylen Brown's hamstring injury towards the end of the episode. Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for listening to From the Rafters! Proudly partnered with Guy Boston Sports! (@GuyBostonSports) Bobby's Twitter: @RealBobManning Banner Town, USA's Twitter: @BannerTownUSA Sam's Twitter: @SamLaFranceNBA Jack's Twitter: @JackSimoneNBA https://bannertownusa.com/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/how-bout-them-celtics/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S3 Ep 3Episode 151: Jayson Tatum's Struggles and Marcus Smart's Postgame Comments
Sam and Jack are back after what many consider to be the worst loss of the season. The Boston Celtics blew a huge lead vs. the Chicago Bulls and ended up losing by 14. It was an ugly loss, and the guys are stuck questioning what went wrong. They hypothesize about Jayson Tatum and also get into Marcus Smart's post-game comments. Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for listening to From the Rafters! Proudly partnered with Guy Boston Sports! (@GuyBostonSports) Download the Airr app: https://www.airr.io/ Tim's Twitter: @TimSheilsNBA Banner Town, USA's Twitter: @BannerTownUSA Sam's Twitter: @SamLaFranceNBA Jack's Twitter: @JackSimoneNBA https://bannertownusa.com/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/how-bout-them-celtics/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S3 Ep 2Episode 150: Switch Everything Defense and Schroder vs. Smart
Sam and Jack are back to talk about the Boston Celtics loss vs. the Washington Wizards. With the loss, the Celtics fell to 2-3 on the season. They continue to run switch everything defense and Marcus Smart continues to struggle. The guys make sure to give love to Dennis Schroder, though, because he has looked great. Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for listening to From the Rafters! Proudly partnered with Guy Boston Sports! (@GuyBostonSports) Tim's Twitter: @TimSheilsNBA Banner Town, USA's Twitter: @BannerTownUSA Sam's Twitter: @SamLaFranceNBA Jack's Twitter: @JackSimoneNBA https://bannertownusa.com/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/how-bout-them-celtics/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S3 Ep 1Episode 149: Tim Sheils - The Grant Williams Show and Al Horford's Defensive Impact
Sam and Jack are back with long-time friend of the pod Tim Sheils! The guys talk about the Boston Celtics' first three games of the season, including a funny story from Sam's experience at the Raptors game. They talk about Jayson Tatum, Al Horford, and Grant Williams, in particular. The trio then wraps up the show by previewing the Hornets game and recapping some of the things they've liked and disliked about the team so far. Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for listening to From the Rafters! Proudly partnered with Guy Boston Sports! (@GuyBostonSports) Tim's Twitter: @TimSheilsNBA Banner Town, USA's Twitter: @BannerTownUSA Sam's Twitter: @SamLaFranceNBA Jack's Twitter: @JackSimoneNBA https://bannertownusa.com/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/how-bout-them-celtics/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S2 Ep 63Episode 148: Celtics Preseason Review and Options for the Open Roster Spot
Sam and Jack are back to review the Boston Celtics' preseason. They go over what they liked, what they want to see moving forward and try to figure out what is wrong with Jayson Tatum. They also go over the Jabari Parker news and discuss potential replacements using the open roster spot. They wrap up the show by reacting to some trades that Bleacher Report concocted recently. Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for listening to From the Rafters! Proudly partnered with @GuyBostonSports Banner Town, USA's Twitter: @BannerTownUSA Sam's Twitter: @SamLaFranceNBA Jack's Twitter: @JackSimoneNBA https://bannertownusa.com/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/how-bout-them-celtics/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S2 Ep 62Episode 147: Romeo Langford’s Great Preseason and ESPN Snubs the Celtics Again
Sam and Jack are back to talk about the Boston Celtics' preseason win vs. the Toronto Raptors. They break down everything they liked from the game, as well as some things they did not like. Romeo Langford becomes a big topic of discussion, as he has played super well this preseason. They wrap up the show by going over ESPN's list of the best franchises built for the next three years. Needless to say, the Celtics got snubbed. Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for listening to From the Rafters! Proudly partnered with @GuyBostonSports Banner Town, USA's Twitter: @BannerTownUSA Sam's Twitter: @SamLaFranceNBA Jack's Twitter: @JackSimoneNBA https://bannertownusa.com/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/how-bout-them-celtics/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S2 Ep 61Episode 146: Jaylen Brown Tested Positive for COVID-19 and Boston Celtics Preseason Basketball
Sam and Jack are back to talk about Boston Celtics preseason! Before that, though, the guys discuss the recent news that Jaylen Brown has tested positive for COVID-19. They then get into a recap of Boston's first preseason game against the Magic. They talk about what they liked, what they didn't like, and what the team needs to improve upon. They also sprinkle in some talk about Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons, too. Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for listening to From the Rafters! Proudly partnered with @GuyBostonSports Banner Town, USA's Twitter: @BannerTownUSA Sam's Twitter: @SamLaFranceNBA Jack's Twitter: @JackSimoneNBA https://bannertownusa.com/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/how-bout-them-celtics/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S2 Ep 60Episode 145: Boston Celtics Media Day and NBA COVID Vaccine Drama
Sam and Jack are back to talk about the latest news from around the NBA. The Boston Celtics just had their media day, so the guys break down everything said during that event. They also get into the recent Kyrie Irving drama, along with the issue of vaccination around the league. Lastly, they dive into the Ben Simmons debate once again and discuss potential landing places for him. Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for listening to From the Rafters! Proudly partnered with @GuyBostonSports Banner Town, USA's Twitter: @BannerTownUSA Sam's Twitter: @SamLaFranceNBA Jack's Twitter: @JackSimoneNBA https://bannertownusa.com/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/how-bout-them-celtics/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S2 Ep 59Episode 144: Reacting to ESPN 2021-22 NBA Predictions and Marcus Smart Twitter Comments
Sam and Jack are back to talk about the latest Boston Celtics news. Marcus Smart went viral on Twitter for some weird comments about former US President, John Adams. They also break down other recent NBA news. However, the guys spend the bulk of the show reacting to ESPN's 2021-22 NBA predictions. Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for listening to From the Rafters! Proudly partnered with @GuyBostonSports Banner Town, USA's Twitter: @BannerTownUSA Sam's Twitter: @SamLaFranceNBA Jack's Twitter: @JackSimoneNBA https://bannertownusa.com/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/how-bout-them-celtics/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S2 Ep 58Episode 143: Jake Fischer - Boston Celtics Financial Plans and the Ben Simmons Situation
Sam and Jack are back with Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report! Jake is also the author of "Built to Lose: How the NBA’s Tanking Era Changed the League Forever," which is available now everywhere books are sold. The guys asked Jake about the Ben Simmons situation in Philly, Boston's offseason so far, and a whole lot more. They also made sure to open the shoe by congratulating the Boston Celtics Hall of Fame 2021 class! Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for listening to From the Rafters! Order Jake's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Built-Lose-Tanking-Changed-Forever/dp/1629378712/ref=asc_df_1629378712/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=508977995883&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13323991541069767222&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9002053&hvtargid=pla-1210127155582&psc=1 Jake's Twitter: @JakeLFischer Banner Town, USA's Twitter: @BannerTownUSA Sam's Twitter: @SamLaFranceNBA Jack's Twitter: @JackSimoneNBA https://bannertownusa.com/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/how-bout-them-celtics/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S2 Ep 57Episode 142: Juancho Hernangomez Trade and Celtics Player Expectations for 2022
Sam and Jack are back to talk about the latest Boston Celtics trade. Brad Stevens traded Carsen Edwards, Kris Dunn, and a 2026 second-round pick to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Juancho Hernangomez. The guys give their thoughts on the deal. They then get into potential options for the second two-way spot. Lastly, they discuss their player expectations for everyone on the roster. Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for listening to From the Rafters! Banner Town, USA's Twitter: @BannerTownUSA Sam's Twitter: @SamLaFranceNBA Jack's Twitter: @JackSimoneNBA https://bannertownusa.com/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/how-bout-them-celtics/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S2 Ep 56Episode 141: Smart, Williams, and Richardson Extensions and the Fournier TPE
Sam and Jack are back to talk about the multiple extensions the Boston Celtics signed. Marcus Smart, Robert Williams, and Josh Richardson all signed extensions with the C's. Who gets to start where on the new-look Celtics? The guys also discuss how well Smart is going to do in his new role as the starting point guard. Lastly, the Celtics acquired a new TPE when Evan Fournier signed with the Knicks. Who should they target using it? Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for listening to From the Rafters! Banner Town, USA's Twitter: @BannerTownUSA Sam's Twitter: @SamLaFranceNBA Jack's Twitter: @JackSimoneNBA https://bannertownusa.com/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/how-bout-them-celtics/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S2 Ep 55Episode 140: Celtics Sign Dennis Schroder and Summer League Standouts
Sam and Jack are back to talk about the latest Celtics buzz. Dennis Schroder signed with the team on a one-year deal, so the guys discussed their thoughts. They also broke down the latest Summer League action. Both Payton Pritchard and Aaron Nesmith have been playing super well. Lastly, the two gave their way-too-early predictions for next year's NBA standings. Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for listening to From the Rafters! Banner Town, USA's Twitter: @BannerTownUSA Sam's Twitter: @SamLaFranceNBA Jack's Twitter: @JackSimoneNBA https://bannertownusa.com/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/how-bout-them-celtics/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S2 Ep 54Episode 139: Michael Pina - Celtics Free Agency Recap and Brad Stevens' Plan
Sam and Jack are back with Michael Pina of Sports Illustrated! They talk about the Celtics offseason thus far, including the Enes Kanter signing. They then get into the plan moving forward. Brad Stevens seems to be keeping the team's options open in terms of cap space. They wrap up the show by talking about NBA free agency as a whole. Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for listening to From the Rafters! Proudly partnered with Guy Boston Sports! (@GuyBostonSports) Michael's Twitter: @michaelvpina Banner Town, USA's Twitter: @BannerTownUSA Sam's Twitter: @SamLaFranceNBA Jack's Twitter: @JackSimoneNBA https://bannertownusa.com/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/how-bout-them-celtics/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S2 Ep 53Episode 138: Tristan Thompson, Josh Richardson Trades and Celtics Free Agency Preview
Sam and Jack are back to talk about the Celtics' offseason. Brad Stevens started the offseason by making two trades in one day. The guys broke them down and gave their quick thoughts. They also talked a bit about the draft, where the Celtics took Juhann Begarin 45th overall. After that, they went over the recent Lonzo Ball rumors. Lastly, they went over free agency and what they think the Boston Celtics should do. Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for listening to From the Rafters! Proudly partnered with Guy Boston Sports! (@GuyBostonSports) Banner Town, USA's Twitter: @BannerTownUSA Sam's Twitter: @SamLaFranceNBA Jack's Twitter: @JackSimoneNBA https://bannertownusa.com/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/how-bout-them-celtics/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S2 Ep 52Episode 137: KJ Doyle - Bradley Beal Rumors and Celtics Draft Plans
Sam and Jack are back with Guy Boston Sports' KJ Doyle! They break down the recent Bradley Beal trade rumors and what it would take to bring the guard to Boston. They also get into other recent Celtics rumors, as well as the first trade of the post-Finals offseason. Lastly, the trio discusses the upcoming NBA Draft and who the Celtics could, and should, select. Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for listening to From the Rafters! Proudly partnered with Guy Boston Sports! (@GuyBostonSports) KJ's Twitter: @bykjdoyle Banner Town, USA's Twitter: @BannerTownUSA Sam's Twitter: @SamLaFranceNBA Jack's Twitter: @JackSimoneNBA https://bannertownusa.com/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/how-bout-them-celtics/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S2 Ep 51Episode 136: Tim Sheils - NBA Super Teams and Celtics Offseason Trades
Sam and Jack are back with a long-time friend of the podcast, Tim Sheils! The guys start out by talking about the state of super teams in the NBA, and more specifically, whether or not the Bucks are a super team. They then get into some Celtics-related topics, including Tremont Waters who is away from the team at the moment. The Celtics also announced their Summer League roster, so they get into that. Lastly, the trio discusses some Celtics offseason trades, including the latest rumors involving Eric Bledsoe. Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for listening to From the Rafters! Proudly partnered with Guy Boston Sports! (@GuyBostonSports) Tim's Twitter: @TimSheilsNBA Banner Town, USA's Twitter: @BannerTownUSA Sam's Twitter: @SamLaFranceNBA Jack's Twitter: @JackSimoneNBA https://bannertownusa.com/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/how-bout-them-celtics/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S2 Ep 50Episode 135: Adam Taylor - Exploring Marcus Smart Trades and the Celtics' Offseason Plans
Sam and Jack are back with a long-time friend of the pod, Adam Taylor or CelticsBlog! The trio begins by discussing the recent additions to the Celtics coaching staff. They then go on to talk about Marcus Smart trade ideas, including some recent rumors involving Dejounte Murray. They get into the big-name trade options as well such as Collin Sexton and Damian Lillard. The discussion spirals into a long-winded conversation about the Boston Celtics offseason plans as a whole. Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for listening to From the Rafters! Proudly partnered with Guy Boston Sports! (@GuyBostonSports) Adam's Twitter: @AdamTaylorNBA Banner Town, USA's Twitter: @BannerTownUSA Sam's Twitter: @SamLaFranceNBA Jack's Twitter: @JackSimoneNBA https://bannertownusa.com/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/how-bout-them-celtics/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S2 Ep 49Episode 134: Smarfwater - Celtics Offseason Changes and Recruiting Damian Lillard
Sam and Jack are back with Celtics Twitter legend Smarfwater! They discuss the Boston Celtics' offseason changes thus far, including the Al Horford trade and Ime Udoka hiring. They also break down potential roster changes that could happen this summer. Smarfwater gives her thoughts on the idea of bringing Bradley Beal or Damian Lillard to Boston as well. The trio wraps up the show by talking about Jayson Tatum and Kyrie Irving. Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for listening to From the Rafters! Proudly partnered with Guy Boston Sports! (@GuyBostonSports) Smarfwater's Twitter: @smarfwater Banner Town, USA's Twitter: @BannerTownUSA Sam's Twitter: @SamLaFranceNBA Jack's Twitter: @JackSimoneNBA https://bannertownusa.com/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/how-bout-them-celtics/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S2 Ep 48Episode 133: Jayson Tatum Talks About Kyrie Irving and Celtics NBA Draft Prospects
Sam and Jack are back to talk about all the recent Celtics news. Jayson Tatum talked about Kyrie Irving and how he believes the point guard is simply "misunderstood." Other public comments from Ime Udoka and Steve Kerr are also discussed on the show. They then move into talking about possible draft prospects that the Boston Celtics could target at pick #45. Lastly, Jack lists off a bunch of players and Sam has to guess who they pay for. A classic game of "Who he play for?", stolen from the NBA TNT crew. Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for listening to From the Rafters! Proudly partnered with Guy Boston Sports! (@GuyBostonSports) Banner Town, USA's Twitter: @BannerTownUSA Sam's Twitter: @SamLaFranceNBA Jack's Twitter: @JackSimoneNBA https://bannertownusa.com/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/how-bout-them-celtics/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S2 Ep 47Episode 132: Sam Packard - A Marcus Smart Extension and Exploring Tristan Thompson Trades
Sam and Jack are back with guest Sam Packard of the Anything is Poddable podcast (also known as Marcus "The Worm" Hicks on Twitter). The trio starts out by discussing Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck's comments about Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Ime Udoka also made similar comments about them and Marcus Smart. This leads to some Marcus Smart trade talk, and whether or not they should extend him. They also get into potential Tristan Thompson trade ideas. Lastly, they discuss the draft and free agency. Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for listening to From the Rafters! Proudly partnered with Guy Boston Sports! (@GuyBostonSports) Sam Packard's Twitter: @JamPackard Banner Town, USA's Twitter: @BannerTownUSA Sam's Twitter: @SamLaFranceNBA Jack's Twitter: @JackSimoneNBA https://bannertownusa.com/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/how-bout-them-celtics/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S2 Ep 46Episode 131: Celtics Hire Ime Udoka and Offseason TPE Trade Targets
Sam and Jack are back to talk about the Boston Celtics hiring Ime Udoka to be their new head coach! They break down the hiring and give their thoughts on the move. After that, Jack tells Sam about some of his favorite draft prospects that the Celtics can take in the second round. The guys even get into some trade ideas the C's can target with their TPEs. Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for listening to From the Rafters! Proudly partnered with Guy Boston Sports! (@GuyBostonSports) Banner Town, USA's Twitter: @BannerTownUSA Sam's Twitter: @SamLaFranceNBA Jack's Twitter: @JackSimoneNBA https://bannertownusa.com/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/how-bout-them-celtics/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S2 Ep 45Episode 130: Bobby Manning - The Al Horford Trade and Bringing Kyle Lowry to the Boston Celtics
Sam and Jack are back with guest Bobby Manning of CLNS Media! The guys break down the Al Horford trade, as Bobby is an avid fan of Horford. They also discuss the 76ers monumental collapse in Round 2, ending in a Game 7 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. They also talk about potential trades that can help the Celtics this offseason, and Bobby brings up the idea of Kyle Lowy joining the C's. Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for listening to From the Rafters! Proudly partnered with Guy Boston Sports! (@GuyBostonSports) Bobby's Twitter: @RealBobManning Banner Town, USA's Twitter: @BannerTownUSA Sam's Twitter: @SamLaFranceNBA Jack's Twitter: @JackSimoneNBA https://bannertownusa.com/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/how-bout-them-celtics/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S2 Ep 44Episode 129: John Karalis - Laughing at the 76ers and Explaining the Celtics' Cap Situation
Sam and Jack are back with John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and the Locked On Celtics Podcast! The guys break down the Philadelphia 76ers' epic collapse vs the Hawks in Game 5. They then get into the Celtics' search for a new head coach, as well as potential offseason moves. Later on, John explains the Celtics' cap space situation, including a potential trade involving Kemba Walker. Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for listening to From the Rafters! Proudly partnered with Guy Boston Sports! (@GuyBostonSports) John's Twitter: @RedsArmy_John Banner Town, USA's Twitter: @BannerTownUSA Sam's Twitter: @SamLaFranceNBA Jack's Twitter: @JackSimoneNBA https://bannertownusa.com/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/how-bout-them-celtics/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S2 Ep 43Episode 128: Timmy G - Celtics Head Coach Search and Potential Marcus Smart Trades
Sam and Jack are back with guest Timmy G of the Banner Banter Podcast! Timmy G is a season ticket holder and second-time guest on From the Rafters. The guys talk about the Celtics' search for a new head coach, including who their top candidates are. They also get into the idea of trading Kemba Walker, and what the C's could get back in return. Lastly, they go over potential Marcus Smart trades for this offseason. Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for listening to From the Rafters! Proudly partnered with Guy Boston Sports! (@GuyBostonSports) Timmy G: @BannerBanter18 Banner Town, USA's Twitter: @BannerTownUSA Sam's Twitter: @SamLaFranceNBA Jack's Twitter: @JackSimoneNBA https://bannertownusa.com/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/how-bout-them-celtics/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S2 Ep 42Episode 127: Danny Ainge Retires and Brad Stevens Named New Celtics President and General Manager
Sam and Jack are back to talk about the wild changes made to the Celtics front office. Danny Ainge officially retired as the Celtics GM, and the team named Brad Stevens as his replacement. This means that the Celtics will need to find a new head coach. The guys talk about their thoughts on the transition, as well as who they think should be the next head coach. They finish off the show with a little Kemba Walker trade talk and give their thoughts on the Kyrie Irving logo and water bottle incidents. Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for listening to From the Rafters! Proudly partnered with Guy Boston Sports! (@GuyBostonSports) Banner Town, USA's Twitter: @BannerTownUSA Sam's Twitter: @SamLaFranceNBA Jack's Twitter: @JackSimoneNBA https://bannertownusa.com/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/how-bout-them-celtics/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S2 Ep 41Episode 126: KJ Doyle - Kyrie Irving's Boston Comments and the Celtics' Chances vs the Nets
Sam and Jack are back with guest KJ Doyle from Guy Boston Sports! The guys talked about Kyrie Irving's recent comments about Boston and their fans. They also move onto the topic of fans returning to TD Garden for Game 4 of the current Celtics-Nets series. KJ gives his thoughts on the Celtics' chances to take a game in the series, and realistically things don't look too good. Lastly, they briefly discuss some of their favorite playoff series going on right now. Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for listening to From the Rafters! Proudly partnered with Guy Boston Sports! (@GuyBostonSports) KJ's Twitter: @bykjdoyle Banner Town, USA's Twitter: @BannerTownUSA Sam's Twitter: @SamLaFranceNBA Jack's Twitter: @JackSimoneNBA https://bannertownusa.com/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/how-bout-them-celtics/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S2 Ep 40Episode 125: Celtics vs Nets Game 1 Breakdown and Robert Williams' Historic Performance
Sam and Jack are back to talk about Game 1 of the Celtics' series vs the Nets. They get into what went wrong and Jack makes a bold prediction about Game 2. They also discuss Robert William's franchise record nine blocks and how big of an impact he had on the game. Lastly, the pair take a stroll through the league and talk about all of the games that have been played so far. Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for listening to From the Rafters! Proudly partnered with Guy Boston Sports! (@GuyBostonSports) Banner Town, USA's Twitter: @BannerTownUSA Sam's Twitter: @SamLaFranceNBA Jack's Twitter: @JackSimoneNBA https://bannertownusa.com/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/how-bout-them-celtics/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S2 Ep 39Episode 124: Celtics vs Nets Series Preview and How to Guard Kyrie Irving
Sam and Jack are back to talk about the Celtics' upcoming series vs the Nets. They first break down Boston's win over the Wizards in the play-in game. Sam then jumps into what he wants to see in the Brooklyn series, and Jack dishes out a bunch of matchup stats. Lastly, the guys go over Keith Smith's NBA Playoff predictions and give some of their own. Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for listening to From the Rafters! Proudly partnered with Guy Boston Sports! (@GuyBostonSports) Banner Town, USA's Twitter: @BannerTownUSA Sam's Twitter: @SamLaFranceNBA Jack's Twitter: @JackSimoneNBA https://bannertownusa.com/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/how-bout-them-celtics/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S2 Ep 38Episode 123: Tim Sheils - 2021 Celtics Offseason and the Wizards Play-In Preview
Sam and Jack are back with guest Tim Sheils! The guys review the C's season as a whole and break down what they want to happen this offseason. This includes players leaving, potential signings, and potential trades. They then take a look at the upcoming play-in game vs the Washington Wizards. Tim has a hot take on what the Celtics should do. Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for listening to From the Rafters! Proudly partnered with Guy Boston Sports! (@GuyBostonSports) Tim's Twitter: @timsheilsnba Banner Town, USA's Twitter: @BannerTownUSA Sam's Twitter: @SamLaFranceNBA Jack's Twitter: @JackSimoneNBA https://bannertownusa.com/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/how-bout-them-celtics/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S2 Ep 37Episode 122: 2021 NBA Award Show
Sam and Jack are back with the 2021 NBA Award Show! They asked some of their regular guests to submit their ballots for the 2021 NBA Awards and tallied up the votes on the show to get this years' winners. Everyone had a first, second, and third place vote for each award. The guys also discussed the Celtics' recent play near the end of the episode. Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for listening to From the Rafters! Proudly partnered with Guy Boston Sports! (@GuyBostonSports) Banner Town, USA's Twitter: @BannerTownUSA Sam's Twitter: @SamLaFranceNBA Jack's Twitter: @JackSimoneNBA https://bannertownusa.com/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/how-bout-them-celtics/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S2 Ep 36Episode 121: Jaylen Brown's Season-Ending Injury and the Celtics' Defensive Woes
Sam and Jack are back with unfortunate breaking news. During the show, it was reported that Jaylen Brown would be out for the remainder of the season. The guys reacted to the news live. They also broke down the losses to Miami and Chicago and gave their opinions on why the Celtics have been so bad lately. Both of them go on their own rants about defense, intensity, and other topics. Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for listening to From the Rafters! Proudly partnered with Guy Boston Sports! (@GuyBostonSports) Banner Town, USA's Twitter: @BannerTownUSA Sam's Twitter: @SamLaFranceNBA Jack's Twitter: @JackSimoneNBA https://bannertownusa.com/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/how-bout-them-celtics/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices