Grading the Boston Celtics at the All Star Break – Bonus podcast
Boston Celtics shine at the All-Star break, with Joe Mazzulla earning A+ marks for his dynamic coaching and in-game adjustments. Is Mazzulla on track to become the NBA’s next elite strategist? Brad Stevens masterfully maneuvers the front office, leveraging cap space and trade exceptions to keep Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown as the franchise’s core while maintaining flexibility for future moves.
John Karalis grades Jaylen Brown’s All-NBA caliber season, reveals why Luka Garza might be January’s MVP, and examines how Derrick White and Payton Pritchard’s shooting struggles have impacted the rotation. Insights include Baylor Shireman’s rising stock, Jordan Walsh’s defensive potential, and Hugo Gonzalez’s flashes of brilliance. With the Celtics eyeing the top seed, can their depth and strategic vision fuel a championship run? Don’t miss this comprehensive breakdown of Boston’s roster, coaching, and front office strategy.
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7 Comments
Wow this was a welcomed surprise
What a nice treat thank you John
Oh hell yeah 🍻 ☘️
My perspective as a fan and habitual watcher of all things basketball told me the pre-season projections were lacking from the media, fans, and executives. Boston is thr winningest franchise in the history of basketball, not the NBA, basketball. Plenty of players on this roster have been through long grueling seasons with results not where they might have wanted them. But at the end of the day they are well coached, they are expected to compete for titles, and they have a plethora of championship experience.
Bonus content ??? Hell yeah !!!
Dynamite ☘️☘️☘️
Thanks John-and I dig the Alpha hoodie! ☘️🔒