I know Joe said we shouldn't look into preseason minutes as an indicator of anything but I really like Queta over Kornet. He's more mobile, fights for rebounds and he also sets good screens.
Honestly there's room for both if Brad wanted to go that route. Kornet could definitely be a better rebounder but he does set good screens himself and he has a fantastic rapport with other key bench players in Pritchard & Hauser. Its like those two could find Luke for an alley-oop on any given play and Kornet knows where those two will always be outside the 3pt line. That all being said,Queta reminds me of a more polished version of Kabengele and his aggressiveness in the paint might have earned him a roster spot. I don't know what Wenyen Gabriels status is as a possible 2way signing but I could see a scenario where Queta makes the final roster and Gabriel replaces him on a 2way deal. edit: Gabriel is ineligibleto sign a 2way.
Agree but also a good balance. Nuggets, Warriors, Bucks all had that. 2022 Celtics had good d not good enough offense. 2023 was the opposite. Now they have Holiday and white, Tatum and brown seem to be better, and hopefully the font-court can get it done. Also with all players seeming to have a good resume or getting better at offense is a great mix.
Really excited about our team this year!! They are gelling together nicely and the rotations won’t be so much in question as in past seasons let’s get this banner!!🍀🍀☘️☘️
@@80sbaby___baby70 No, he isn't, and he never will be, he's too skinny. But he has put in the effort to grab some boards against some weak opponents so far. Get a grip, bro.
@@80sbaby___baby70 His job isn't to grab 10 boards a game, his job is to protect the rim, ie alter shots/go for blocks. I love KP, but he can't bang with the big boys when it comes to getting body position to get a ton of boards. He'll still get you 7-8 per game with hustle, though. Fan bois are funny.
The glaring difference to me is the offense is fluid. The ball moves no more 3 Jack City ball. I will keep it nice but the subtraction of one is the benefit to all!
Jaylen was looking good out there, dude. That game definitely infused me with more excitement for this season... Idk how that is even possible, as I was already over the moon for this team! lol Thanks for the pod, John! Also, nice shirt! Your Celtics pod game and shirt game are on point, as per usual.
Those ELBOW jumpers from AL are the key he is a big body with a sweet elbow. One of my favorites was the one against the Harden rockets when Marcus was giving James the business! AL needs to be like, the best example of Professionalism and Veteran presence I AM, HIM! #Celtics needs to find the balance in mid range & arc scoring by first reading the other teams defensive efficiently as quickest possible and they shall be the best!!! Let opposers adjust to them not the other way around! #NBA #20232024 #SMOTY
LETHAL! ☘ That's the best team basketball I've seen since the Dream Team and this was 16-deep! I'd keep Svi, Neemias, and Lamar. Kornet and Hauser may be tough to cut but.... WOW, what a team!
Great analysis of the game John. I do think they need to get another big besides Horford that can guard Embiid and other strong centers. I like the play of Lamar Stevens and Queta, but not sure if they can guard Embiid.
I think having 2 guys that play hard every night in the starting lineup like jrue and white is going to result in us beating teams like charlotte consistently.
The C's made the Hornets look like a bottom team that they are likely to be this season. I'm very curious of how they will perform against the better teams. The way the NBA set up this preseason has been frustrating me. It is going to take some time for this team to learn to play together as a unit. It sounds like Coach Mazzulla concentrated on team drills this preseason. Wise decision considering how half the team is now built with so many unfamiliar faces. Still, I don't expect the same level of dominance in the first half of this season as compared to last. This may be for the best. The Celtics had an uneven second half of 22/23 season. With the luck of the Irish ☘️ the Celtics will jell in a decent first over the first four to five weeks of the season and then dominate from the first of the year.😊
I think Sam C has had a big impact on the Celtics. Joe needed another knowledgeable old head and I believe his methods of coaching in practice is a factor in the Celtics success so far
Porzingis is gonna EAT this year and by him eating the Jays are gonna eat😭 then you have the best defensive backcourt in modern nba ‼️ it’s an amazing time to be a celtics fan 🍀
From the start I liked the KP trade and said they should try for Jrue. I knew that they would not miss anyone they let go. I also said that Al off the bench made the most sense. I am not sure why so many people want double bigs when the depth behind Horford is non-existent. Horford, Pritchard and Stevens off the bench will fill out the 8 man rotation for the playoffs. That is decent depth that can compare to the best teams out there. No one plays more than 9 men deep in the playoffs anyhow and I am taking those 3 guys against all benches except for the Lakers who really have starters coming off the bench.
Your podcasts aren't on RUclips music for days after they are on RUclips. Not sure if there is anything you can do about that though. This one is still not on YTM.
Headline says it all. It has to be the only goal. I have no prob with the Celts talking about it all year . 1 game at a time but that’s the goal. If Fortunate enough to have the health , Tge Celts are the team this year.
They played white and Holiday together and it shows in the steals category. Last year The first couple months the Cs shot almost 40% and had the best offense but that went flat and they started having games in January shooting 20% and loosing to teams like Houston and Orlando. Last night they were they are shooting 30% in the first half from three and up 30 if it was last year they would be up 10 and letting the team back in the game and go to the wire I think with this defense creating easy baskets is going to be difference this year with the coaching. Shout out to 88 Queta who looks like a perfect fourth string center we need to step up once and while. I’m sorry but Kornet who I love is not being used right he shoots threes and can’t rebound. The Celtics need to find a third string center like Mason Plumblee or Blake Griffin.
i like your take on pitchard last time. hes playing great but hes still a bad defender and his shot selection is a little iffy. if pritchard can be like he was this past game . hes playmaking is what im looking for.
HAH they ALL better listen or they'll see the ZULLA come out in MAZ and I like it cause y'all probably don't know who is Daddy is but he got that Leader of Men type of character! This teams to gel and be that team at the year end we say THEY JUST HAVE 'NO QUIT' IN THEM!!! #Celtics I would love for the #CELTICs to further develop OSHAE, NEEMIAS & DALANO the skillset just need finetuning (better than Semi)!!! Lamar is a Starter and SVI (Ray Allen off the bench) better than Max Strus! They SHALL Win It All this upcoming season 2023-2024!!!!
The Celtics should work on mastering screens like how the Warriors have with Draymond Steph and Klay. #Celtics should practice makes perfect strategy with Payton! The 2nd Unit should have Defending, Dunking, Jumpers & 3 Pointers contests to make the #Celtics excellent in non starters minutes!!! The only players that SHOULDN'T be on the #Celtics come regular season is Jayden unfortunately & DJ!
@@briansutton9509 full roster playing i doubt it. But at least once a week they'll probably have someone out even then most nights they'll still have 3 stars and a deep bench out there
I'm crticl on Joe. I'm going to give him some slack for 10 games. After that, there is an army behind him. All by design. Joe's rotations are the first big challenge. Get them right this team is primed for the finals baring injury.
Regardless if he does well or not, there is a mountain of people behind him that are more than qualified. Charles Lee, Sam Cassell, even JVG is in Boston.
Remember how miserable John was when Marcus & ESPECIALLY Rob were traded? It was like a 2 week eulogy, crying & moping. he even needed his old buddy from Reds Army to talk him off the cliff! 😂 now he’s all in. he can’t even catch his breath he’s so elated. some of these bloggers really need to take their emotions out of it. Porzingis & Holiday are infinitely better than Rob & Marcus & a mopey Brogdon. everyone with any hoops sense knew this before we ever saw a minute of practice footage, nevermind preseason games.
I know Joe said we shouldn't look into preseason minutes as an indicator of anything but I really like Queta over Kornet. He's more mobile, fights for rebounds and he also sets good screens.
Honestly there's room for both if Brad wanted to go that route. Kornet could definitely be a better rebounder but he does set good screens himself and he has a fantastic rapport with other key bench players in Pritchard & Hauser. Its like those two could find Luke for an alley-oop on any given play and Kornet knows where those two will always be outside the 3pt line.
That all being said,Queta reminds me of a more polished version of Kabengele and his aggressiveness in the paint might have earned him a roster spot. I don't know what Wenyen Gabriels status is as a possible 2way signing but I could see a scenario where Queta makes the final roster and Gabriel replaces him on a 2way deal.
edit: Gabriel is ineligibleto sign a 2way.
@@erikthredd2628gabriel got waived
Derrick White and Jrue are going to be a nightmare on defense to opposing guards
Defense will win the 🏆and the C's have a GOLDEN opportunity to win it all with this elite smothering defense.
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Agree but also a good balance. Nuggets, Warriors, Bucks all had that. 2022 Celtics had good d not good enough offense. 2023 was the opposite. Now they have Holiday and white, Tatum and brown seem to be better, and hopefully the font-court can get it done. Also with all players seeming to have a good resume or getting better at offense is a great mix.
Really excited about our team this year!! They are gelling together nicely and the rotations won’t be so much in question as in past seasons let’s get this banner!!🍀🍀☘️☘️
I know KP hasn't exactly been a machine on the boards, but I've been impressed with the effort I've seen from him so far.
Have you been watching? Lol he is a machine! Wth you talking about?
@@80sbaby___baby70 No, he isn't, and he never will be, he's too skinny. But he has put in the effort to grab some boards against some weak opponents so far. Get a grip, bro.
@@spl1x u clearly dont understand KP biggest skill here lol
@@spl1x he'll average a DD this year . Hes entering his prime . Witness
@@80sbaby___baby70 His job isn't to grab 10 boards a game, his job is to protect the rim, ie alter shots/go for blocks. I love KP, but he can't bang with the big boys when it comes to getting body position to get a ton of boards. He'll still get you 7-8 per game with hustle, though. Fan bois are funny.
Appreciate you John. Between the game and your pod night shift at work goes by smoothly
John, you're getting my so excited for the season. LFG!!
I'm getting excited about this team
Pritchard has already earned his spot in the bencg
These past 2 games this defense is reminiscent of the 2021-2022 team 💪🏽☘️🔥🔥
I have a hard time keeping up w podcasts in the off season but I’m excited to have you be my first listen everyday these upcoming months
The glaring difference to me is the offense is fluid. The ball moves no more 3 Jack City ball. I will keep it nice but the subtraction of one is the benefit to all!
I'm excited about this team. Cheering for Neemias to get a role or hopefully an upgrade off the market. We need someone that's for sure
Honestly all we really missing is a solid backup big and we’re set
i think the 88 is ready for that joob
Pretty much
Bring Rob back home?
@@จอสดสอ😂 lol niga stay hurt.
@@จอสดสอI think he got injured in Portland during practice already
Jaylen was looking good out there, dude. That game definitely infused me with more excitement for this season... Idk how that is even possible, as I was already over the moon for this team! lol
Thanks for the pod, John! Also, nice shirt! Your Celtics pod game and shirt game are on point, as per usual.
I havent been so excited to watch the celtics in a long time
Sensational win !
Long time listener on Spotify… but I’m coming to the RUclips family… Karalis… keep doing what you do!!!
Welcome to the interactive side! Lol
Those ELBOW jumpers from AL are the key he is a big body with a sweet elbow. One of my favorites was the one against the Harden rockets when Marcus was giving James the business! AL needs to be like, the best example of Professionalism and Veteran presence I AM, HIM! #Celtics needs to find the balance in mid range & arc scoring by first reading the other teams defensive efficiently as quickest possible and they shall be the best!!! Let opposers adjust to them not the other way around! #NBA #20232024 #SMOTY
16:17 the tristian Thompson shot LMFAOOO this is why you’re my first listen
Another week in the books and wow what a week. Our team is going to to have a net rating similar to the 2021 year.
Good to see the bench move the ball. They didn’t do much of that up until now.
They absolutely WILL win it this year. Send horford out in style. And start the Tatum dynasty
I know horford isn't done after this year contractually but they should play like he is
Could be some benefit to having Kornet & Queta. Interchangeably they can give you different looks.
Fun matchup with Charlotte
Whoa already looking at June calendar?! It’s only preseason!
you have made my day with such a exciting pod, such great news about the D. I'm getting 2008 vibes 👍. Hi from the UK.
I love being a Celtics fan
1 Championship in half a century is nice I agree
@@turzyn40 hey you said it, 1/2 century, 50 years right? That would be 6 championships since 73. Go Cs!!!
LETHAL! ☘ That's the best team basketball I've seen since the Dream Team and this was 16-deep! I'd keep Svi, Neemias, and Lamar. Kornet and Hauser may be tough to cut but.... WOW, what a team!
The best Jon’s are Celtics fans
Great analysis of the game John. I do think they need to get another big besides Horford that can guard Embiid and other strong centers. I like the play of Lamar Stevens and Queta, but not sure if they can guard Embiid.
I think having 2 guys that play hard every night in the starting lineup like jrue and white is going to result in us beating teams like charlotte consistently.
Love the subtle Tristan Thompson shade
Let’s get that chip, #18.
The C's made the Hornets look like a bottom team that they are likely to be this season. I'm very curious of how they will perform against the better teams.
The way the NBA set up this preseason has been frustrating me. It is going to take some time for this team to learn to play together as a unit. It sounds like Coach Mazzulla concentrated on team drills this preseason. Wise decision considering how half the team is now built with so many unfamiliar faces.
Still, I don't expect the same level of dominance in the first half of this season as compared to last. This may be for the best. The Celtics had an uneven second half of 22/23 season. With the luck of the Irish ☘️ the Celtics will jell in a decent first over the first four to five weeks of the season and then dominate from the first of the year.😊
I was at the game and missed the opportunity to meet you.
I think Sam C has had a big impact on the Celtics. Joe needed another knowledgeable old head and I believe his methods of coaching in practice is a factor in the Celtics success so far
Porzingis is gonna EAT this year and by him eating the Jays are gonna eat😭 then you have the best defensive backcourt in modern nba ‼️ it’s an amazing time to be a celtics fan 🍀
From the start I liked the KP trade and said they should try for Jrue. I knew that they would not miss anyone they let go. I also said that Al off the bench made the most sense. I am not sure why so many people want double bigs when the depth behind Horford is non-existent. Horford, Pritchard and Stevens off the bench will fill out the 8 man rotation for the playoffs. That is decent depth that can compare to the best teams out there. No one plays more than 9 men deep in the playoffs anyhow and I am taking those 3 guys against all benches except for the Lakers who really have starters coming off the bench.
Your podcasts aren't on RUclips music for days after they are on RUclips. Not sure if there is anything you can do about that though. This one is still not on YTM.
Hey John, what do you think about the Kornet vs Queta situation? Great Pod my friend.
Queta all day and twice on sundays...😜
Slow your roll John, I think we had enough overhyping all last season. I agree team looks great but let's see them stay healthy first
Any possibility we trade for smart at the trade deadline??? He won’t be needed once Ja Morant comes back and I’d love him off the bench
Headline says it all. It has to be the only goal. I have no prob with the Celts talking about it all year . 1 game at a time but that’s the goal. If Fortunate enough to have the health , Tge Celts are the team this year.
If Boston stay healthy, I don’t think ANY team can beat them this year.
given that Horford is 55 yrs old and Unicorn is injury prone the C's should keep Queta Gabriel and Luke. For insurance.
They played white and Holiday together and it shows in the steals category. Last year The first couple months the Cs shot almost 40% and had the best offense but that went flat and they started having games in January shooting 20% and loosing to teams like Houston and Orlando. Last night they were they are shooting 30% in the first half from three and up 30 if it was last year they would be up 10 and letting the team back in the game and go to the wire I think with this defense creating easy baskets is going to be difference this year with the coaching. Shout out to 88 Queta who looks like a perfect fourth string center we need to step up once and while. I’m sorry but Kornet who I love is not being used right he shoots threes and can’t rebound. The Celtics need to find a third string center like Mason Plumblee or Blake Griffin.
They aint play blake much when they had him
i like your take on pitchard last time. hes playing great but hes still a bad defender and his shot selection is a little iffy. if pritchard can be like he was this past game . hes playmaking is what im looking for.
HAH they ALL better listen or they'll see the ZULLA come out in MAZ and I like it cause y'all probably don't know who is Daddy is but he got that Leader of Men type of character! This teams to gel and be that team at the year end we say THEY JUST HAVE 'NO QUIT' IN THEM!!! #Celtics I would love for the #CELTICs to further develop OSHAE, NEEMIAS & DALANO the skillset just need finetuning (better than Semi)!!! Lamar is a Starter and SVI (Ray Allen off the bench) better than Max Strus! They SHALL Win It All this upcoming season 2023-2024!!!!
Did what they were supposed to do, which isn't always the thing with this team.
Celtics should assign J.Walsh to GLeague for improve his talents
He’ll be there
Charlotte in preseason. Milwaukee in May will be different! Do not count Championships before they are earned.
Milwaukee isn't built to beat this team its built to keep Giannis happy that's their problem... don't believe the hype.
the bucks bench will be their achilles heel...the celtics bench is deep
The Cs will be even better by then.
Stevens, Wenyan, Brissett, Queta? What's the deal
It looks like even if we miss a jb or jt we can still kill anyone in this league !
59-23 1 Seed In East
The Celtics should work on mastering screens like how the Warriors have with Draymond Steph and Klay. #Celtics should practice makes perfect strategy with Payton! The 2nd Unit should have Defending, Dunking, Jumpers & 3 Pointers contests to make the #Celtics excellent in non starters minutes!!! The only players that SHOULDN'T be on the #Celtics come regular season is Jayden unfortunately & DJ!
They win a preseason game against the Hornets and guy is ready to risk it all on them 🤣🤡
U mad?
Didn't Mazzulla say he talked to them about being killer whales after seals or something. Killer PP ain't nuthin to f wit
Nem-my-ish? Nee-me-is? Nem-my-is? Literally every podcaster and announcer is saying it differently. Anyone know how Queta says his name?
You’re clickbaiting the titles so hard with pre-season games 😅 relaxxx you’ll end up looking like a fool in a month or two
☘️☘️👊
The only reason Cs will lose any game this year will be because they are resting their stars otherwise full roster they're not losing
Not losing like even 1 game?
@@briansutton9509 full roster playing i doubt it. But at least once a week they'll probably have someone out even then most nights they'll still have 3 stars and a deep bench out there
☘️☘️☘️
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celtics vs nuggs
this teams Coach Joe is a joke
I'm crticl on Joe. I'm going to give him some slack for 10 games. After that, there is an army behind him. All by design. Joe's rotations are the first big challenge. Get them right this team is primed for the finals baring injury.
his a rookie last year . give him 1 more year.
Regardless if he does well or not, there is a mountain of people behind him that are more than qualified. Charles Lee, Sam Cassell, even JVG is in Boston.
Remember how miserable John was when Marcus & ESPECIALLY Rob were traded? It was like a 2 week eulogy, crying & moping. he even needed his old buddy from Reds Army to talk him off the cliff! 😂
now he’s all in. he can’t even catch his breath he’s so elated.
some of these bloggers really need to take their emotions out of it. Porzingis & Holiday are infinitely better than Rob & Marcus & a mopey Brogdon. everyone with any hoops sense knew this before we ever saw a minute of practice footage, nevermind preseason games.