Marquee Boston Celtics offseason addition Jrue Holiday has had a “speedy” learning curve thus far in a Cs uniform according to MassLive’s Brian Robb; who added that this comes amidst the uncertainty of his role. “The learning curve on the floor has been speedy as well with Holiday doing a little bit of everything (10 […] Marquee Boston Celtics offseason addition’s learning … [Read more...] about Marquee Boston Celtics offseason addition’s learning curve has been ‘speedy’
Boston Celtics escaped against rival off key miss in all-time classic Game 7
One of the all-time great escapes in Boston Celtics history, the 2022 Eastern Conference Finals’s Game 7 between Boston and the Miami Heat, was an all-time classic that almost saw the Celtics blow a 13-point lead in the final minutes. The Cs were able to escape following a missed shot from Jimmy Butler. The Celtics […] Boston Celtics escaped against rival off key miss in … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics escaped against rival off key miss in all-time classic Game 7
Jrue Holiday opens up on potential bench role with Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla turned some heads when he decided to bring Jrue Holiday off of the bench in Boston’s preseason opener last week. Many Celtics fans expected Holiday to be a surefire starter when he arrived via trade earlier this month. At Monday’s practice, the two-time All-Star guard opened up about the […] Jrue Holiday opens up on potential bench role … [Read more...] about Jrue Holiday opens up on potential bench role with Boston Celtics
Analyst: Something went wrong if Boston Celtics newcomer is second-best player
Dialogue about who the second-best player on the Boston Celtics should be during the 2023-24 season kicked up on October 14, with Jared Weiss sharing his belief on the “Celtics Beat” podcast that newcomer Jrue Holiday is already the third-best player, but could surpass Jaylen Brown as the team’s No. 2. “I think Jrue Holiday […] Analyst: Something went wrong if Boston Celtics … [Read more...] about Analyst: Something went wrong if Boston Celtics newcomer is second-best player
What is Jeff Van Gundy’s role with the Boston Celtics?
Legendary NBA coach Jeff Van Gundy is now a member of the Boston Celtics organization, serving in a senior consultant role on Joe Mazzulla’s support staff. What exactly will the role entail, though? Locked On Celtics host John Karalis broke down the specifics of legendary coach Jeff Van Gundy’s new role on October 14, hours […] What is Jeff Van Gundy’s role with the Boston … [Read more...] about What is Jeff Van Gundy’s role with the Boston Celtics?
Boston Celtics ‘already had’ Marcus Smart replacement with rising near-star
Though many see Jrue Holiday as the spiritual successor to Marcus Smart on the Boston Celtics roster, CelticsBlog’s Jack Simone believes the franchise already had their Smart replacement: Derrick White. “The Jrue Holiday trade consumed all of the attention surrounding the Boston Celtics at the end of the summer,” Simone wrote. “Boston managed to replace […] Boston Celtics … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics ‘already had’ Marcus Smart replacement with rising near-star
Insider hints at Boston Celtics’ long-term plans for key guard
With the tip-off of the Boston Celtics’ regular season less than two weeks away, time is running out for the team to reach an agreement on a contract extension with Derrick White. There’s no major rush to get it done this year, as White remains under contract through the end of the 2024-25 season, but […] Insider hints at Boston Celtics’ long-term plans for key guard - Hardwood … [Read more...] about Insider hints at Boston Celtics’ long-term plans for key guard
Marquee offseason addition ‘reminiscent’ of Boston Celtics fan-favorite’s peak
The marquee addition of the Boston Celtics offseason, Jrue Holiday, has a game “reminiscent” to Marcus Smart’s peak with the team — presumably referring to the departed but enduring fan-favorite’s 2021-22 Defensive Player of the Year campaign that preceded the C’s 2022 NBA Finals run — according to the staff of Celtics Wire. “While Holiday […] Marquee offseason addition … [Read more...] about Marquee offseason addition ‘reminiscent’ of Boston Celtics fan-favorite’s peak
Boston Celtics’ embarrassment of riches have been on display in preseason
As far as results go, preseason is and always has been nothing to read much into. The only worthwhile moments in these games are watching the players whose place on the roster is on the fence fight for their spots. Oddly enough, in the Boston Celtics case, that’s not much of a factor this time […] Boston Celtics’ embarrassment of riches have been on display in preseason - … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics’ embarrassment of riches have been on display in preseason