Bryant soon called him to talk basketball, with the “Black Mamba” breaking down film with him. Bryant showed him why he considered Larry Bird the sport’s greatest pump-faker – to the delight of the Celtics fan in Chopra. That would lead to a long and often arduous collaboration that would become the well-regarded “Kobe Bryant’s Muse” that debuted on Showtime in 2015. It … [Read more...] about
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Jared Weiss: Jayson Tatum on Celtics’ championship goal: “We’ve got a lot of guys that have been through a lot with each other over the last couple of years. So we hold each other accountable, we trust each other and we’re going to fight until there is zero on the clock.” … [Read more...] about
Tim Bontemps: Brad Stevens said it is “reasonable to assume” Kemba Walker will play limited minutes in the seeding games. Said the team’s goal is for him to use the next six weeks to ramp up and strengthen his knee so he will be able to play without any restrictions when the playoffs start. … [Read more...] about
Jayson Tatum: Congrats @Kara Lawson welcome to the family!! … [Read more...] about
Stephen Wiseman: Negotiations between @Kara Lawson and @DukeATHLETICS progressing. She’s also working hard at her current job, coaching with @celtics, so both sides are working around practices. Everything points toward a deal happening. … [Read more...] about
Chris Grenham: The Celtics will have their third practice at noon tomorrow at The Arena, the same venue as today’s workout. The Orlando Magic will practice simultaneously at The Arena’s other set of practice courts. … [Read more...] about
Kara Lawson leaving Celtics to coach Duke
Duke has hired Boston Celtics assistant coach and former WNBA All-Star Kara Lawson to take over as coach of its women’s basketball program, it was announced Saturday. The 39-year-old Lawson replaces Joanne P. McCallie, who announced last week she wouldn’t return for a 14th season as she entered the final year of her contract. Lawson is the first Black head coach in the … [Read more...] about Kara Lawson leaving Celtics to coach Duke
Boston Celtics: Jaylen Brown continues to prove he’s not your average NBA player
As we inch further towards the resumption of the NBA season, Jaylen Brown continues to prove his worth for the Boston Celtics both as a baller and as an individual. As the Boston Celtics, as well as the other eligible 21 NBA teams, begin to settle into the Orlando bubble, many players have taken to […] Boston Celtics: Jaylen Brown continues to prove he’s not your average NBA … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics: Jaylen Brown continues to prove he’s not your average NBA player
Kara Lawson Is Leading Candidate To Take Over Duke Women's Basketball Program
Kara Lawson is currently in talks to take over as the head coach of the Duke women's basketball program. The 39-year-old, currently an assistant with the Celtics, is the leading candidate for the job. "I've been asked not to comment on that. I mean, everybody knows what I think of Kara. She's unbelievable. When I can comment on it, I will," said Brad Stevens on Friday. … [Read more...] about Kara Lawson Is Leading Candidate To Take Over Duke Women's Basketball Program