Jaylen Brown promised his Bridge students he’d raise Banner 18. One year later, they joined him in the championship parade. As the Celtics celebrated in the streets of Boston, a group of students from the 7uice Foundation’s Bridge Program rode behind in a parade bus, in awe of how the man that laid out his goals last summer followed through and got them done. Fresh off of… Jun 27 24June 27, 2024Article at CelticsBlog
The Celtics championship parade was perfect chaos Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, and the rest of the Celtics joyfully celebrated winning the 2024 NBA championship in front of over a million joyful Boston fans. BOSTON — For sixteen years, the Celtics relentlessly — and publicly — chased Banner 18, so… Jun 21 24June 21, 2024Article at CelticsBlog
Inside the unbridled joy of covering the NBA Finals As the Celtics punched their first ticket to the NBA Finals, one writer’s lifelong pursuit of covering the journey to Banner 18 was fulfilled. When I was 10 years old, I decided I wanted to be a Celtics writer. I didn’t know much about what that… Jun 19 24June 19, 2024Article at CelticsBlog
After sacrificing for the team, Jaylen Brown won Finals MVP, the game's highest individual honor“It was a full team effort. I share this with my brothers, and my partner-in-crime, Jayson Tatum. He was with me the whole way.” On the night that Jaylen Brown was drafted, he was famously met with a chorus of boos. It’s a story that’s been… Jun 18 24June 18, 2024Article at CelticsBlog
Jaylen Brown’s clutch jumper punctuates career-defining playoff run When the Celtics needed a basketball, Brown delivered, capping off a monster Game 3 second-half and a monster playoff run. Now, the Celtics are one win way away from a championship. DALLAS — One year ago, Jaylen Brown sat at the podium after what he… Jun 13 24June 13, 2024Article at CelticsBlog
Jontay Porter does not deserve a lifetime ban from the NBA The Raptors center made some terrible decisions, but in a league that has preached second chances when it comes to domestic violence — all while spamming sports betting promotions — Jontay Porter is not solely to blame. Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE… Apr 18 24April 18, 2024Article at CelticsBlog
For Jared Weiss, it started as a hobby. Now, he’s living out a dream.Jared Weiss — a Celtics writer for The Athletic — is one of several prominent writers with roots at CelticsBlog. In honor of the blog’s 20th year anniversary, we caught up with Weiss to discuss his journey as an NBA reporter. If you buy something… Mar 31 24March 31, 2024Article at CelticsBlog
Basketball is a brotherhood: Boston Celtics show out for Maine Celtics in AtlantaA day after a tough loss to Atlanta, Celtics players and coaches pulled up to watch the Maine Celtics – led by Neemias Queta, Jaden Springer, and Jordan Walsh – blow out the College Park Skyhawks. Photo by Mercedes Oliver/NBAE via Getty Images… Mar 27 24March 27, 2024Article at CelticsBlog
Interview: Candace Parker on new, accessible fitness court in AtlantaCandace Parker, who partnered with Muscle Milk to launch an outdoor gym in Atlanta, hopes to promote everyday health and wellness while providing community members access to full-body workouts—free of charge. Candace Parker is a seven-time WNBA All… Mar 15 24March 15, 2024Article at Swish Appeal
Meet Gage Duchon, the 20-year-old filmmaker behind the Celtics viral social media videos The Celtics video producer learned how to use cameras and Adobe editing softwares on his own and is bringing a filmmaker’s perspective to help document a historic Celtics season. Gage Duchon was a junior in high school when the world got shut down.… Mar 05 24March 05, 2024Article at CelticsBlog
Xavier Tillman is turning to Al Horford for mentorship as he settles into Boston Tillman has been picking the veteran’s brain in hopes of enjoying a long and successful NBA career. In his first few weeks in Boston, Xavier Tillman has mostly sat back and watched. A natural leader, Tillman became one of the louder voices in a… Mar 02 24March 02, 2024Article at CelticsBlog
Jaden Springer talks Celtics’ historic greatness: “It makes me want to go even harder” At the unveiling of a new technology room at the Hawthorne Youth and Community Center, Springer hung out with kids, played games, and reflected on the last few weeks of acclimating to Boston. Jaden Springer stepped foot into Roxbury for the first… Feb 27 24February 27, 2024Article at CelticsBlog
Celtics two-way player Drew Peterson recognizes a model for success: Sam Hauser Peterson, who’s averaging 16.4 points per game on 42.9% three-point shooting, is following in the footsteps of one of the Celtics most reliable bench players. Photo by China Wong/NBAE via Getty Images Drew Peterson understands that if he wants to… Feb 24 24February 24, 2024Article at CelticsBlog
Tony Snell is not giving up on getting back to the NBA: “Imma keep going until I get it.” In his second season with the Maine Celtics, Tony Snell has become a veteran leader and defensive-minded role player who has one unwavering goal: getting back to the NBA and unlocking health insurance for his two kids with autism. Photo by China… Feb 11 24February 11, 2024Article at CelticsBlog
Behind-the-scenes with Jordan Walsh: on his memorable NBA debut, life in Maine, and improved three-point shooting In a CelticsBlog exclusive, I sat down with rookie Jordan Walsh to discuss the tweak that helped him improve his outside shot, the defensive wisdom he’s gleaned from his veteran teammates, and much more. Photo by China Wong/NBAE via Getty Images For… Jan 19 24January 19, 2024Article at CelticsBlog
One-on-one with Derrick White: “We just got a bunch of guys that are focused on the same thing” In a CelticsBlog exclusive, Derrick White talked about his Dad’s influence, the Old Man and the Three shooting curse, and his relationship with his teammates. Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images Yesterday, Derrick White joined the Boston… Jan 17 24January 17, 2024Article at CelticsBlog
Derrick White on what makes a perfect role player: “You’ve just got to get over yourself” White joined JJ Redick on his Old Man and the Three podcast and detailed how he learned to embrace his role, his defensive philosophy, and more. Photos by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images By now, even casual NBA fans are aware of the Derrick… Jan 08 24January 08, 2024Article at CelticsBlog
One-on-one with Lamar Stevens: “This is the first time in my career I’ve been a part of something like this”In a CelticsBlog exclusive, Lamar Stevens explained why he loves being a part of the Stay Ready group and how unique his Celtics experience has been. Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Last night, Lamar Stevens participated at a Playmakers Event —… Jan 05 24January 05, 2024Article at CelticsBlog
For newly-signed Celtics two-way player Drew Peterson, it’s all still surreal In a CelticsBlog exclusive, Drew Peterson revealed which NBA player he models his game after, what memorabilia he got after scoring his first NBA points, and what his life has looked like since signing a two-way contract with the Celtics. If you buy… Dec 28 23December 28, 2023Article at CelticsBlog
Now a basketball star in China, former Celtic Jared Sullinger still bleeds green In a CelticsBlog exclusive, former first-round draft pick Jared Sullinger reflected on how Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett taught him how to be a professional, why he considers himself a Celtic for life, and who he predicts will win the 2024 NBA… Dec 22 23December 22, 2023Article at CelticsBlog
