The Celtics Nightmare Scenario Is Actually Happening

About this episode

The episode discusses the Celtics' current challenges and the emergence of new talents in the NBA.

Jaylen Brown made 2nd team All-NBA, but the mood is sour as the Knicks are on the verge of making the NBA Finals. Plus, Derrick White finally gets all-defense acknowledgement, Wemby is awesome, and much more. Can't watch the pod live on YouTube? Find us on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your pods. There are some alarmingly incredible talents emerging around the NBA right around the time when the Tatum and Brown Celtics are hunting their second championship. What do the Celtics need to do to re-enter championship contention? Plus, Jaylen Brown vs Steven A Smith, and ranking what moments might still happen in the Jays era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics covered

• NBA Finals
• Celtics
• Jaylen Brown
• Derrick White
• championship contention
• emerging talents
• basketball analysis

Keywords

• Celtics
• Jaylen Brown
• Derrick White
• NBA Finals
• basketball
• championship
• Wemby
• Steven A Smith

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Boston Celtics, Knicks, Apple, Spotify, Megaphone

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