Bobby Manning is a Celtics Beat writer for CLNS Media and Boston Sports' Journal. He also co-hosts the Garden Report and other podcasts for CLNS Media. Bobby joins the program to discuss the growth of Joe Mazzulla and Jaylen Brown. X: @RealBobManning

3:55 Joe Mazzulla has the Celtics ahead of schedule

12:51 Is Jaylen in the mix for 1st Team All NBA?

35:02 Would the C’s be better or worse with Tatum, no Brown

47:22 Trade targets

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