Celtics Talk

Kyle Draper, A. Sherrod Blakely and Chris Forsberg talk about the Celtics 7-game winning streak, and how much of the teams' turnaround is due to improved play versus their relatively easy schedule. We look forward to next Friday's game at the Garden against Milwaukee as one to circle. Plus, how concerned should the team be with Al Horford's injury.

(11:56) NBATV's Sekou Smith is our guest, and he joins the discussion on the Celtics turnaround coinciding with various injuries hitting the team and the "too much talent" debate Charles Barkely started earlier this season. (15:55) Smith also talks about how hard it is for young players to sacrifice, (17:50) his national perspective of where Boston fits in the East, and (24:40) how Hawks fans, being based in Atlanta, feel about Trae Young vs Luka Doncic.

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In this week's episode, Chris Forsberg sits down with Terry Rozier to discuss his special connection with Danny Ainge, how he expects to be here all season, and the recent win streak for the C's.

Also, as we celebrate Larry Bird's birthday on Friday, December 7th, we bring you an interview Mike Gorman conducted with Larry Legend in February of 1993.

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Celtics Talk Podcast with Kyle Draper, A. Sherrod Blakely, and Chris Forsberg

1:05 - Good win against the Pelicans. Marcus Smart gets the start and plays 40 minutes and brought a different energy to the team.

4:25 - What should the Celtics starting 5 be?

6:50 - Win against New Orleans has changed the mood of the team.

12:33 - Robert Williams joins the Celtics Talk Podcast

13:55 - Williams talks about how his career didn’t get off on the right foot early but how that has better prepared him.

15:17 - How Celtics fans and twitter has embraced him and given him the Time Lord nickname.

16:18 - Williams and Guerschon control the music in the locker room and what he likes to listen to.

17:20 - What rookie chores he has to do and which veteran have been the most vocal.

22:00 - Draper, Blakely, and Forsberg react to the Robert Williams interview and how the rookie can impact the team

25:40 - Sherrod's interview with Gordon Hayward on where he is physically and how his role has changed since coming off the bench.

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A. Sherrod Blakely, Chris Forsberg and Kyle Draper discuss the latest Celtics news and results in this weeks episode of the Celtics Talk Podcast:

1:03 - Sherrod, Chris and Kyle address the early-season struggles the Celtics have dealt with. "For whatever reason, this team cannot sustain its effort for 48 minutes this season." - Chris Forsberg

7:18 - For the first time in his tenure with the Celtics, Brad Stevens is receiving heavy criticism for his decisions and the lack of urgency from his team, but how much blame does he really deserve?

11:17 - The guys wonder if the team's rough start will cause Danny Ainge to shake things up and perhaps make a move before the trade deadline.

15:04 - Sherrod is joined by Senior NBA writer at Yahoo Sports Vincent Goodwill to discuss a variety of topics from the Celtics, the balance of power in the NBA between East and West and any possible moves teams could make before the trade deadline.

29:28 - The guys hit on a few of Vincent Goodwill's answers and share what they're all thankful for when it comes to this NBA season so far.

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Celtics Talk Podcast with Kyle Draper, A. Sherrod Blakely, and Chris Forberg...

1:12 - What’s the state of the Celtics after defeating the Bulls?

2:40 - Measuring stick game against Toronto and a chance to build confidence. Team acknowledged focus is on the Raptors.

5:13 - Home court advantage. Could the Celtics win a playoff series in Toronto? Milwaukee?

7:55 - Celtics a better team than we are seeing right now. Will the Raptors continue to improve?

11:50 - Kyrie’s comments on getting a 14 or 15 year veteran

Semi Ojeleye joins the Celtics Talk Podcast...

15:06 - Semi on the team’s tough road trip and where they need to get better, Mentally getting prepared to guard tough players like Giannis

16:10 - The role that the Celtics are in where they are the hunted, not the hunter

17:50 - On his relationship with Gordon Hayward

19:45 - Teams in the East that are going to be standing in their way

22:50 - Who is he closest to on the team?

23:48 - Competition between teammates

Draper, Blakely, and Forsberg discuss...

26:55 - Jimmy Butler traded to the 76ers

29:25 - 76ers a more formidable challenger now in the East?

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New NBC Sports National Insider Tom Haberstroh joins Kyle Draper, A. Sherrod Blakely and Chris Forsberg to discuss the state of the Celtics, including a slow start for Kyrie Irving, and slow start for the offense. Also, what to make of the Eastern Conference early on in the season and who Haberstroh has in the NBA Finals.

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1:00 - Kyle Draper, A. Sherrod Blakely, and Chris Forsberg discuss how the Celtics have started off the season and why Kyrie Irving has struggle shooting in the first few games.

9:03 - Who will be the Celtics top scorer this season? Jayson Tatum or Kyrie Irving?

14:08 - Bob Cousy and author Gary Pomerantz join the podcast to discuss their new book, The Last Pass, which recounts Cousy's relationship with Bill Russell.

15:10 - Cousy's thoughts on Kyrie Irving returning from injury, Jayson Tatum's early rise to being a superstar, and the job Brad Stevens has done with the Celtics

20:00 - Gary Pomerantz discusses Cousy and Russell's relationship and how Cousy wishes he had Bill Russell's back more often than he did.

23:50 - Bob Cousy on the Celtics drafting the Chuck Cooper, having the first black starting five, and the role the Celtics played with player integration

28:37 - Cousy discusses some of the regrets that he has from his playing career and tells a story about him and Chuck Cooper.

35:21 - Draper, Sherrod, and Forsberg give their thoughts on the fight between the Lakers and the Rockets

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In this episode of The Celtics Talk Podcast with Kyle Draper, A. Sherrod Blakely, and Chris Forsberg...

1:29 - Expectations for this team right out of the gate. Will the poor preseason performance affect the Celtics in the regular season?

3:30 - Celtics team has to stay hungry and humble or reality check could be coming their way.

4:45 - Who is the best team in the East besides the Celtics? The Raptors better with Kawhi over DeRozan? 76ers the next team in the East?

10:47 - Confidence in the Celtics winning the Eastern Conference.

13:10 - Who challenges Golden State out West? Fascinating how the Celtics will handle the pressure and expectations.

17:17 - Kyrie Irving talks about the designing of his shoes, recaps his summer, and says he is "ready to kill" and is grateful to be with the Celtics organization.

20:26 - Al Horford discusses who has made the biggest leap from last season, how good the starting five can be, and being a mentor to Robert Williams.

24:07 - Gordon Hayward on the chemistry of the team, comparisons to the Golden State Warriors, and how his passion for the game refueled after his injury.

29:28 - Draper, Blakely, and Forsberg give their predictions for the Celtics win total for the 2018-2019 season.

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On this episode of The Celtics Talk Podcast with Kyle Draper, A. Sherrod Blakely, and Chris Forsberg....

0:50 - A look at the NBA survey from general managers around the league. Thoughts on Marcus Smart not receiving a single vote for best defender.

4:13 - Brad Stevens voted best coach in the NBA by the general managers. Did Gregg Popovich lose out because of the situation last season with Kawhi Leonard?

8:30 - MVP race from the GM survey - Kyrie Irving received some votes.

10:47 - Basketball analyst at Stadium, Jeff Goodman joins the podcast.

11:23 - Jeff Goodman on covering the NCAA basketball corruption trial.

15:23 - Goodman on the Celtics struggles in the preseason and how Brad Stevens probably likes what is happening so he can get his team's attention.

17:15 - Goodman believes that Jayson Tatum will be in the Hall of Fame..."This dude is special."

18:35 - Goodman on Kyrie Irving and how Stevens is getting him to play defense

24:02 - Goodman says he is "super convinced" that Kyrie Irving will be staying in Boston for the long-term.

26:15 - Draper, Blakely, and Forsberg react to Jeff Goodman saying that Jayson Tatum will be in the Hall of Fame.

29:00 - The guys break down what is happening with the Celtics defense in the preseason.

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