Discussing some of the top Celtics Reddit Posts of the past week, including Dennis Schröder's unusual number selection, individual player stats to keep an eye on this season, the latest Ben Simmons drama, and much more.

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How should Celtics fans manage their expectations for Ime Udoka and his extended coaching staff? Has Brad Stevens set the bar too high? Plus, should the Celtics inquire on the reported Zachine Lavine and Jerami Grant availability, a multi-celtics Hall of Fame induction, and much more.

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If Tatum isn't a genuine superstar, does anything else matter? If Udoka can't impact team ball movement, what are we doing? John Karalis joins us to react to Celtics Reddit's top 5 benchmarks for a successful Celtics season. Plus, sports journalism amidst a global pandemic, and can fandom and objective journalism co-exist? 

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Soft cap? Tax Apron? BAE? BRI? What does it all mean, Basil? In this episode, Wayne Spooney helps us understand the many facets of the NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement. This is a safe space, where we can admit we really know nothing, and Celtics fans can finally expand their CBA acronym vocabulary beyond "TPE".

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Cut for time: What opportunities does the Ben Simmons situation present for the Celtics?

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CelticsBlog lead writer and podcast host Adam Taylor joins us to discuss Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown’s success metrics, how to track and quantify their progression, and its importance relative to other movements across the roster. Plus, basketball theory resources, international Celtics fandom, Adam’s career journey (so far), and reactions to Celtics Reddit posts and comments. This pod is also prefixed by our reactions to the Juancho Hernangómez trade, which occurred shortly after our interview with Adam.

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This week we’re joined by Dr Charles Ulysses Norris Thorpe, a Professor of Curse Studies and the world’s leading expert on the curse of Isaiah Thomas. Dr Thorpe explains the origins of the curse, its manifestations over the past four years, and the promising signs the curse may have been lifted.

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The Celtics secure Robert Williams with a contract extension, but what does this reveal about Brad Stevens’ approach. Is it too early to draw (un)fair comparisons to Danny Ainge? Plus, Smart or Dumb? The great Marcus Smart debate. Can Marcus Smart be the third star on this Celtics team? Later, schedule announcement, KG’s jersey retirement, and more unapologetic Celtics fandom.

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The Summer League Celtics’ dream run comes to an end, falling short to the Kings in the title game thanks to a very unfavorable turnover and field goal attempt disparity. Plus, Brad Stevens secures Marcus Smart with a max contract extension leaving (most) fans delighted, and the Fournier bonus prize!

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Have Carsen Edwards and Romeo Langford proven they can add value to an NBA roster (or a trade)? With Paul Millsap’s name floating around as a potential free agent add, what realistic free agents would make an ideal fit on the current roster? Plus, Summer League game 4 recap, and three wishes for the upcoming season.

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