"Gang Green 3"

The Gang breaks down the outcome of the NBA Draft, with the Celtics walking away with the number 3 pick in Dragon Bender. They commiserate over what seems another disappointing draft and consider where to deal the other six picks.

Episode: Season's Over

The Gang recaps the end to the Celtics' season and playoff run, breaking down how they disintigrated in the final stretch by playing bad basketball. They play with the idea of who's the worst player that needs to go, issue a comprehensive team report card, and try to predict who might be sent packing when the draft gets underway.

"Every game is the playoff is important."

The Gang recounts the Celtics' horrible playoff start with a little round of word association. They ponder the validity of Kelly Olynyk's injuries, "weigh in" on Jared Sullinger's growing waistband, and question just how much longer the team can go under the Danny Ainge system.

The Gang talks the return of Jae Crowder and the Celtics' chances at a sixth seed with the playoffs approaching.  They offer a humorous debate over which superstar represents the Celtics, then turn serious with Stats arguing different teams' approaches to building towards mediocrity, versus another championship.  They touch on the Warriors' fast approaching win record, the state of affairs in Brooklyn, and return with a little "In the Hoop" news about Paul Pierce.

Dave returns as the Gang gets back to business discussing whether to trade for star power if the caveat was parting with head coach Brad Stevens. They revisit the worst ex-Celtics in the last ten years, rate LeBron's ability to stay on top of the league in the wake of young phenom Steph Curry, and bring another edition of the Brooklyn Report.

Kurt and Stats get together and lament the total lack of movement by the Celtics as the trade deadline came and passed. They entertain outrageous trade rumors across the league, and touch on Isiah Thomas' performance at the All Star Game. Red's Army contributor Ben Mark calls in to further discuss the trade deadline, expectations for the remainder of the season and the potential for a playoff run.

The gang gets together to chat about the upcoming NBA All Star week, specifically the over-commercialized hype and the fact it lacks real purpose.  The attention shifts to the rhetorical "Will the Celtics ever be great again?" and they wrap up by covering the coaching shake-up in Cleveland, the drama on the Clippers, and an all new Brooklyn Report.

The Gang kicks off the new year by lamenting the Celtics' dismal two-week stretch as they flirt with .500 and a tied record with the Knicks.  They contemplate the chances of making the playoffs this season, draft picks, Danny Ainge's 5-year plan, and the likelihood of his ouster given his place as Green Team alumni.

After a month-long hiatus, the Gang gets back in the studio to talk the double-overtime loss to the Warriors, and spectulate wildly about trade rumors-- principally surrounding the Kings' DeMarcus Cousins and the Rockets' Dwight Howard.  Later, they reminisce over the video game NBA JAM in a fun exercise where they put together their favorite teams from 20-years, 10-years, and present day.

The Gang continues last week's food theme by recounting the many injuries of Marcus Smart and the frustrations of watching Jared Sullinger.  With Thanksgiving on the mind, they compile a list of this season's biggest "turkeys," Kurt rehashes his profound dislike for Kelly Olynyk, and they also cover what (little) they're thankful for in this year's Celtics team.