Brad Stevens on Boston Celtics draft plans, offseason, running it back

[@KWAPT]

All those picks for Bridges..😂🤣We frightened the hell out of everybody. ☘️🏆Thank you John!

[@Robin-xt7yo]

😂😂😂

[@vdoc2760]

Nets are trying to pull off what we did to them. Nets made out in the deal. 😂😂

[@flyingvguy6833]

This is my favorite Celtic's podcast for sure.

[@marytanana4009]

same! He's saved my sanity a few times during the past several years 🤣

[@Robin-xt7yo]

Oooo yay! John works so hard for us with these bonus pods!

[@therealdarrell282]

I trust Brad Stevens to make the right choices to keep the Celtics championship window open and to develop players that can contribute down the line.

[@tylerriley2587]

So now with porzingis getting surgery hopefully Queta gets a chance to play next year.

[@therealdarrell282]

@@tylerriley2587 Queta has to work on not being so over aggressive on the floor that leads to fouls. He does give Boston energy and offensive rebounds. If he can limit the fouls due to be over aggressive, he can be a 15 minute per game player.

[@tylerriley2587]

@@therealdarrell282 I wonder what the Heat will do this offseason? They are letting Caleb Martin walk and the past few seasons they have let their role players walk into free agency. Now they claim that a healthy Rozier will do damage for the Miami Heat he is a volume scorer but does that move needle and does Miami pose as a threat to the Celtics. Like Haslem said claiming Tyler Herro is a superstar and Celtics should be fearful of 35 year old Jimmy Butler who people claim he is not suited to be a first option on a championship contender. He went to the finals twice and didn’t finish the job.

[@jdm894g]

​@tylerriley2587 no threat at all

[@therealdarrell282]

@@tylerriley2587 UD is a Heat guy, so I understand his sentiment towards his former team. Miami needs to add legitimate pieces to their roster. Their objective should be to win the Finals, not to win to the East and get smacked in the Finals.

[@dragonslayerthegod9284]

23:28 💯 BARS

[@jacklike2526]

Ahh just when I was going to go to bed, ima have to watch this in the morning.

[@jdufresne08]

Your a better man than i

[@dragonslayerthegod9284]

@@jdufresne08I’m somewhere in between… like the fan in me is clicking and starting that video. I have no self control. But, I’m not lasting either. I’m falling asleep with AirPods in. heading to work with 1 of 2 cuz I lost one in the sheets and will be late to work if I waste more time looking. Then I’ll be watching at work with 1 AirPod, dbl tappin the screen to go back 10 secs a lot cuz I can’t hear right 😂

[@JoseSantos-zj3ll]

Probably will be a trade out or a draft and stash, that's my bet.

[@mctaguer]

It seems clear that yes, there are a couple guys they think possibly could fall to them and they'll pick him, but it's unlikely.

[@martinalbert29]

If teams can’t trade to catch the Cs because of potential 2nd apron constrictions and the Cs extend White and Tatum we will be hard to beat and it would partially be the leagues fault.

[@DonnaDiane74]

Hey @Locked On Celtics Can you please make an appreciation video for each player?

[@LockedOnCeltics]

don't worry.. we have a whole offseason to get to that

[@dragonslayerthegod9284]

Donna, who do you want to see this for most? . Even if it’s more than 1 player. I feel you mentioning this is like saying you really see someone or something that needs more attention and appreciation. I wanna know if I’m not paying attention to whatever that might be 👀

[@Paul_pp]

Stevens was three steps ahead of everyone else with the second apron and new CBA. I think the biggest offseason need is to find a C or PF that can play 15-25 minutes in a Postseason game without being a liability. KP is the ultimate X factor and if he's healthy then they don't need to add anything but you also need KP insurance becasue of his injury risks. Horford and KP both need to be rested and they need an eventual Horford replacement so I think Stevens might use Pritchard or Hauser to find that third big.

[@TerrancePotts-ws3gy]

I feel like we hve guys in house, I like N.Q. Upside and X mam will be key as well

[@brettbedard7919]

Pritchard, maybe because he can net you a 7 million player….but trading Hauser only gives you a 2 million player and that’s the cost of a vet min guy so Hauser is essentially useless as trade bait as he’s WAY more valuable to the Cs than anyone else

[@celtics18andcounting]

You should do a crossover with Locked On Red Sox podcast.

[@d.rock2224]

I think best case scenario for the Celtics is Xavier Tillman spending the off-season with whatever shooting coach fixed Derrick White's shot in the 2022 offseason and then becoming the team's third big next year and eventually Al's replacement.

[@TerrancePotts-ws3gy]

Agreed. I also feel like N.Q. Develops more and contributes more nxt season he has high upside and Joe will bring out the best in him Imo.

[@brettbedard7919]

I hope Tillman can succeed in this and be 75% of what Al has been….BUT he needs a contract and I really don’t have a sense yet on what that dollar amount ends up being. Getting him extended 3 more years would help a ton given they have his bird rights and quite frankly can’t sign guys his caliber on the market given the cap/tax limitations

[@d.rock2224]

@@brettbedard7919 and I think if they get an extension done asap they will be able to get home on the cheap. The second he develops a 3 point shot his value goes through the roof.

[@trevorrose1]

This should be Stevens easiet off season, trade out of draft, sign a vet to vet min who wants to win a Chip, can do 2 if these 3 things, play some D, shoot some 3's and switch on D, call it an off season done.

[@Robin-xt7yo]

New York Knicks are now the Nova Knicks.

[@bobhinds-jm6rk]

John. What are your thoughts on on Zack Edy? Rim protector with high ball IQ. Not a dud on offense either

[@pableauredyellow]

Hopefully walsh, queta would get their feet wet on meaningful minutes this season. I hope we retain x, he could be our horford reliever

[@DOMLEAFY]

Daron Holmes, Kalel Ware, and or Oso Ighodaro in da draft and we r set ☘️

[@kamarporter6099]

If it ain’t broke don’t fix it !! W e have a real opportunity to be a dynasty we need another big but that will come down the line I believe we aren’t in panic mode at all.

[@adrianrodriguez6869]

hey, the audio is a bit strange in this one

[@LockedOnCeltics]

I think it was just a glitch. Sorry about that

[@aieshadaniels6104]

MOVE UP: for Yves Missi They around 6'10 whom have good frames like JT & #7uice you can develop to work with AL as their mentor at 6'9 plus is where we need insurance PF/C. STAY at #30: for Tyler Smith #Celtics #BradStevens is a genius and I know would go with the best option to build on their momentum AL realistically is getting older!! MOVE DOWN: Ulrich Chomche/ Oso Ighodaro draft them by trading into 2nd round to CHA/POR/SAS Like we could still acquire either of them at #40/42/48 Lastly get JORDAN WALSH in strength and conditioning with #7uice so y'all have good depth at the wing staying healthy at Center & Guards!

[@mathewsousa3915]

It will slow trades because any team over the 2nd apron pretty much can’t trade… so the teams under the apron can’t make as many trades

[@mctaguer]

Yeah, I'll actually be happy to hitch a ride on the National Media Doubt Train again next year. "No one believed in us" cries in sports tend to be overdone, but for the C's it 1) actually existed and 2) the team absolutely took notice/fuel from it. So, I don't mind it coming back for a sequel.

[@Robin-xt7yo]

Jayson Tatum's "Don't Stop Disbelieving" tv ad comes to mind. The naysayers have been great fuel for the Celtics win. 😁

[@MrDuncanquasar]

Any chance of luring someone like Mario Hezonja back to the NBA with the NBA minimum and having the chance to back up Tatum and Brown? He has improved a lot at Real Madrid and made all Euroleague. And he is looking to possibly return to the NBA

[@KWAPT]

He tweeted a week ago that he’s staying with Real Madrid: “My only intention was to stay so I am happy to communicate to you that I will continue my journey at MY HOME, MY REAL MADRID for a long time!”

[@MrDuncanquasar]

@@KWAPT I saw that too but he has an NBA out clause valid until the middle of July. Had 39 against Brazil today for Croatia

[@landonlakes4782]

☘️☘️☘️☘️

[@Jackson54321]

The Bridges trade that just happened didn’t scare me, we still have a way better roster IMO. If OG Anunoby resigns then they might be a real contender, but we’re proven and New York isn’t. Appreciate the pods John!

[@JohnCallender-ut3sw]

If they lose anunoby or hartenstein, it will be like breaking even, almost. Bring it on.

[@ericfleming347]

Hell no The Vilanova crew not good enough nice story to add another Nova guy but not gonna beat us !

[@dragonslayerthegod9284]

The espn notification went off and reading it honestly felt like “knicks trade a peach for a nectarine” 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@therealdarrell282]

@@ericfleming347Celtics got that championship swagger.

[@lurkintomgaming397]

I’m not concerned about NY also there is a huge disparity in coaching besides all the roster mismatches

[@1979eweiss]

It’s not that you’re wrong John. It’s just the premise of the decision being made based on making the rotation next year or $9m. It’s about the board. As Brad said, if they have multiple options they weigh evenly they’ll review options. But, you can’t assume in a draft like this that the board reads in neat tiers or the players are all fungible. I believe Brad when he also spoke to this possibility as well. They’re carrying 5 Centers. That’s not a viable long term strategy with veterans. They’re ultra thin at the Wing. Steep drop off after T&B. Those guys don’t grow in trees. Sure they’ll find some vet minimum candidates, but I’m positive they do have a short list options to take multiple shots on goal, including the draft. Trading out entirely seems the least likely scenario.

[@brianreise2449]

☘️☘️👊

[@itsonlyright2453]

I want Bol Bol on this team

[@Enveonline]

Perfect insurance policy

[@mattclark6721]

Trade down take Jesse edwards if there. Promote J.D and Walsh to more min start. Personaly I epuld pat tilman if nothing more but to carve out a 3 to 5 million trade piece.

[@brianspace7344]

Please stop explaining the apron stuff enough already It’s not that complicated nor are the Celtics needs It’s so boring. Love your work in any case and ty.

[@brettbedard7919]

The people that understand the cap/tax/apron are like maybe 10% of the fan base…..it’s nauseating most of the time being drowned with nonsense posts. Keep spreading that knowledge! It’s nice being able to talk and discuss with people who actually know the restrictions and options amongst all the garbage pipe dreams.

[@juliusrickles]

00-10 will be retired in 10 years

[@leseanwalston7916]

The Nets are OFFICIALLY the most garbage Franchise in the league lmao im sure they only did this Bridges trade because they HOPE it will affect Celtics lol 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@Jackson54321]

the nets ended up with almost 10 first rounders for Kevin Durant, tbf that’s a haul

[@dragonslayerthegod9284]

I hear you … but where do you get the fact that the Nets care to affect Boston? Like what are you basing that off?

[@leseanwalston7916]

@@dragonslayerthegod9284 Lol I'm being facetious clearly bro but if you don't know the History is the Nets traded the Celtics what ultimately became Brown&Tatum. Add that to the fact we swept them 2022... NOW since everyone saying Knicks will be biggest threat to Celtics... they trade their BEST player to them for PICKS...lol what do YOU think?🤔🤣🤣🤷🏿‍♂️

[@mikotagayuna8494]

You can at least respect the decisiveness of their front office. Compare this to the Heat that would rather run the Butler core to the ground for half a decade rather than retool or rebuild because CuLtUrE.

[@kamarporter6099]

@@leseanwalston7916 it’s gonna be good competition in the east.