How The Celtics Became The Hottest NBA Team

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Jayson Tatum lit up Kevin Durant and the Nets for 54 points as the Celtics are the 2nd hottest team in the NBA over the last 28 games. Coach Nick breaks down exactly what's changed for the Celtics recently that has them surging at just the right time.
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[@vKemps]

Playoffs are gonna be wild this year! The caliber of teams that will be seeing first and second round exits shows how good the competition is.

[@ItzDeshawn]

Facts and it’s even better that’s it’s in both conferences too❗️💯

[@Grievous_]

Yessir, im a Warriors fan just hope we can at least make it to the wcf, maybe we finally get that Celtics-Warriors finals matchup that we wanted years back

[@jewelrunner5137]

🤔Something is REAL 🐠 🐟 🎣 🐟🐠 going on

[@domsee1053]

Phx is the only real contender right now that i would say rn they going to the finals, but if cp3 isnt available to play it is going to be wild, you are right.

[@Khan-_-Art1st]

Facts! Celtics fan but the playoffs are going to be exciting with or without my team there and I'm all for it! Love the competition this year! 💪 Top 10 of the East are ALL exciting teams that could do damage in the playoffs!

[@monsoon1234567890]

Tatum has been great and all, but the secret to the Celtics success IMO has been Robert Williams.

[@Gustavo-rd1gb]

Robert Williams has been nice but he’s not the reason we’re playing as well as we are

[@Johnny-zs7ho]

@@Gustavo-rd1gb he’s the reason our defense is so good and our defense is the main reason why we’re winning so….

[@tommyitalian5089]

Robert needs a lot more recognition. He’s the current block per game leader and he’s second in blocks this season despite the fact that he missed a few games. He’s even shown versatility when guarding any position on the opponents team and his help defense within the perimeter has been key to the Celtics’ defensive push this season.

[@ripthebun9494]

Timelord might be the best help side rim protector in the league

[@shouryasangam7956]

And Smart

[@jfmgunner]

On Celtics fan forums, this same criticism of Smart has been very prominent all season, until this turn in form in 2022. Now most people are happy to admit he has blossomed as the clear point guard playmaker. My philosophy with Marcus is the frustrations with his sometimes wild offense are vastly overshadowed by his defense. I will accept literally 3 terrible forced 3s a game for the tenacity, instincts and defensive brilliance he brings every night. He is the engine for motivating everyone else to play with his energy defensively. Go back to the Celtics recent playoff victories on their recent run to 2 out of 4 ECF's .Especially against Philly, in close late games he will make somewhere between 2-5 crazy genius defensive and hustle plays to turn the tide and has single handedly won games that way. When you need him in a game that matters, he consistently makes makes winning defensive plays: grabbing a steal, forcing a turnover, taking a key charge, leaping into the third row for a loose ball, anything really. For that, I excuse all his deficiencies. And now that he even cut those down, I think this team is a legit contender like never before. I see big things for this team.

[@emmanuelmoses7249]

Nice analysis. Is there anything more that you think Boston needs? Maybe a playmaker off the bench?

[@sergiogrey4014]

@@emmanuelmoses7249 so much more. another playmaker. another shooter. another center. still solid tho

[@nottelling4548]

I’m not a Celtics fan but Payton Prichard seems like he needs more minutes. I think he is a very good player.

[@pariote6102]

That was wonderfully articulated, and I honestly could not agree more with what you said.

[@RasenKamehamehaX100]

@@sergiogrey4014 Luckily, it's increasingly looking like Pritchard can fill two of those roles. He's a competent playmaker, and he has been lights out from deep lately. I'm not sure if this is something that he can sustain long term, but if he can, the Celtics have those two needs filled.

[@akelejeffrey6493]

His handle got tighter And it's like he's 6'10 now And he isn't settling for midis ,he takes them when they are there but he's primarily trying to get to the basket

[@buttnuts2599]

AND HE IS ONLY 19

[@akelejeffrey6493]

@@buttnuts2599 🤣🤣

[@noirceur_]

@@buttnuts2599 Tatum is 24, who are you talking about?

[@vincesimpao650]

@@noirceur_ bro u living under a rock lol

[@noirceur_]

@@vincesimpao650 guess so. Can you explain it then?

[@axelmontero1629]

They have Williams and Smart running the defense, then Tatum and Brown running the offense, while role players knowing their job. It’s a team contribution and that’s what they’re doing, playing as a team. A team with two all defensive players (imo) and two stars who can play both sides of the floor, now that’s scary. I see them having a chance against any nba team rn. Playoffs are gonna be FUN this year. 🔥🙌🏼

[@masondupre518]

Tatum guarded KD and Kyrie for 48 possessions and let up 9 points. Imo he has the chance to be the best two way wing since prime Kawhi

[@cnwakanobi]

Woah

[@Michael-vw4cg]

Idk about all that, I’d compare him more to Paul George. Kawhi can guard 1-5, Tatum would have no luck trying to guard embid or jokic

[@verdict4048]

@@Michael-vw4cg he’s a better player than George though. George wasn’t this good this young

[@masondupre518]

@@Michael-vw4cg I’ll give you that Tatum isn’t guarding Embiid or joker but he does have a couple inches on Kawhi and I don’t know if Kawhi is guarding Jokic or Embiid either.

[@jameslearing970]

@@Michael-vw4cg Embiid and Jokic can cook kawhi too lol.

[@namtrof01]

Marcus smart is the mvp and the leader of this team. The way he called them out but still was like they young and still learning that. He never showed fazed confidence but didn't hide it

[@MuckNoya]

@JayT_for3 lol next Kobe that's cute. Kobe was also as much of a defensive goat as he was offensive.

[@MuckNoya]

@JayT_for3 Kobe was drafted 97-98 and won first team all defense 99-00, and second team 00-01 so what the hell are you talking about? Kobe was a defensive menace from the jump but got better as time went by

[@MuckNoya]

@JayT_for3 lmao check the Celtics defensive statistics with and without Robert Williams. Tatum is far from the reason they're great on defense

[@MuckNoya]

@JayT_for3 IDC bout stats. Kobe was 4 inches shorter and still a better defender

[@JokeyJokeMakr]

I'm absolutely loving seeing JB passing the ball. He has the skillset for do-it-all Forward and has to keep working on not just forcing his shots. Kid could be getting Triple Double sooner than later

[@soundfiction1]

Marcus Smart was so right when he said that about Tatum and Brown earlier in the season. He is such a valuable member of this team and his effect on the club goes so far beyond what can be measured on paper.

[@thecoolassnose]

Nick having to give Marcus Smart credit: 😫

[@multiplemike5021]

And he still finds a way to shit of him. Can you hear me shaking my head?

[@NolyFeHero]

Overall great video. Love the way the Celtics adjusted and bought Into Ime gameplan. Only issue I witness is when teams attack the switch. Washington, Dallas and Memphis showed great plays of pushing the tempo or attempting a shot in-between switches. It's a small window but Dallas and Washington have capitalized on these moments when matched up

[@multiplemike5021]

FINALLY, you come out with a video. Better late than never. Thank you.

[@IllmindofJonathan]

Finally coach Nick is buying into the Celtics. Warms my heart. Lol

[@multiplemike5021]

He is not buying into them at all. He is forced to finally talk about them because of their excellent play in recent months. He doesn't like the Celtics and never has. He is a Raptors fan.

[@IllmindofJonathan]

@@multiplemike5021 buying in just means you believe they're for real. He said many times he doesnt see them ass a threat and JB is better than JT. But now he acknowledges how good they are now. And How good JT is playing. Finally buying in. Get it?

[@multiplemike5021]

@@IllmindofJonathan We will how long this "buying in" lasts. For a Celtic hater like him, it tends to go away as soon as the team shows any hint of a flaw he can use as an excuse to hate on the team again.

[@bbbbbbbbbill]

And we got Boston going up against Brooklyn first round in the 2022 playoffs. Coach my prediction is that Boston will come out on top and Jayson Tatum will be goated due to this series.

[@KDuff-2015]

I like Jason Tatum a lot one of my favorite players but let’s not get ahead of ourselves he not better than Durant. KD got 4 scoring Titles, Tatum is on a hot stretch. KD handle, pull up, FG% all still superior to JT come on.

[@firejoedan1573]

Real talk but although tatum has shown to be inconsistent at times, he's also shown limitless potential

[@franklinp4540]

Yeah for sure kd all day but maybe in two-three years Tatum will be 27-28. His game will probably mature and he might be first team all nba

[@tedguanzon3499]

@@franklinp4540 he just turned 24 this month.

[@agent1998ful]

@@franklinp4540 he's 19 and forever will be

[@jfmgunner]

I think this is the beginning of his evolution into his final form. We are watching g his ascent into a true superstar. It does not feel like a hot stretch bc he is scoring by reading defenses way better, not just hitting impossible shots like his previous runs of good form which always seemed unsustainable.

[@nbapbaupdate8338]

Jayson Tatum future #1 scoring All-Time NBA because he's Mamba Mentality and he is only 19 🤣😂🤣😂

[@connorm4422]

Before I knew there was an ad in this video… I was like wait….

[@christiandelapena8623]

Those Manscaped footages are funny af 😂😂

[@neilgibsonperez8034]

one of the best breakdowns I'm a huge Tatum fan 💯

[@amarskelly9979]

“The Williams Twins” 🤣🤣😍

[@monkeymoo87]

Props to the ex coach / GM for getting Derrick White

[@Pasuhdina]

Dawg…. KD inspires people even in practice form. Y’all gotta stop these titles for traffic

[@tim.noonan]

Tatum leads the league in defensive win shares AND plus/minus on the season, let alone what he’s doing on offense. Dude has arrived.

[@butt3428]

Smart and Williams have been their MVPs since the turnaround

[@kensniffeyjr1004]

God I love these videos … it’s like a movie trailer dropping of a blockbuster when you click on it …. Coach we salute you

[@edisonadler6618]

For some reason I love these ads in the middle of the video with all the play on words

[@monmontv2664]

D White has helped a lot.

[@pdr_127]

your content is so underrated, at a y moment this channel will breakout and be a lot more popular

[@bloop000]

Nah the manscaped commercial transition was wild

[@bballbreakdown]

WILD

[@mscottlawrence2037]

I'm really excited for the playoffs, we have some great teams in the east, thanks coach for the video 🏀🙏

[@Kai-hn4yu]

Marcus smart took the criticism of his playmaking to the heart, and showed he can be a PG on a championship team. Robert Williams is quickly turning a top 10 center, and is used like Giannis as one of the best help side defenders in the nba. And we have Jaylen brown one of the most under appreciated and overlooked players in the league, with Tatum closing games for us…idk how we can beat. Celtics in 4😎

[@thegoldenhero]

😆 at the eye popping title

[@nro9450]

That segway was great. First time you said “balls” I was like what?? Then i knew exactly what was coming the second time

[@truenezito]

this is smarts first year as the main ball handler, he’ll get it down

[@_adonisk]

KD says hi from Philly

[@egseven]

Low-key Marcus smart speaking up is key.

[@ericsonjavier747]

One game does not define the greatness of a player.

[@doubledip2220]

Props for putting out a positive video on the Celtics

[@persistentlypathetic6820]

They've been playing great ball for about a month why would he put out a negative one?

[@suiken3149]

He is still throwing shades at them. He didn't even explain why Tatum has been so efficient lately. He's only highlighting those 3s which aren't even the main part of his current surge

[@Werdwell]

And here we are

[@scottinnh88]

Well game one 1 of the 21-22 playoffs ended today Taytum hit the game winning layup buzzer beater. Durant had a sub par game. Kyrie balled though. Celtics in 6

[@mmmRobe]

Celtics in 4

[@dandyman7819]

Haven't watched yet, but I predict this video will contain some of Coach Nick's classic Celtics hate/dismissal, and his irrational disdain for Marcus Smart, despite him praising players that do things he disses Smart for. Hoping I'm wrong! EDIT FOR VERDICT BELOW: I was pleasantly surprised at the absence of any obvious anti-Celtic bias, but the drive-by on Marcus Smart wasn't especially nice. (Can you hear me shaking my head, Coach?) Criticizing Smart's Turnovers is valid enough, I'll admit, but ignores the bigger picture of the value he brings. His passing is average at worst, and ELITE at best (especially to the Timelord). Just look at how Boston did when Smart missed games versus how they've done with him back, and it becomes clear how important he is for the Celtics' success.

[@cagtorres]

“Do you hear me shaking my head” (Marcus smart play)

[@mariodude_64]

u were wrong

[@GurtonBuster07]

You were half right haha

[@bballbreakdown]

It can’t be irrational when I bring evidence in HD video. But he’s definitely playing better since the last video I did, it’s great to see. I hope he can take that one last step

[@nobodyknows1800]

@@bballbreakdown This is why I unsubscribed to this clown. His Raptors won't go deep into the playoffs anyway. Right coach?

[@lpy1102]

Calm down, Durant must be much consistent attacker than Tatum who could score a 50pts in 60% and suddenly turn to brick 15 shots in the next game, dude took every shots as a tough shots, that's his strength but also the biggest weak point.

[@dremoore5329]

Robert Williams is key

[@mytruthismoreuseful]

Tatum may not be better right now but I think he has the potential to peak higher cuz he is an elite defender where kd is good he isn't all nba level and I think Tatum can match his offense someday due to his athleticism and strength which allows him to bully to the rim

[@MuckNoya]

Lmao Tatum is not an elite defender. He's a capable defender. Smart and brown are elite Williams also

[@Hawkeyes319]

Coach, your ad was hilarious.

[@alfiler94]

Nice analysis but I would have also noted Tatum's improvement passing out of the double team. Also, I think there is a general misconception that Tatum is a below average or lazy defender, but he's actually been a good to very good defender for a while now (not just during this season or hot streak)

[@amprosk]

He’s a better defender than Brown really

[@jioreyes5838]

tatum has always been a good defender

[@martindeewan686]

Only Tatum is for real.

[@ligidaykurin9106]

Great video

[@jasonhockly8655]

Wow .... Bold prediction coach ... I will be following this one ...

[@WalkerTheSpy]

that ad transition though rofl

[@Petwayboy]

Man my C's have been out there balling. Yes sirrrr

[@mrbingo7564]

Jayson KD Kyrie the only player who can’t be stopped no matter what

[@anghda]

celtics defense too good

[@bretwillis1440]

Marcus has been a great point guard 😂. You can tell with that and nitpicking an innocuous NBA travel that he’s a closet Celtics hater.

[@alalal123421]

LETS GOO CELTICS NATION!! we back baby 🍀

[@itzduhneh3558]

c's are in 1st seed now. wild.

[@kevingomes8416]

Tatum getting use to that new Ball he bout to drop 61 soon

[@taseenrahman1553]

Marcus only speaking facts

[@nicolasreyes2190]

As someone who watches every Celtics game, I couldn't disagree more with Coach Nick about Smart not being a good playmaker. He can run offense and he's been a huge part of the Celtics revival in both ends of the floor.

[@ayanpande6821]

Irrationally hating on smart lmao

[@bballbreakdown]

How is anything irrational when I show stats and video evidence?

[@dlee4three11]

Saying Tatum is better than Durant is insane. Tatum has a long way to go before he should even be mentioned in the same convo as KD.

[@bballbreakdown]

He was better in THIS game

[@melorileytv3408]

Lmao facts do u folks not realize kd carried Tatum and the worse Olympic team ever to a gold medal

[@indigoiz8335]

@@bballbreakdown even in some games, any role players could be better than star players

[@PodiumTuningRacing]

The EAST IS BACK!!! So excited for playoff basketball, it's been some really high level play from most teams tbh.

[@nbapbaupdate8338]

Boston since January ELITE DEFENSE & Dark horse in the East

[@Xkhanine_Gaming]

I want a 7 game playoff series in a first round playoff so i can watch basketball longer.

[@kevingomes8416]

Might be be 7 game series everywhere this year lol

[@meechbold]

I can't be the only one who skips past that 'Manscaped' Ad... Shit pops up at the worst time

[@brandoncalero6072]

Durant just came off of injury. Just wait he will go nuclear in a few games

[@DatmanTweak]

When he “dont be like marcus smart who always fumbles his balls” i lost it😂

[@pacinorules752]

The Manscape transition...

[@PW-tt9ud]

Lmao I knew when he started mentioning balls, a manscaped ad was coming 😂

[@IveBeenChris]

We go as far as Smart take us, our Draymond Green.

[@killpaleface3279]

King JT Smoov be killin' 'em

[@edwardzhou8590]

love the ending minimum ecf

[@sonic6506]

Tatum got that Kobe in him.

[@ayoonine]

Got the best segways on youtube!

[@viewtiiful730]

Bro… the manscape at 4:50 lol 😂

[@lnd1998]

From a scoring perspective, there’s two major differences between a guy like kd who is in the convo of greatest scorer EVER and tatum. One, KD is as consistent as we’ve ever seen, he doesn’t have off nights and two, he doesn’t have nights where he chucks 25 shots while he’s super inefficient. Kd is far more efficient and consistent. Tatum has been great over this 2-3 month stretch but before that he was averaging 25 on 41-42% from the field and low 30’s from 3. When scoring’s your top skill, you better be damn near 30 with efficiency numbers like that. He’s turned it around but KD is in a class of his own

[@elbimio4u]

Lets add context. Tatum is the single most double teamed non Guard in the league.

[@DavidW0325]

Y’all remember when Coach Nick didn’t like Marcus smart calling them out saying it wouldn’t change much……..

[@bballbreakdown]

Did I say that?

[@DavidW0325]

@@bballbreakdown I went back and watched the video called “the Marcus smart solution won’t fix the Celtics”. And you said that smart just wanted a bigger role in the offense and that brown and Tatum passing more wouldn’t do much to help as it puts a celling on the team. You also said that smart will cause locker room problems because of this.

[@ballplaya96x67]

Jayson Tatum is better than Prime Kobe.

[@idancemyassintothepaint7571]

Of course :) Celtics are #3 in the official power rankings for a reason!

[@gold6813]

Shout out to Drew Hanlen.

[@tahirflint75]

As far as the Manscape ad is concerned: Clips balls then goes to clip nose hairs 🤔

[@ShuichixSlowed]

5:51 how do you even practice that?

[@the_Giovanni_Jian]

4:48 that is an unfortunate image

[@Trivedi_Tuesdays]

I see a tatum video, I click

[@ligidaykurin9106]

JT is top 5

[@truenezito]

why didn’t u show tatum locking up durant?

[@jeantheodat2234]

LEEEEETTTTTSSSSS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! #BLEEDGREEN

[@廖俊翔-e1w]

Them and the Bulls are quite similar, 2 scoring wings and a 3D guard, and a bunch of defensive pieces around them.

[@tedguanzon3499]

Except that Tatum and Brown are more versatile than Lavine and Derozan.

[@vinsmoketatum8583]

Except Celtic's centers are miles better in defense. Vooch is great in offense though.

[@dexterrr9163]

Demar cant shoot 3s

[@tedguanzon3499]

@@dexterrr9163 Demar this season can. But I'd take JT all day.

[@kaysheye7784]

as soon as Coach said Tatum takes care of his balls, I just KNEW what was coming next. Nice try pal! LMAO

[@marksines1246]

nahh wont trust either tatum or brown with ball in there hand in clutch, they might be closer talent and skill wise, but kd’s clutch shot making ability is way up there

[@notaidandobbins]

chill with a title coach

[@bruin7789]

Coach is Tatum the modern Kobe that shoots more three's and does a few step backs?

[@DScott-be7pg]

This aged well 👀

[@bkeene5231]

Real liberal use of “7 footer” for Lamarcus Aldridge 😂😂😂

[@bballbreakdown]

Same for Claxton!! 😅😅

[@GeographySingapore]

THis is as close as looking in the mirror for KD. #scaryJason

[@manajoyce-grace2644]

I’m officially scared of the Celtics now as a Sixers fan 😐

[@kevingomes8416]

U guys had me nervous till yesterday lol

[@lordjayvideos]

Celtics are a lock for the NBA Finals 🔒

[@jdshumilla7314]

Lol great jynx. Now robs gone and we’re fucked.

[@christianroylammawin5101]

Who's here after he led Boston to eliminate KD and the Nets? lol

[@brockjensen2473]

I am the biggest Celtics fan out there. No, Tatum isn’t better than KD simply because of KD’s efficiency. Tatum is playing out of his mind but regardless of how well Tatum is playing, there are probably 3 players in nba history that can hang 30 points on 12 shots and KD is one of them. I will say I do whole heartedly believe the Celtics need Tatum far more than the needs need KD. I hate to say this but I think we need to trade Brown. Him and Tatum play the same way, they’re both contested shot takers (obviously Tatum better than brown) but this makes it very hard for both of them to have great games at the same time

[@bandokay3148]

C‘s are 1st seed ☺️☺️

[@rapheng4432]

YES IF SMART CAN CUT DOWN ON TURNOVER PLAYING CONSERVATIVE TAKE CARE THE BALL.

[@philbosh03]

Don't ever put that in a title again idc if it's a question. Their is no debate durant is way better than Tatum stop it. That's a slap in the face to even have that in the thumnail