Jrue Holiday & Brad Stevens Talk Celtics Winning 2024 NBA Championship | NBA GameTime

[@blacklyfe6881]

If it wasn't for Brad Stevens assembling this team I don't know where these players and team would be. He deserved coach of the year so many times and now he's a GM incredible. He put this team together so amazing we couldn't do it without his support.

[@CovertGhoul]

Don't forget the 10000 picks Danny Ainge got, but yea Brad Stevens actually made trades instead of sitting on picks until the end of time. Too bad Smart couldn't be there, but glad to see Brown do well. Jaylen is the longest tenured celtic.

[@juniorhernandez3347]

Jrue would be fine that’s for sure.

[@donmon808]

@@CovertGhoul Danny is why we're here and brad is why it was so dominant

[@MindBodyStephen]

Stevens’ unselfishness to go from court side to the front office set the tone … everything that transpired after wouldn’t have happened without that decision. Then he just absolutely nailed the team-building process and always stuck by JT/JB.

[@juniorhernandez3347]

Tatum and Brown aren’t the best go to guys in the NBA but they play really well together add on that good bench, good coach, thirsty culture and starters that all play their roles excellently. It’s a recipe for success. Teams are doing it easier than ever these days, just look at the history.

[@NurMohaimen]

Jrue Holiday from almost quitting basketball to winning 2 NBA titles,God moves in mysterious ways

[@h.nguyen4193]

Holiday should of gotten the final MVP. He was the clutch player of the series.

[@k-specs]

He’s undefeated in the finals to 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@PWCDN]

@@h.nguyen4193 How? Brown was primary defender against Luka. The one deserving of MVP won the MVP. Luka didn't get a single 40 point game as he usually does in the post season.

[@Kermit_T_Frog]

Love seeing him being interviewed here. Nice seeing an unsung hero being sung about.

[@300thNPC]

​@views8962 He's a lock now for sure. Might not be 1st ballot though. Multiple All-Defense selections, a couple allstars, Olympic gold medal, and 2 championships where he had massive impact

[@Fonziee28]

Brad Stevens engineered this championship ring and one of the key for that is acquiring Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis🙏

[@salihbbas]

Giannis enginered this championship by trading Jrue LOL

[@potatosan4250]

D white the other year was huge too

[@Aliensexist69]

A lot of Ainge guys on this team. Including the two best

[@donmon808]

He also literally developed the J's. Hes on his way to the HoF at this pace

[@BleedBoston]

Let's not forget about Danny Ainge, either. He really helped build the foundation of this team with that Brooklyn trade 11 years ago, and then completely NAILING those draft picks by drafting Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum at number 3 overall in back-to-back years. And then when Brad took over in the front office he got us over the hump with those brilliant trades for Derrick White, Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday. Ainge kind of lost his luster at the end with the Celtics, but let's not forget if it wasn't for him we probably wouldn't be sitting here today celebrating the title

[@intheworldofaj]

This team was well assembled from top to bottom. They earned their championship. Congrats to the Celtics, their fans and for being such a well run organization.

[@ThunderStorm2]

How did they earn a championship when they beat mostly injured teams

[@ClaxtonBay123]

Cry more 😂 ​@@ThunderStorm2

[@intheworldofaj]

@@ClaxtonBay123 Thank you 😂. I guess 64 regular season wins wasn’t enough of a statement for him rotfl. 🤣

[@KourtneyTrego]

@@ThunderStorm2 emotional damage 😂

[@julienr.6254]

Thumbs Up. Except I wouldn't congratulate the Boston fans though.

[@RevoZtuns]

Jrue is simply a WINNER.

[@AbelAraya]

Lets not forget that 3 years ago, when Brad was transferring to become President of Ops for the Celtics after leaving as a HC, certain people like Stephen A. Smith had reacted to the news by saying "It's beautiful to be a white guy", implying that due to the COVID-ridden season of the 2020-21 season, Brad was given this title simply b/c he is a white man. Let that sink in. And now Brad is a champion within those 3 years of obtaining that title of President of Operations. What can they say now?

[@TiflisCars]

SAS is a clown

[@kennethsomers3893]

@@TiflisCars nothing but A LOUD MOUTH -- no substance

[@TiflisCars]

@@kennethsomers3893 and perkins is even worse . Don't know how they managed to put those guys. Like worse versions of skip, when you think that this guy is lowest form of journalism

[@salihbbas]

SAS is a clown. If you aren't black and US citizen, you are cheating!!!

[@bakerboston4972]

All races played a part in winning this title, on & off the court. Collective effort from everyone. Don't listen to analysts.

[@ulphil08]

Let's not discount the impact of Derrick White shaving his head. The bad hairline clearly was hurting this team 🤣

[@Al-Rudigor]

Chuck and Shaq made him do it. 😂😂😂

[@drsapnis]

Brad Stevens IS THE REAL MVP!

[@Doones51]

Brad also discovered his own self-awareness. He was a good coach but he is a better GM. Hiring Joe Mazzula was another of his great moves. He was the man for this job.

[@von8298]

One of many coaches on the Celtics bench or elsewhere could have done this. Let’s not forget all the coach of the year talks about the guy who is in Houston now. This is all about Brad Stevens.

[@maxibluft]

@@von8298 Stevens and Ainge before him, who both hired Stevens before that and then had the humility to step down and let Stevens take his job. Stevens was an absolutely brilliant coach, he got them to the eastern finals when they had absolutely no business being there, he made Isaiah Thomas an All NBA player. He could've coached this team to a ring, but apparently he's just as good as a GM, and at finding other coaches as brilliant as he is.

[@von8298]

@@maxibluft let me re-phrase - there are many coaches who could have done the job UNDER Brad Stevens. Meaning, w/o stevens, it wouldn’t be possible. Brad can coach players, and he can obviously coach coaches. So anyhow, yah.. that’s what I’m saying.

[@maxibluft]

​@von8298 I was agreeing with you! Just added Danny Ainge who's the reason Tatum, Brown and Brad Stevens are on the team in the first place.

[@von8298]

@@maxibluft 🤙

[@h.nguyen4193]

I can't believe there's 3 professional NBA players in the Holiday family. Imagine what holiday dinners are like. HOLIDAY MVP.

[@cacaf8989]

His wife is an Olympic gold medalist and World Cup champion.

[@CelticsBirdsUnited97]

THE ARCHITECT! So dialed into what's needed while still being calm with the current players. Faith + logic = Brad

[@patrickbrown3765]

Holiday differently deserved this title 2 time NBA CHAMPION MAN he doesn’t half to prove nothing else give the man his flowers

[@mura0]

he will go down as a HOF.

[@cheddah48]

bucks fan here. IM SO HAPPY FOR YOU HOLIDAY! also glad tatum and them got their rings

[@TysonC-hl3fo]

Jrue is a baller

[@jasonwolfe3252]

Dennis Johnson was my favorite Celtic growing up and Jrue reminds me a lot of him. Great defender with a high bb IQ who always seems to make the right play.

[@LordVader2U]

One of the greatest trades by Celtics for one of the most underrated player in NBA history

[@Chris_Noir]

As a pelicans fan im happy Jrue was able to get that second ring

[@chrsdvdsn]

Agreed but dang as a Pelicans fan can we atleast get one. I'm sick of everyone leaving and winning and we are stuck and cant get past the 1st round.

[@poloregal]

I remember Pelicans fans were calling him selfish and a ballhog once AD was traded

[@JohnnyScumbagg]

Udonis Haslem is surprisingly good at being an analyst

[@thetinestavenger9863]

was not expecting Haslem to be good at this. Pleasant surprise.

[@dennischeng796]

Certified loud mouth

[@pw6959]

Agreed, but he also said the Mavericks would win the series because they had Dante Exum

[@ovalsrawesome7645]

@@pw6959to be fair Exum was a great spark plug for them game 4 and helped up the pace and let Luka not take the ball up from the backcourt

[@Love.hammer999]

He is when he’s not being bias lmao shout out to UD tho !

[@urbaindelva7869]

I don't think I've ever seen a coach become a GM as seamlessly as Brad Stevens did. To be very good at both roles in such a short amount of time is crazy. Jrue has now helped 2 teams win a championship in his first season with them. His impact throughout this season was felt.

[@zackspiker_]

Ime must be heated!!!!

[@zimmdgaf]

Larry Bird is the only other

[@JB-sv5pr]

Brad with the hat backwards looking like he’s about to roll a joint sip on a couple beers and drop shrooms On the real thank you Brad for all your hard work and trusting the right people to get it done

[@callofdoody21]

true boston vibes 😂😂

[@jdormeuso8748]

This Boston team reminds me of my 2004 Lexus LS430. Well assembled

[@thetruth788]

Boston celtics should send a flowers for Milwaukee bucks😂😂😂😂

[@naklovesjesus3204]

Don't forget the cards and candy 😉

[@curtiszyr]

Mofos got tricked by butler because he went super Sayian and Cooked jrue. Bucks thought he was washed 😂 fans said his was overrated defender 🤡

[@mr.castle]

​@@curtiszyrSo in the end Butler helped his disliked rivals?? 😅

[@JohnnyYeet123-sr8xk]

Celtics got Jrue from the Bucks and in return the Bucks got Doc Rivers 😂😂 second time the C’s traded Doc

[@Love.hammer999]

@@JohnnyYeet123-sr8xkLMFAO!!!!

[@TakumiKhashi]

How to get Championship ? get Jrue Holiday

[@PWCDN]

lol trading Jrue for Dame is so nuts and this isn't even hindsight 20/20. I said it the second the trade happened.

[@jt8isgr870]

Facts 😂

[@novellprice132]

Respect to these Boston Celtics team. An impressive 16-3 record in this year's playoffs. That's very impressive. No doubt about it, the best team won this year NBA's Championship title. The Boston Celtics are also the best team in this year's concluded NBA Season. Respect and they do deserve it, no doubt about it. Congratulations to the Boston Celtics. Peace...

[@peacesearcher4598]

Hats off to Danny Ainge and Brad Stevens

[@bilindabutcher8913]

Brad Stevens FINESSED the NBA with the trades he made

[@mrrandiom]

So blessed to be a Celtics fan during this time. I remember when I was a kid the championship window was so small because of age injuries and eventually miami, we are the young dogs now. Dynasty time 🍀🍀🍀

[@617Gentleman]

This is the beginning of Brad 'Red Auerebach' Stevens being the architect of the future Celtics Dynasty

[@chrisblanchard4938]

As a life long Celtics fan from New England, this team was amazing to watch. Brad Steven’s did a hell of a job assembling this team and I am happy for Horford to finely getting that ring he deserves it.

[@bowtieguy377]

Yes,, and Big Al did a fantastic job while KP was out during the playoffs.

[@Aluvsloans]

Leadership - knowing someone else may be better for the job - no ego - he pivoted - take notes

[@ljj734]

Brad assembled this squad and kept them together.hes the real mvp gave up coachin to be in the front office.and controlled their fate regardless of media shots taken at the two stars

[@brandonshifflett3331]

Notice Brad said " self awareness" that's a testament to jrue holiday.. he never plays outside of himself and his abilities.. this is where Marcus Smart hurt us.. I used to say the worst thing to happen to the Celtics is for Marcus Smart to hit his first three-pointer because then he thought he was Steph Curry and would shoot in a game.. holiday doesn't do stupid stuff like that

[@jt8isgr870]

You just made realize Marcus Smart is not what his last name is 😂😂😂

[@MendozaFamily1111]

Brad is a Celtics Legend let’s gooooo🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@ppumpkin3282]

All the Celtic players have high basketball IQ, seem humble, good team players, intelligent, and articulate. Maybe this is a template for good teams to come. So many teams in the past have had stars with big egos, envy among teammates, and may have been super athletes with out understanding the whole team picture.

[@BoxOutCeltics]

Thank you, gentlemen, for boxing out. Thank you, Mazzula, for your humility which led to adaptability. Thank you, Mazzula, for your genius. Thank you, everyone, for continuing to breathe life into Celtic Pride.

[@bowtieguy377]

Yes, Joe M. has three key qualities as a HC. Makes no excuses, intelligence, and keeps his emotions balanced at all times.

[@thomascrooker4703]

City of Champions…..we’re spoiled here in Beantown. 13 championships in 23 years.

[@BigNak364]

Happy for Jrue and his family, especially after he was blindsided by the Bucks!!!

[@Al-Rudigor]

My boy Jrue is getting a lot of love. I'm happy for him and Lauren.

[@the5-starreview871]

Brad Stevens made the 2 best moves of our lives. Are we about to see another Dynasty? I sure hope so. Thanks Brad.

[@bowtieguy377]

I say three due to D. White a few years back.

[@5LilJoker5]

Haslem be talking like he was the reason for the chips he got

[@2ClutchCorey]

Haslem is amazing at this, he has the respect of every player in the nba, the coaches & the fans. Well deserved

[@chemicalhap]

Are you kidding? He was the one with the worst most biased takes about the Celtics.

[@jaysmooth4998]

And get Udonis Haslem outta here! He was hatin!!!

[@ibgib]

He's the one who gave credit to D. White unprompted, so can't agree with this.

[@GoodfellasX21]

​@@ibgib who the fuck would want to listen to Haslem? Lol so random.

[@mckdogdrums3543]

Awesome Jrue has contributed in new decade of 2020 2 different teams winning a championship. 2 different championship rings to wear with green teams.. pretty dam cool. Congrats to the Celtics

[@tomoreilly5803]

Absolutely no one deserves this ring more than Brad

[@riffsthatkill2180]

I think the passing without dribbling is how Basketball was played like 1000 years ago before they allowed dribbling, and still used for practice today.

[@ndechindech290]

Jrue Holiday - The Cornerstone that the builder's refused won another chip! Bravo!

[@scimbrelo]

Udonis is great. Glad to see he is involved still. I’m a Celtics fan but Haslem is one of my all time favorite players.

[@yaboykongming164]

Shout out to Dame lol

[@carolynbarr770]

Brad U R the bomb 💣 diddy!! Jrue welcome to Celtic Nation 🎉🎉 #18

[@jaysmooth4998]

BRAAAAD!!!! The Indianapolis native. Happy for my guy.

[@percyschannel4187]

He went to Depauw didn’t he?

[@sammoe1292]

Brad Stevens has actually pulled all of this off whilst concomitantly setting them up very well for the future. He is a beast.

[@mgmboy3778]

It's crazy cuz I still remember Brad Stevens first day as a head coach

[@damaries8633]

Brad is a genuinely good dude, I bet he has something up his sleeve for next year

[@chrisranger2370]

To all Celtic fans , in nutshell Stevens explained why smart was gone and made tough decision. “ self awareness “ he said it in most round about way or indirect way and I can believe it . He speaking about smart lack of self awareness.

[@caffeinator1849]

I've always loved and trusted Smart, but yeah that dude's confidence and passion sometimes don't allow him to know what his role should be on team.

[@barajr3186]

Brad the real goat 🐐 thanks so

[@henryzhao4622]

Just a whole panel of nice cool guys chillin

[@miguelaltunagajr6379]

Thank you Bucks 😊

[@bowtieguy377]

I think we have the best backcourt in the NBA now with White and Holiday. Such great two-way players who do all the dirty work and plug the gaps when they occur allowing the "J's" to shine even brighter.

[@iqqh]

Maybe defensively but luka and kyrie are for sure the best back court

[@htklun]

Brad Stevens with a champagne washed backwards cap channeled 04 Theo Epstein, but you notice his mic drop about his draft workouts the next day? That was vintage no-days-off Belichick 👏👏

[@emersondemathias]

Jrue Holiday is the most underrated player in NBA. Shame on Bucks. Congrats, Celtics!

[@bowtieguy377]

Yes, huge mistake by Bucks but every team has made their share. I am just glad we have him as he contributes so much and now he has his contract extension so well earned. Hope he retires as a Celtic as we will continue to profit from his services and talent.

[@indrawatidevi7401]

Cyberopolis's market entry timing couldn't be better.

[@sknirupom]

Cyberopolis's focus on user experience sets a new standard.

[@Bensketball]

In Brad We Trust!

[@coolmoe3289]

4:20 Get Over... Get Under.. Get Through those Pick And Roles.. Jrue Holiday Derrick White .. Good Job.. 👍🏿 👍🏿

[@rmsmith2396]

for sure

[@Restlezzgrind]

Brad was trying to get KP to Boston when he left Dallas and couldn’t make it happen then he got him. Brad genius Stevens

[@Young-ep8ik]

'know who they are'. Subtle but correct criticism on Marcus Smart, who did not know who he was. He leveraged his defensive leadership role into taking hero shots, playing outside his role, to the detriment of the team. Getting rid of him is a huge positive in itself. Getting Jrue as a replacement is just a big bonus.

[@rmsmith2396]

I said that for a few years now, plus it seems letting him go has let Brown blossom into the player and leader he was meant to be.

[@emanueltavares353]

Great job Brad!!!!! ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️

[@badgadfaddadaad]

Jrue is such a cool guy class act belongs in Boston

[@PremKumar-us3yi]

The speed of Cyberopolis's transactions is a game-changer.

[@juniorhernandez3347]

Good thing Brad found a good coach, he’s a better GM.

[@ChristopherOrr-i6w]

Mike Fazette Lickin' The Brown Crown.

[@bl1707]

Threes rein supreme, end of the big man in basketball.

[@AnkitGarva-hv3qn]

Cyberopolis's leadership team is stacked with industry experts.

[@kennethsomers3893]

Pels fan glad to see Jrue win his 2nd Championship __ too bad AD did not like it in the Big Easy and left on bad terms as they had the pieces to be in contention for a long time

[@chrsdvdsn]

We also need a championship as Pels fans lol.

[@JohnnyYeet123-sr8xk]

They lost Cousins and Rondo and missed the playoffs. Their only shot was 2018 and they got unlucky. It made sense AD wanted out. He won a chip so I don’t think he regrets his decision.

[@ericgaynor8664]

Feel bad for my boy marcus smart.. really wish he got a ring in Boston...but drew was the point we needed

[@completechiropractic246]

Brad was in the title game in college with BUTLER so sound...no had them play so sound bringing in sound players around dominators in Celts as SAS Steven A said "great to be white" and I'll say it's great to be right when Brad brings in white and black guys who play their role!

[@MaheswarSahoo-ve2gp]

Cyberopolis's partnerships are a testament to its credibility.

[@81GravelDirtGwinnett]

Jrue is amazing and he could be #1 at another team

[@lilrocnine6658]

That Holiday trade was genius and if they get Middleton it’s gonna be UGLY!!! He got guys that play on both ends of the floor, you know relentless. He’s got two brothers in the league also

[@Nighthawk-8050]

Brad Stevens definitely deserves HUGH credit 👏

[@joethumm8186]

The Boston Celtics are the next NBA team to have a Dynasty run... if they can stay healthy and intact !!!

[@ChristopherOrr-i6w]

Mr. Jim Uland Business Law Class 1994. Steve fritts, joe rodewald, jason greaves, Iva Evans, Erin Murphy, and me the guy that will put a thumb tack in brads basketball.

[@SpiderC-666]

With Brad Stevens' assessment, any so-so players he has brought in could evolve into an MVP in the Finals.

[@ohanaathletics8953]

Brad Stevens looking like the high school kid always asking to copy your homework lol

[@AngelLopez-hc2df]

There's a parade in my city 🏙️ Boston. ❤ Toyota GR Corolla ❤️

[@andrewmarshall360]

Fitting in key

[@atitgurung5010]

This is the man that was working behind the scenes to give us a championship finally it paid off thank you Brad for everything 🫡

[@THEBIGLIE20]

Reminds me of The Patriot Way

[@edwardbradley5457]

Correct you Brad Stevens is not an Indianapolis resident he has from zionsville Indiana

[@caffeinator1849]

Jamad looking so fine in the background lol

[@novellprice132]

Jayson Tatum and Jrue Holiday, now please go represent the United States Basketball Men's team next month at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics games with another championship. Wishing the U.S. Men's Basketball team the best in next month's Summer Olympics basketball tournament. Peace...

[@nothembajozi2862]

Hearing Rihanna's voice is so inspirational to me. No more wasting time. Let me go back to my books for tomorrow exam.

[@mcbnj]

Brad Stevens was the only member of the celtics to acknowledge the Mavs

[@andrewmarshall360]

Good job

[@RockBottomPod]

Jrue Holiday outplayed Darius Garland in the Cleveland series on offense & defense, when Garland had to be they guy b/c Mitchell was out, he was the MVP of that series

[@Vandalio_Saez]

Brad is the real MVP

[@DNAofCHRIST5]

Marcus Smart should get some kind of acknowledgement

[@bowtieguy377]

It was very hard to let Marcus go but that was the price to be paid.

[@YouCanCallMeReTro]

Brad Stevens chillin with the backwards hat 🍀

[@Adrian-xu3xi]

This guy is the real mvp teams need to get better cause that nba finals was boring ash

[@3Cosmic6Journey9]

This guy can talk

[@jaybrack7272]

I’d take Jrue over Kyrie ANY DAY OF THE WEEK

[@thisismadness6772]

Can’t believe brads officially never going back to coaching

[@bowtieguy377]

He has more power as a GM though and he is damn good at it.

[@thisismadness6772]

@@bowtieguy377 doesn’t hit the same he was supposed to be the next pop

[@bowtieguy377]

@@thisismadness6772 Pop is great so I do not deny that.