This is the NBA's Best Starting Five

[@werpo123]

Not to mention Al Horford coming off the bench who offers so much vet experience and knows the system inside out. Sam Hauser has turned into a somewhat reliable shooter and Pritchard is developing to be a good roational PG. Their 7-8 man rotation is also very good.

[@TheDON914]

Hauser & pritchard an probably kornett are getting traded for kelly

[@UFCDanaWhite]

Not a chance bud​@@TheDON914

[@bigmanballsassnuts3337]

@@TheDON914nah they're gonna hold onto hauser

[@Thicc4080]

@@TheDON914 horrid trade if that happens

[@josephringling769]

​@@TheDON914 Won't happen lol

[@Matthew-xl5bc]

Every member of the Celtics starting lineup are top 50 players in the league. Their starting lineup is stacked

[@HoopVenue]

Facts, and every single one of them is good on both ends.

[@willg37]

Will be interesting to see what trades Philly makes, they are the only contender with a ton of flexibility. Plus they beat the Celtics when both were healthy and rested and not missing players.

[@gloryroad7452]

@@HoopVenueyou joking right

[@gloryroad7452]

@@HoopVenueso why they lost to a struggling worriors team then

[@merkurijs]

@@gloryroad7452 KP didn't play in that game

[@nicholaseaster58]

What sets them apart are their #3-5 players: White, Jrue, and Porzingis. No team has close to that level of two-way talent. A ridiculous amount of talent. Look how bad White made Reeves and DLo look 🤣

[@markespanet3193]

He was truly better than both of them combined. Effortlessly.

[@cjp1599]

Nuggets are close... kcp and AG are underrated and mpj has his momments... and give me Jokic and Jamal everyday over the two J's...

[@tmclaug90]

DLo has been pretty rough all by himself here recently. Edit; I'm a huge DeeDoubleYou fan, just had to comment about DLo.

[@revampmusic56]

@@cjp1599Jamal is not even close to either Tatum or brown , nuggets are not all that close , jokic is the only reason why they would be that closw

[@Kartekid2233]

even our 1-2. theyre so good 2 way that it already made us a really tough match up.

[@kuruptzZz]

4 switchable lockdown perimeter defenders, and one top notch rim protector behind them. And on offense, 5 guys who can shoot, handle the ball, and create their own offense. Nightmare opponent!

[@saydowski7685]

Handle the ball? Jalen Brown is coming off the bench i guess

[@nikobellic2515]

⁠@@saydowski7685 very original.. don’t even know how to spell his name

[@likemycommentifyournotgay855]

But still loss to GSW 😅

[@wyattgrimm8175]

@@saydowski7685Jaylen*

[@Robin-xt7yo]

🍀🍀🍀🍀💚💚💚💚

[@oldfrend]

KP is such a huge upgrade over robert williams even tho williams was an excellent shot blocker. KP is so huge just standing still he makes rim attackers alter and take tougher shots just by virtue of being 7'3". and of course the offensive upgrade is incomparable.

[@WestbrickFansGotNoBrains]

I would say william is a better rim protector and perimeter defender but he cant score like kp. Tho his finish under the paint is ubsurdly good

[@staticcharm3808]

@@WestbrickFansGotNoBrainsYou are forgetting Rob is only 6'8". He has a crazy 7'6" wingspan that allowed him to play bigger. But KP is 7'3" with a 7'7" wingspan that allows him to alter shots around the rim that Rob never could.

[@WestbrickFansGotNoBrains]

@@staticcharm3808 you really never seen timelord played do you ? The shots he altered on limited mins is insane. At one point he was considered one of the best jumpshot blocker as well again on limited mins. Whatever shots kp block? Timelord played even more insane one. His positioning for rebound as well is naturally gifted. Timelord on limited mins essily out rebounding against match up like full time center like bam, steve adams and drummond. I missed timelord. He would hsve fit well alongside kp snd horford That year smart won dpoy? Timelord had way higher defensive rating thsn smart that year and his the no.1 in the league that season.

[@WestbrickFansGotNoBrains]

@@staticcharm3808 do us a favor. Go and search up rob william highlight since you missed the time to watch him live. If you want to argue kp is oversll better player. No debate here. As a defender? Kp is great this season but timelord is another level even when on limited mins and playing on basically one knee.. Looking back, perhaps his greatedt strength is his natural instinct for position for rebound and sharp/quick decision making. Forget a center, his reflex is quicker than most guards

[@arisplugis5197]

@@staticcharm3808 KP's attack is not only about scoring. he is spreading the floor so teammates can succeed. why JB have so many beautiful dunks this season? because there is no opposing team center under the basket to protect it.

[@isaactesfaye9760]

Kristaps is a fantastic rim protector. Derrick white is the best rim protecting/shot blocking guard ever. All this rim protection with the perimeter defense that is stacked.

[@deidara5333]

D wade exists but D White has been the best rim protecting guard this season by far no doubt

[@isaactesfaye9760]

@@deidara5333 White’s career blk% is significantly higher than D wade’s. He’s been the best for a while now.

[@TheDON914]

​@@deidara5333D White > Queer Wade

[@bigmanballsassnuts3337]

@@deidara5333dwade and john wall got a lot of blocks but they were mainly in transition. derrick white is actually going up and blocking shots in the half court.

[@manoir983]

Ausar Thompson is the best by numbers innit ?

[@isaactesfaye9760]

Derrick white connects everything. 2nd best ceiling raiser in the nba behind only Steph.

[@keith7261]

I think what not a lot of people appreciate or notice about the Celtics this year is the responsibility Jaylen Brown has had for them on the defensive end. If he isn’t matched up against the other teams’ primary ball handler, he is usually going against the strongest player because he is one of the few guys on that roster who can take that contact in the chest and/or clean up the glass. With JB taking a primary ball handler, it allows Jrue to operate as this sort of switching free safety, where he can help on everything, switch, or switch after navigating screens and have KP operating as a drop defender. But none of this is really universal to their defense, because sometimes they change the coverage completely and stick Jrue on the other team’s center lol

[@bpdmf2798]

They're on pace to win 65 games, and they've had the hardest schedule in the league to date. That 65 win pace is from 3 overtime losses and 2 losses to poor teams, and 1 to the pacers in the IST, so they've beaten all the good teams they've played in regulation and chances are they don't keep losing to bad teams. They could realistically win 70 games and it will be a force of god to get them under 60 wins.

[@M3333C]

They arent gonna win 70 games lmaoo zero chance. That being said, they are still one of the better constructed teams in recent memory

[@kennystar9075]

@@M3333C I don't see 70 games as a realistic possibility either. I predicted 60 wins before the start of the year, but if they stay healthy, I do think mid 60s is likely.

[@TheDON914]

​@@kennystar9075agreed , would be a MIRACLE if they won 70 tho

[@bigmanballsassnuts3337]

@@M3333Czero chance isn't doing them justice. they could do it. it would take a ridiculous win streak to get there at some point but it's possible.

[@Alex_Off-Beat]

Philly and Orlando aren't poor teams at all! Yeah the Celtics are way better but the Sixers and Magic are both top 5 teams in the East and very likely to make the playoffs.

[@johnrouguine3090]

Tatum’s mid range game has improved too, and that’s something not many ppl have talked about. Also, those chin actions to get Tatum in the mid-post >>>

[@beloooop]

Thank you for your high quality content during the holiday season!!!

[@HoopVenue]

Thank you for watching!

[@nielmir2452]

Kristaps is the game changer of that team.

[@HoopVenue]

Absolutely, on both ends!

[@justhere6507]

No he’s not lmfao you people are casuals

[@RobertssU]

yes he is @@justhere6507

[@abhigautam1671]

lol pingus livin rent free in ur head

[@petershen7949]

That is a nightmare of a lineup. Basically, everyone can do everything on both sides of the floor at a decent to elite level.

[@swo_lin]

idk i just don’t see the celtics beating the sheer offensive weapon that is dwight powell

[@Dachoseone2546]

lol

[@HoopVenue]

Good point

[@Nashawnnnnn]

JB gets better every year man love to see it 🥹

[@myles4K]

People always used to say Porzingis cant be a top 5 PF or Center look at him now

[@johnrouguine3090]

Jaylen Brown is also having the best playmaking season of his career and his synergy with Kristaps Porzingis is pretty promising. Those delay sets that flow into fake DHOs are so OP.

[@EduardoGoncalvesJ]

Exceptional quality, man! Wishing you the best from Brazil 🇧🇷

[@HoopVenue]

Thank you!

[@jonathanberrios585]

Amazing analysis love how you break down the plays

[@HoopVenue]

I'm glad you enjoyed!

[@thejamboy3556]

Six guys who can score, pass, space/shoot, rebound, and guard

[@MrLurchsThings]

And this isn’t some forced together super team. The J’s were both drafted. DWhite was a reasonably cheap pick up from the Spurs. They specifically went after KP and Jru basically fell into their laps after the Portland/Dame shuffle. The organisation worked for this team. Add in Horford, Hauser, Pritchard…. I can’t think of a better team right now.

[@-justin-4077]

Fantastic drafting and player development mixed with savvy dealing and a little luck. ☘️

[@LukeHogsett]

Everyone has been amazing but White fills the role perfectly that they would have been missing without Smart. Love watching him play.

[@HoopVenue]

Facts!

[@leagueleaders]

Great breakdown. KP has changed the dynamic of this team from last season.

[@JOHNNYPMUSIC]

Great Vid HV, wanted to ask have u seen AD offensively this month? Shooting the lights out like 2020 & 41% on 3’s.

[@noisepuppet]

AD is a great technician, patient and deliberate, plus that size and strength. Been fun to watch this year.

[@HoopVenue]

AD's been out of his mind! Happy to see him playing this well.

[@andrewabraham5109]

when do the Celtics play the nuggets because I would love to see the Celtics starters and nuggets starters matched which will be an insane close game.

[@mastermoose8390]

We play Denver on the 19th (I’m a Boston fan with tickets) so I’m super hype.

[@chase5298]

this isn't google, old man.

[@andrewabraham5109]

@chase5298 get a real job instead of typing a keyboard on your parents basement! 🙄

[@chase5298]

your retorts are about 2 decades out of date, old-timer.@@andrewabraham5109

[@HoopVenue]

In 3 weeks!

[@Hereforthelols]

What makes em so much deadlier than other stacked top 5 team like Clippers or Twolves or even OKC is their defence on individual level..Twolves despite being top 1 in defence this year is largely dependent on Gobert and other 1 or 2 role players but with Celtics starters all 5 of em are good to great on defence..JT and JB might not put all their effort in defence as they are the primary scorers but when push comes to shove u can bet ur ass that they are the best 2 way player duo in the league only next to kawhi and PG

[@mythiclords3175]

❤ amazing breakdown video thank you. Love your stuff

[@HoopVenue]

Thank you!

[@whitewalker3292]

Man I fear so much that porzingas will get injured but if he's healthy no one can beat us

[@raynz4882]

I fear any of them can get injured, i hope all of them are healthy

[@TheDON914]

Which is why they're getting KELLY back

[@beecins]

Then just fn don't fear but embrace the game . Wyf is wrong with

[@justhere6507]

Porzingis is overrated bro in terms of how much you and everyone else thinks we need him I’ve watched every game this year we can win without him kornet is finally breaking out of his shell and neemias queta is an up and rising big we’d do fine with those two to replace kp if anything we’re to happen to him

[@adamgordon6435]

Hopefully, having Horford rotate off the bench will keep Porzingas rested and healthy. I'm old enough to remember when they had Bill Walton healthy in1986 averaging 10 rebounds off the bench and that was the peak year of the 80's Celtics when the starters got plenty of rest because the bench was so good.

[@markhari551]

great analysis!

[@HoopVenue]

Thank you!

[@Stephen_Jabs]

KP the x factor of the Celtics

[@attilaolajkar6155]

Thanks for the Celtics content! Great analysis! Keep the Celtics stuff coming! I just wish the playoffs would start right now. The Celtics have a tremendous talent. Risking it looking at the fragility of KP. So I wish them all the best health! I mean the whole league! If every team can play their best line-ups then no one can argue about what could have happened if this or that team was healthy. Happy New Year!

[@HoopVenue]

Glad you like the content! And Happy New Year to you as well, hope 2024 is great to you!

[@uzi978]

I love when the 7 ft 6 wingspan has other ideas!

[@HoopVenue]

Me too!

[@SkwisgaarSkwigelf-69-420]

As good as Brad was as a Coach, he is an even better GM.

[@andyhou1977]

Great analysis - their greatest weakness has to be in the final 2 minutes of a close game. Joe Mazz’s has got to be better with time outs, and plays after time outs - something his predecessor was excellent at. But this version of the Cs is elite. Praying to the basketball gods to keep Porzingis healthy - have loved watching him this year.

[@skinneybob4984]

Red really fits with the Boston green.

[@HoopVenue]

Facts

[@Nashawnnnnn]

7:08 this is why it’s so important to have shooting on the floor at all times.. look how many LA players went to help on tatum 😂 it’s actually insane

[@MikeTheNBAGuy]

Best team we've seen since KD left the Warriors, there's no excuse for them to not win the title this year if they stay healthy

[@HoopVenue]

I do worry about their bench depth, but the starters are absurd.

[@MikeTheNBAGuy]

@@HoopVenue That lack of depth is giving me the slimmest hope for my Sixers lol

[@freedom_at_the_cross]

BRAD FINNESSED THE LEAGUE

[@nbapbaupdate8338]

If Kristaps Porzingis stay healthy this season & consistent 2024 playoffs Boston big chance get #18 banner 💪💪💪

[@AidanHolland]

Yes this is a superteam. Reminds me of spurs 2014 team a little bit. Except this Celtics team is much younger 4 of the 5 in their 20's.

[@narrow3601]

Yes, this is a super team but you can't really blame them for how they had to construct it.

[@Djohnson89]

Look at Lebum just standing there 😂😂

[@moon_jesus4k477]

You did a really good job of breaking this all down

[@HoopVenue]

I'm glad you enjoyed!

[@itsxtray]

Another video not even 24 hours later? Don't burn yourself out bro. I'll gladly watch it tho lol

[@HoopVenue]

I love doing this! Happy to keep providing content whenever I can.

[@kingz9106]

I’m curious what team do you cheer for

[@HoopVenue]

Ever since I got into analyzing the game I've gone away from being a "fan" of any team. It's way easier for me to enjoy the different players/teams/styles when I don't have a dog in the fight. That said, the Bulls are my hometown team and I grew up a big Kobe/Bron fan, so them and the Lakers have a place in my heart for sure.

[@erstimus5439]

Derrick White MVP? (Serious)

[@erstimus5439]

He leads the best team in the league in practically every advanced stat that matters (WS, EPM, VORP, BPM) and is a huge difference maker and incredibly clutch

[@masstarvation]

if the Celtics win the Finals and he plays like he did vs Miami last year, he has a case for Finals mvp

[@nickstah9184]

So much talent in the playoffs teams will have to double the jays and just hope Derrick white and Jrue miss wide open shots but I doubt that happens. If they’re fully healthy by playoff time I think it’s wraps for the entire eastern conference even the bucks I don’t think have a chance.

[@mraBJJ33]

That lineup looks so switchable and position-less which is the direction that the league has been trending in recent years. One big (that can stretch the floor as a plus), with a bunch of long wing players that can all handle the ball, run the pick n roll decently well, and shoot at a decent percentage.

[@TheOmnisProject]

Love these breakdowns. Keep it up, let’s see one on the new look “Coby white lead” bulls 👍

[@HoopVenue]

Glad you enjoyed, and been looking at the Bulls for a while now!

[@ndesylvarius3669]

Having both Jrue and White start is just wild 😂... They just be switching between offense and defense

[@HoopVenue]

Stupid versatility in that backcourt for sure

[@BoogieNotLucky]

When the picked up Jrue I knew immediately they were going to have a formidable starting lineup as long as they stayed healthy. Their 1-5 being able to score on all three levels creating on their own is already makes them a problem for the whole league. Then having arguably the league best defenders at their respective positions 1-4 & the 5 being 7 foot plus with quick feet and hands is just outrageous they can switch everything. If Jason Tatum can close out games in this years playoffs he should finally text Kobe some good news!

[@michaelbarnes2126]

Doesn’t matter how talented we are we better win it all this year is all I really care about 💯🔥🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@crazyrider7642]

Porzingis is a game changer! Four Celtics shoot 3pointers over 40% because of KP's help.

[@dazzle1545]

Subject to no injuries. the offseason moves worked

[@narrow3601]

This is the most complete squad I've ever seen. Seriously, Elite Two-Way team

[@gavin1745]

are you planning on redoing your top 100 players of all time videos. seen you privated them.

[@HoopVenue]

I'm really not sure. It's still a project I'm pretty passionate about, but not sure it's fruitful enough to put the time/energy into it. Maybe I'll do something smaller, we'll see!

[@Sha-mo2eo]

Can you do the effectiveness of Paul George and what he does to make the defense collapse

[@HoopVenue]

Definitely want to do a PG vid sometime!

[@jokiclover]

Loved the analysis, what do u think holds Luka back from being a goat-level offensive player? (With Mj Bron Steph Jokic etc)

[@dolukiri]

blud luka already is there like young bron. he breaks all the rules on offense so its really just pick your poison guarding him. i just wanna see how well luka ball holds up in the playoffs this year.

[@MrLurchsThings]

Experience, Rings. But it’ll come tho. But he needs different players around him. Mavs haven’t meshed like the Celtics have. At least not at the same level.

[@dolukiri]

@@MrLurchsThings cause the talent level isn't nearly as close. the mavs are luka ball, the celtics are actually playing basketball.

[@Christopher._M]

Pretty much his only issue is he doesn't initiate his scoring fast enough. Defensively is the reason why he won't be mentioned with them

[@HoopVenue]

Just the off-ball stuff really, everyone who I consider to be an offensive GOAT was either elite off-ball, elite in transition, or a little bit of both. Luka doesn't really have that, although it could be due to circumstance.

[@tataumbanajr.5761]

Go boston

[@sosaexe]

as a celtics fan, i would love to see your commentary over their games vs the warriors. they struggle to get a win against them. yes, i hate the warriors and curry is op

[@tdkshelsupreme8390]

Dang bruh never enough Brown he does so much but everyone else seems to get more shine deservingly so but man just can’t seem to get the love/coverage he deserves. nice video though

[@HoopVenue]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@tavssencs3039]

Got a sub, brotha

[@HoopVenue]

Thank you!

[@privat3island]

Boy that poster dunk by brown was nasty asf😮

[@DjStarky-qp9jh]

Please win😢

[@ziv8946]

1:49 what in the traveling hell

[@peteviksnins4656]

KP fan here, and 12/25 happens to be my birthday. I choose to believe the W over the Lakers was KP’s gift to me 😅

[@SuperDunk1000]

6:15 just Lebum getting away with another travel.

[@Ironfangzu]

What it comes down to is that the Celtics have a starting 5 who can all ball-handle, drive, shoot from 3, and defend. You can slow them down, and you can play almost perfect defense against them most of the game. But overall, it's just too much firepower. You stop White and Holiday, and Tatum will go for 40 with Porzingas and Brown going for 25 each. Stop Tatum and Brown if you can? The other 3 guys could all put up 30. Too many guns. Too many bullets.

[@HoopVenue]

Facts across the board

[@matthewporcel5431]

I was talking about this with my friend just recently

[@brennanmahoney7515]

Brad stevens gotta win gm of the year

[@legendlee1576]

TINGIS PINGIS, WHO IS THAT!!!

[@Traylondon.pain.]

2023-2024 nba champions if everyone can stay healthy

[@123fourfive5]

The offense looks so dumb sometimes when you got D White and Jrue in the dunker spots whereas the forwards and center are around the 3 point line. Versatility is a massive asset in NBA players.

[@WestbrickFansGotNoBrains]

Well some oldheads will always say center belongs to the paint and pg are meant to only assist and pass. Guess what. Their team got destroyed when gsw changed the game.😂

[@plausible.deaniability]

they are scary

[@quintfl]

A 7-footer who can hit 3's was the missing puzzle piece *7'3"

[@1337b3nnyvav00m]

Call Derrick White Saitama because he traded his hair in exchange for super powers

[@MickyTzzz]

Hungriest, most talented, best coached* and managed team in the league.

[@tm-ij7en]

best coached is laughable when Spo just eliminated this team last year with half the talent

[@MickyTzzz]

@@tm-ij7en hence the * . Let's see how Spo goes this year.

[@Anonymous-gy4lp]

So if they don’t win it all again this yr what’s the excuse?

[@gastate9]

Hope every team, against LeBron, with a tall center, keeps their center in the paint and let's the 4 other players get caught up in the pick and rolls. Well done to someone(s) on Boston's coaching staff!

[@coops1992]

Tyson Chandler flashbacks

[@luisvinicius2325]

1:44 bro that LeBron travel 😲😵

[@nathanchristensen716]

Imagine if they took an extra 5-10 seconds to look for a great shot rather than alway taking the first semi open 3. They’d go 16-1 in the playoffs.

[@TheColonyRed]

pause 6:42

[@euroleagueonfire]

[@Tekkerz]

man i think we all knew this was the best starting 5 in the nba

[@PastelitoPapi]

It’s gonna be hilarious when they lose to Miami in the conference Finals again. They are undoubtedly better this year tho 😂

[@eddsuperstar]

For the Love of Virgin Mary, The Burning Bush, and the Soldier who was tryna arrested Jesus and Simon Peter bit his ear off. DO NOT LOOSE TO THE DETROIT PISTONS. Please Celtics Please!! Don't do that to us.

[@HoopVenue]

I know you were terrified.

[@TheRobversion1]

Great breakdown. They indeed have the best starting 5. its the bench thats mediocre at best, trash at worst. lost in the discussion here is that the celtics have put up these numbers with injuries/horford load management and playing the toughest schedule in the nba so far.

[@IggyBiggy]

Celtics are just sick this year. They will only beat themselves. Lets go Green! Its our year, and I want to go to another parade!

[@OrthmanFamily]

Me

[@WestbrickFansGotNoBrains]

Nice breakdown. Something oldheads can never apprehend😂

[@wbarnie9052]

Guess who just beat them though and was also winning by 18 pts at one point THUNDER NATION UP BABY

[@quintfl]

The Patriots need to hire Brad Stevens

[@vastolorde8454]

Twolves the best lineup as of now.

[@HoopVenue]

Definitely up there!

[@vastolorde8454]

@@HoopVenue make a video about them now.

[@danieljaimes7932]

I feel like these mfers always have the best starting 5 😂

[@truth3412]

Except they havent. Maybe on defense one year. Not on offense tho.

[@Djohnson89]

💯☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️

[@ChrisM-zm4li]

They were 23-6 when this video was made. Two months later, they've gone 24-6 and stand at 47-12. They will really have to choke to not win the championship.

[@HoopVenue]

Historically dominant team!

[@Wass4533]

48-12 now just destroyed the warriors by 52😂

[@batangmatanda2903]

The Celtics use kp properly…

[@loronsizzle]

Imagine if Jalen was their r pistons would’ve got beaten badder

[@antrodcampbell5340]

A healthy locked in top 8 players on Boston wins a chip. Chip or bust for Boston

[@Mikyay153]

Hot take?

[@kennethward4985]

I remember the Celtics in the 2023 Finals !!! Wow !!!