Xavier Tillman signs, Boston Celtics keeping good vibes intact

[@TNpl84]

I love this team so happy we’re keeping them together ☘️🏆

[@unhhgcrxexhjvuvujchcrzwzwz7956]

Dang a full off season for him could legit be huge. He’s a very talented guy

[@tylerriley2587]

Versatile can guard 1-5 even he can check quick point guards I like to see how he guards Jamal Murray

[@TheRobversion1]

hopefully a full offseason working on his 3s and hitting his paint push shots/floaters.

[@tylerriley2587]

@@TheRobversion1 right when Derrick first came to Boston, he was a deer in headlights, not fully adapted to the Celtics system, but after an entire offseason, he changed his game, and now he's playing very well. 😁 With Tillman, when he first came to Boston, he didn't play right away. They wanted him to learn before playing and see if Joe could trust him can to be consistent.

[@tylerriley2587]

@@TheRobversion1 also defense and footwork

[@TheRobversion1]

@@tylerriley2587 yeah tillman should be better this season. i have high hopes for him.

[@patrickf.4966]

I'm very happy to see you working in the off-season. As a boston sports fan I really don't care to watch much about the other big local teams so you're content really gets me by. Appreciate what you do!

[@marshallmartin6064]

You have to Tell B on the next intro he needs to talk about banner 19

[@mctaguer]

I might have said this already, but Bill Simmons' dad, who has had season tickets for five decades and sits behind the C's bench, says this Celtics team is the closest and has the best camaraderie he's ever seen.

[@philliphart6327]

I love to hear that

[@lucysapphire]

Great show. A lot to unpack here: Scal Horford had me dying. 😂 Tillman is exciting because I think he has huge growth potential. I think the locker room will be fine and I think Joe probably already has some weird activities planned to keep them from feeling themselves too much. Good vibes beat a rogue dude who might choke his teammates any day of the week. So much love for Kemba as a player and a person. I wish him all the best.

[@d3peeto]

The family part really gets me in the feels. Being a dad and expecting a second, seeing that locker room with all those kids gives me such a loving vibe. Hauser is expecting and I think of the main guys other than JB, Pritchard and KP all have kids. As a parent, empathy from other parents is indescribable. You say one thing and they give that look that they understand or they say “hey my kid started doing this” or show cute videos. Parents are some of the most resilient, egoless, patient and loving people out there, often not by choice but out of pure necessity. A team built on a bunch of dads is a place I’d love to be. You can imagine on the road, this team is definitely not going to the strip club or out partying. They’re probably FaceTiming their kids. Sounds boring but I can definitely say, rookies on this team will get love and support to be the best versions of themselves. Joe Mazzulla is also a great leader and sometimes teammate to these guys, a true player/coach. I doubt anything breaks it up, such an egalitarian and balanced group of guys. Love this team even more.

[@TheRobversion1]

agreed. i like that these are the Daycare, PG celtics. Family-friendly celtics.

[@flyingvguy6833]

That reference to the kids and the laundry basket made my morning.

[@LockedOnCeltics]

it was so great to see

[@mrcuret]

Regarding the Jay's friendship, Lou Williams said during the finals that JB & JT are closer than people think. He said that he has seen them hanging out together on multiple occasions, they just don't post it on social media.

[@tylerriley2587]

And the media makes up things for views and clicks

[@danmoscaritolo3369]

Yup, and Lou also said he had personally hung with the two jays together

[@TheRobversion1]

Glad to have him back. hes the 1st big i wanted back due to his switchability. luke 2nd then i was willing to lose queta if we had to lose 1. i like a couple of things about this deal: 1. its a vet min so it keeps the option of ducking under the 2nd apron this season alive. 2. it's a multi-year deal. i wish luke got a 2Y too. 3. they got it done early. now, the roster's full and we can stop stressing about that last roster spot and focus on summer league.

[@Unite-the-Tribes]

Great points guy, Tillman as a slow term Derrick White is an interesting comparison. Been a while since I’ve listened to Locked on Celtics. Happy to see the show is in a good place. Rang the subscription bell.

[@chrisgreene4739]

Celtics are going to break the record of most titles in a row and get 12!

[@philliphart6327]

Blockbuster Brad gettin it done

[@d.rock2224]

I always just remember how different Derrick White looked from when he first got to Boston (2021-22 trade deadline) to what he looked like in 2022-23 after an off-season with the Cs. I truly think we will see a far more comfortable and effective Tillman.

[@Jackson54321]

George to Philly, Bridges to New York, but we’ve keep our championship core in tact for atleast 1 more year. Nobody can say that

[@tylerriley2587]

The Celtics and Joe will be ready when they meet those teams, but here's the thing: Jaylen and Jayson are stronger and more athletic guys. OG is a great defender, and I know the Jays will do their job against him. The 76ers have Drummond. He can rebound, but his weakness is that he's slow on defense.

[@marshallmartin6064]

Let's go Back to Back I'm calling it

[@patrickbaron6921]

Sad to see Kemba retire he’s a class act!💚☘️

[@KWAPT]

“Heel up, wheel up, bring it back, come, rewind!” -Busta ☘️🏆🍾

[@rontardif8740]

Tillman’s work ethic will determine his progress. And a good shooting coach. Gotta have a wet shot.. flowing and smooth.

[@d.rock2224]

I don't think we talk enough about AL stepping in and being the Cs starting center for almost the entire playoffs. I think back to Perkins getting hurt and how old Rasheed Wallace couldn't step up. Or when Perkins was traded and old Shaq/Jermaine O'Neal couldn't step up. Al is impressive.

[@s.a.d7882]

Tillman is 25 years old I see him getting better at 3pt shooting that would give us Al post prime game

[@tylerriley2587]

👏😁

[@TheRobversion1]

I hope so too. that the next step in his development.

[@Robin-xt7yo]

No bad eggs on this team. Good team culture. We're lucky ☘️

[@TheRobversion1]

+3000. if there's a bad egg its the equipment manager.

[@Robin-xt7yo]

​@@TheRobversion1😅

[@KWAPT]

@@TheRobversion1Nope-Andy Mannix is a class act too😂He’s Chris Mannix’ little bro too #trivia

[@vtonyvicente102]

Look, this is a bold take. But i went to 18 games last year & at every single one of them i watched luke warm up by taking shots in the paint & beyond the arc. The freaking guy rarely missed. I wished they'd allow him to shoot

[@Jive33]

☘️☘️☘️I’m hoping they can sign another big guy this offseason.

[@spl1x]

This is going to be a fun, loose team this coming season. Can't wait.

[@Ghost-zh5up]

Can we talk about Sam Hauser and how important he will be this upcoming season getting more mins to keep the Jays rested

[@d.rock2224]

I think having that third big able to hit a three is a must for the Celtics, at least in the post season. That five-out offense was so important for the Celtics in the finals, and the only time the Dallas defense really got going was when their bigs could cheat off the Celtics non-shooter and back Luka up.

[@tylerriley2587]

Great to have him back. He can guard 1-5 and is a quick point guard. Now, he just needs to work on his offense. I like to see how he can guard Jamal Murray

[@adamronengorlovitzki3350]

Scal Horford is brilliant. Too brilliant

[@chumaifezue4896]

👌💯

[@ApeMan-atwork]

I'm 💯on board with 'Scal Horford'! 😆 LFG!!! ☘

[@Joemondaking]

Underscore boyz back with another one

[@juliusrickles]

Al>Perk>X>scal

[@MakeMeAPie]

WINNING!!!!!!!💚☘☘☘

[@bk0333]

They have trade outs on almost every player they extended as well. If KP can’t stay healthy they can deal him and salary. He is an NBA champ that people will try to recapture in that role. Jrue Holiday is going to get older but if he declines drastically they can deal him for low end picks. The only guys that are safe from future salary implications are Tatum, Brown, White, and probably PP.

[@mctaguer]

Agree the potential for negatives is there, but think the chances of them becoming major issues/festering/derailing them are manageable. Too many good soldiers here to imagine it fraying. Injuries are the only black swan I'm wary of.

[@TalesOfTheTrade]

Scal Horford is gold

[@martinalbert29]

Hope they hold the last roster spot for a solid unsigned ring chasing veteran 😊

[@TheRobversion1]

brad likes to never use the last roster spot until trade deadline/buyout market. masslive also reported hes done/leaving the last spot open again. plus he doesnt really need to add anybody. the rotation is deep especially once you factor in 2W. with the 2nd apron, no need to add a bunch of taxes and pay the 15th man to sit on the end of the bench. dont need anyone blocking baylor, anton or walsh's development either.

[@EMTE-l9p]

Not everybody is back. At least not for the 2025/26 season. I am looking at you Sam, just sign that extension and stay long term!

[@mctaguer]

Think of it this way: Al Horford was not ANY kind of "shooter" a decade ago. If--and it's a big if--Tillman can somewhat transform his game, he could become a true asset. For now, he's just a nice role player. Size, strength and intelligence on defense alone make someone valuable.

[@philliphart6327]

And you know Al is in his ear telling him how to get it done. X said in an interview that Al is his mentor.

[@andrewmarshall360]

Great news

[@mctaguer]

Wonder if Brad ever second guesses playing Kemba 8000 minutes in that ASG...

[@danielthompson3928]

Jaylen Brown was referencing, “The Color Purple” when he said “you sho is ugly”.

[@mikotagayuna8494]

Going for a second championship is where the fans come in. They have already proven that they're champions with a chip on their collective shoulders. Now they've seen how much the fans adore them and contrast it with the crap the media put them through. Hopefully, they will be playing for those who have supported them all the way and not to please the media pundits who are eagerly waiting for them to fail. Do it for the children.

[@christianrollman3006]

Can’t wait for all the “Merry Kristaps” jokes when he returns in December

[@Xenferno]

I actually see Tillman as a Grant Williams type player rather than Al horford. Hope Tillman works on his 3 pointers in the off-season.

[@TheRobversion1]

same hope for tillman.

[@nickice7009]

Everybody gets a car. You get a car, you get a car and even you Drew Peterson you get a car!!!!!

[@nickchildress4904]

Do you think Brad will add another small piece. I think he will

[@TheRobversion1]

this offseason? nope. hes done. masslive already reported it. brad likes to keep the 15th spot open for the buyout market. no need to add luxury taxes either for a 15th man who will just sit at the end of the bench doing nothing. it also wouldnt be good to block the development of baylor, anton and walsh. and yes there have been seasons that brad never filled the 15th spot. this looks like to be one of those seasons due to the 2nd apron. what you may see though is adding 1 more 2W. maybe its tristan.

[@nickchildress4904]

@@TheRobversion1 i totally agree with you. I can’t wait to see Baylor out there knocking down 3s.

[@TheRobversion1]

@@nickchildress4904 baylor will be a nice surprise for what i've seen and researched so far. excellent playmaker. his passing may impress you more than his shooting according to those who cover Creighton. I have a feeling that Baylor jumps up the rotation to be the 9th man.

[@brightBoss]

Brad decided to pay everybody. The luxury tax bill about to go crazy in a few years but Brad knows best and will worry about that later 😅

[@Robin-xt7yo]

😂😂😳

[@jdm894g]

Laugh now, cry later!

[@brightBoss]

@@jdm894g we'll happily cry after winning 4 championships with this squad 😊

[@TheRobversion1]

technically, with tillman signing for only the vet min, Brad has the option of ducking under the 2nd apron and delaying the penalties by 1Y. it''ll cost dumping pp and springer for picks then replacing them with a couple of rookie deals like anton and tristan.

[@dereksimmons5877]

I think next year they'll lose KP or Jrue unless we repeat

[@Ghost-zh5up]

I believe Hauser is the Al replacement as the 6th man of the bench he doesn't give u the help on the bigs but can space the floor with Tatum as center and switch on defense and he's 6'9

[@TheRobversion1]

hauser is 6'7". but yes he'll be the early 6th man. if baylor's defense is better than advertised then i see him jumping up the rotation up to that point.

[@bk0333]

They can’t afford to past hauser in all honesty. He is going to get a solid contract next year.

[@TheRobversion1]

@@bk0333 i think brad will have a number in mind given the effects of the 2nd apron. If sam asks for more than that, brad will trade him or let him walk and look for a cheaper replacement. I think brad will be fine with 10M per or less. Maybe even 11M. going to MLE+ and brad says no. Can find cheap shooters like luke kennard everywhere. He wont do something stupid like how cleveland paid strus or miami paid robinson. I even think 8M per is fair for hauser. for context, PP got 7M per.

[@ronaldlaperle6753]

it took dwhite a half season to get it together. same for x.

[@tylerriley2587]

Yeah, he was still learning and trying to find his rhythm definitely have to thank Gregg Popovich for trading White to us.

[@patrickbaron6921]

Whoo hoo Let’s Go Celtics!💚☘️#19

[@saltysebass5531]

Does anyone have any lore on the "toxic" locker rooms? They bring it up but always speak in riddles.

[@paulsinnott9752]

Scal was actually a pretty good three point shooter. Just saying.

[@brianreise2449]

☘️☘️👊

[@arronmatsuyama5417]

I'll take Scal Horford for 500 john😆 but all seriousness I know what you mean😉

[@Animals_And_Nature_Lovers]

I didn’t realize Kemba was still playing? What is he retiring from? His career was already over

[@DGlaky]

Basketball exists outside the nba dingus

[@Animals_And_Nature_Lovers]

@@DGlaky lol nice try

[@LockedOnCeltics]

He was playing overseas

[@paulsinnott9752]

Tillman is a banger but he’s very limited offensively. He can’t really shoot the three and he’s not great under the basket either. He will be playing short minutes. Not there’s anything wrong with that.

[@aaroncote6750]

Yeah, maybe Anton becomes good enough to be in Al’s spot over the next year or two before he retires, but Tillman is a stretch lol

[@6estinyxarrives239]

“Scal horford” 💀💀💀

[@landonlakes4782]

☘️☘️☘️☘️

[@mt_2330]

Hawks Al Horford couldn’t sniff current Al Horford’s dirty socks.. so dogging X for not being this years Horford is dumb. 90% of the league doesn’t have a big that’s on the same level..

[@bk0333]

Agreed, what he lacks offensively he provides on the other end. He is cheap and a solid depth piece that will get minutes in light of Horford and Porzingus either being injured or resting in the case of Al.

[@DerekwKimedit]

Except for Oshae….

[@ajbianchi85]

1st world problems. For as many concerns you have brought up, when has JT or JB not been greek gods? Dont have to worry about those 2 leading things.

[@morenacebuana]

Will banton and Stevens get rings?

[@LockedOnCeltics]

I think so