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Once upon a time, the late, great Boston Celtics broadcaster, coach and champion forward Tommy Heinsohn legendarily compared Celtics reserve big man Greg Stiemsma to his friend and Hall of Fame Boston teammate Bill Russell for the former’s shot-blocking ability. While that comparison MAY have been a bit over the top even for Heinsohn, Stiemsma still holds a place in the hearts … [Read more...] about How Greg Stiemsma got his big break with the Boston Celtics

Steve Kerr risked the wrath of Boston Celtics fans everywhere when he chose to sit Jayson Tatum for both of Team USA’s games against Serbia during the 2024 Paris Olympics. He also miscast Tatum’s role within the rotation, leading to some uncharacteristically poor performances from the recently-crowned NBA champion. During a recent episode of his “7 PM In Brooklyn” podcast, … [Read more...] about Carmelo Anthony disagrees with Jayson Tatum’s treatment by Steve Kerr

It is a known fact Boston Celtics Hall of Fame big man Bill Russell did not get the love he deserved while winning championships for the Celtics as a player or a coach. While leading the team to 11 championships, he was not met with sold-out stadiums. Instead, Russell had to deal with the cruelty of racism on and off the court. Now, the NBA Finals MVP honor is named after the … [Read more...] about Does Boston Celtics Hall of Fame big man Bill Russell get enough respect?

Fenway Sports Group (FSG) may not be in the race to buy the Boston Celtics (unless they actually are). Confused? We are a bit as well, as the comments of New England Sports Radio personality Tony Massarotti regarding a potential lack of interest by FSG in bidding for the Celtics make the rounds. Speaking on a recent episode of his 98.5 The Sports Hub “Felger and Mazz” show, … [Read more...] about Fenway Sports Group may not be in the race to buy the Boston Celtics (unless they are)

Jayson Tatum is heading into the new NBA season with a point to prove. The Boston Celtics star endured a difficult summer with Team USA, including being benched for two games against Serbia. As such, it’s fair to expect a dominant season from the St. Louis native, who will undoubtedly have his sights set on defending Boston’s NBA championship. In recent years, Tatum has become … [Read more...] about Can Jayson Tatum win the 2025 MVP award?

Ever since news broke that the Boston Celtics’ majority owner, Wyc Grousbeck, was planning on selling his shares of the team, speculation and rumor have followed on who might step into Grousbeck’s shoes as the team’s new owner. Current minority owner Steve Pagliuca is on record as planning to bid for the ball club, and there have been rumbles that Red Sox owner John Henry may … [Read more...] about Simmons: Jeff Bezos buzz on potentially buying Boston Celtics real

On this day in Boston Celtics history, point guard Jerryd Bayless was born in Phoenix, Arizona in 1988. Bayless would play his collegiate basketball with the University of Arizona Wildcats for one season before entering the 2008 NBA draft, where he was selected with the 11th overall pick by the Indiana Pacers.The Phoenix native would never suit up for the Pacers, traded to the … [Read more...] about On this day: ex- Celtics Jerryd Bayless, Si Green, Quinn Buckner born