Chris Iseman: Final: Celtics 132, Knicks 109 Boston finishes with 29 threes, one shy of an NBA record. Jayson Tatum had 37 points. It’s only one game, but the Knicks have some things to fix. … [Read more...] about Celtics demolish Knicks in opener behind Jayson Tatum’s 37
Celtics demolish Knicks in opener behind Jayson Tatum’s 37
Chris Iseman: Final: Celtics 132, Knicks 109 Boston finishes with 29 threes, one shy of an NBA record. Jayson Tatum had 37 points. It’s only one game, but the Knicks have some things to fix.Source: Twitter @ChrisIseman What’s the buzz on Twitter? Bobby Manning @RealBobManning Tatum said his shot felt good, but pointed to the Celtics’ offense picking up where it left … [Read more...] about Celtics demolish Knicks in opener behind Jayson Tatum’s 37
Bobby Manning: Mazzulla on the Knicks’ moves: “I just looked and said they got better.” “They made trade to get better, we believe in the roster that we have … they’re a great team and we think we are too.” … [Read more...] about
Bobby Manning: Jalen Brunson said it’s not too early to judge if #Celtics are the team to beat: “If you win the previous season, and you have almost everyone back, you’re in a good position to do good things the following year. This is a good test for us … we gotta see where we are.” … [Read more...] about
Behind every player is an agent, and in the spring of 2024, the agent behind four key Celtics was Jason Glushon. Considering the Celtics’ rotation was down to roughly seven players heading into the Finals against the Mavericks, it meant roughly 50% of Boston’s points, rebounds and assists belonged to Glushon Sports Management. … [Read more...] about
Jaylen Brown: ‘If I have to sign to Nike to increase my likelihood of playing with USA basketball, I’ll pass’
Jaylen Brown: “In 2028, if I have to sign to Nike to increase my likelihood of playing USA basketball, I’ll pass. I think the essence—you see it in our grassroots—kids, instead of enjoying the essence of basketball, are forced to pick a side. I look at our global game, and Europe is closing the gap. I believe that we should focus more on our development of our youth and … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown: ‘If I have to sign to Nike to increase my likelihood of playing with USA basketball, I’ll pass’
Jayson Tatum reflects on deep Boston roots: ‘I can’t imagine starting over’
“Time flies,” Tatum said. “I was drafted in 2017… My son was born here. I bought my first car here. And for me, I admire and love the relationships I’ve built within the organization, all the coaches that I’ve had, obviously, the front office, security guards, trainers, chefs, the fans, the people that work at the Garden, the ball boys that do our laundry. The relationships … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum reflects on deep Boston roots: ‘I can’t imagine starting over’
Jaylen Brown: ‘The system is set up to control the way we think’
Jaylen Brown: “We’re beyond just entertainers. We are also young CEOs, members of our community, philanthropists, leaders. That goes beyond just sports. If you start to cultivate that mindset and think about that in the beginning, who knows what you can be by the time you get to the end? The system is set up to control the way we think. You see our athletes, and they say, ‘Man, … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown: ‘The system is set up to control the way we think’
Jaylen Brown: ‘If I have to sign to Nike to increase my likelihood of playing with USA basketball, I’ll pass’
Jaylen Brown: “In 2028, if I have to sign to Nike to increase my likelihood of playing USA basketball, I’ll pass. I think the essence—you see it in our grassroots—kids, instead of enjoying the essence of basketball, are forced to pick a side. I look at our global game, and Europe is closing the gap. I believe that we should focus more on our development of our youth and … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown: ‘If I have to sign to Nike to increase my likelihood of playing with USA basketball, I’ll pass’