https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/view-from-the-rafters-behind-the-scenes-with-the-boston-celtics--6682494enBasketballCopyright Marc D'Amicohttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/54edbfb0eb2e83218626e46782eb6cbc.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/view-from-the-rafters-behind-the-scenes-with-the-boston-celtics--6682494Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:03:06 +0000Marc D'AmicoMarc D'Amicofeeds@spreaker.comYou might've heard the story, but you've never heard it like this. Celtics Insiders Marc D'Amico, Sean Grande and Abby Chin take you behind the scenes for the first and only official Boston Celtics podcast. If you want to connect to Celtics stories...truec387e07e-b494-55c8-ba1d-f455abf803ebepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/joe-mazzulla-has-a-pet-peeve-text-thread-and-compares-formula-1-racers-to-nba-players--69527166
00:25: Pursuit of becoming the smartest team in the NBA
04:20: The perception of “depth” in the NBA is changing
08:20: Players being ready for unpredictable roles, highlighted by Luka Garza
10:20: Why the Celtics don’t have a consistent “rotation”
11:45: Anfernee Simons’ impressive growth with the Celtics
13:42: Mazzulla makes fun of Marc
14:48: Mazzulla’s constant pursuit of expanding his horizons and knowledge
18:56: Are younger players becoming more open to new ideas?
20:35: Celtics players presenting PowerPoints about themselves to the team
24:50: Jaylen Brown’s MVP-level season
27:10: Rapid Fire: Gut or Data, Pet Peeves, Who He’d Want to Fight, Sleep Habits & More




]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69527166Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:00:09 +0000Marc D'AmicoPrepare yourself for nearly 40 minutes of Joe Mazzulla gold! From comparing Formula 1 racers to NBA players, to revealing that he has a text thread dedicated to Pet Peeves, to explaining why he’s asked all of the Boston Celtics players to share...
00:25: Pursuit of becoming the smartest team in the NBA
04:20: The perception of “depth” in the NBA is changing
08:20: Players being ready for unpredictable roles, highlighted by Luka Garza
10:20: Why the Celtics don’t have a consistent “rotation”
11:45: Anfernee Simons’ impressive growth with the Celtics
13:42: Mazzulla makes fun of Marc
14:48: Mazzulla’s constant pursuit of expanding his horizons and knowledge
18:56: Are younger players becoming more open to new ideas?
20:35: Celtics players presenting PowerPoints about themselves to the team
24:50: Jaylen Brown’s MVP-level season
27:10: Rapid Fire: Gut or Data, Pet Peeves, Who He’d Want to Fight, Sleep Habits & More




]]>2245basketball,basketballcoach,bball,boston,bostonceltics,celtics,coach,fighter,gut,joe,joemazzulla,mazzulla,nba,petpeeve,sleep,sleephabitsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dee-brown-talks-jaylen-brown-legacy-dunk-contest-wining-espn-s-dream-job--69412961
00:20: Brown on being back in Boston and getting a standing ovation during the Celtics-Bulls game
06:25: Rookie year, starting out 29-5, Dunk Contest, learning from Bird/McHale/Parish
10:48: Parallels to Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum’s careers
13:30: Shock factor of moving to Boston, seeing Hall of Famers at every practice
15:05: Being named Captain of the Boston Celtics
18:25: Exchanging “Brown No. 7” jerseys with Jaylen Brown, and JB’s legacy
20:02: Brown’s scare with Wellesley police, who mistook him for an alleged bank robber
23:44: Experience of wining ESPN’s ‘Dream Job’ and working alongside Stuart Scott & Stephen A. Smith]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69412961Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:50:07 +0000Marc D'AmicoScratch your 90s nostalgia itch with Dee Brown, who starred for the Celtics from 1990-1998. Brown touches on entering the league on a stacked Celtics team that featured Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, Robert Parish and Reggie Lewis, and winning the NBA Slam...
00:20: Brown on being back in Boston and getting a standing ovation during the Celtics-Bulls game
06:25: Rookie year, starting out 29-5, Dunk Contest, learning from Bird/McHale/Parish
10:48: Parallels to Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum’s careers
13:30: Shock factor of moving to Boston, seeing Hall of Famers at every practice
15:05: Being named Captain of the Boston Celtics
18:25: Exchanging “Brown No. 7” jerseys with Jaylen Brown, and JB’s legacy
20:02: Brown’s scare with Wellesley police, who mistook him for an alleged bank robber
23:44: Experience of wining ESPN’s ‘Dream Job’ and working alongside Stuart Scott & Stephen A. Smith]]>1643basketball,boston,bostonceltics,celtics,deebrown,dunkcontest,espn,nba,stephenasmith,stuartscottfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/phil-pressey-s-crazy-g-league-story-and-how-brad-stevens-joe-mazzulla-have-influenced-his-coaching-philosophy--69328434
00:10: Becoming head coach of the Maine Celtics and coaching philosophies
06:52: How Brad Stevens, Joe Mazzulla and European coaches have influenced his coaching style
12:03: Handling the inconsistencies of life in the G League
15:51: Insights on Amari Williams, Ron Harper Jr. and Max Shulga
21:53: Coaching Maine to a franchise-record nine-game win streak
27:53: Crazy stories from life in the G League]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69328434Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:00:09 +0000Marc D'AmicoPhil Pressey has gone from Celtics player, to Celtics assistant coach, to Maine Celtics head coach. He covers his journey in detail in this week’s episode, including how Brad Stevens and Joe Mazzulla have influenced his coaching philosophy and daily...
00:10: Becoming head coach of the Maine Celtics and coaching philosophies
06:52: How Brad Stevens, Joe Mazzulla and European coaches have influenced his coaching style
12:03: Handling the inconsistencies of life in the G League
15:51: Insights on Amari Williams, Ron Harper Jr. and Max Shulga
21:53: Coaching Maine to a franchise-record nine-game win streak
27:53: Crazy stories from life in the G League]]>1890falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jordan-walsh-on-love-of-anime-jaylen-brown-s-snoring-final-6-minutes-vs-knicks--69134735
00:30: Walsh explains his love of anime and his presentation to the Celtics
04:50: Favorite nicknames so far
05:42: What led to his sudden emergence
08:15: Sitting next to Jaylen Brown on the team plane
11:45: Defending opposing superstars
14:20: Getting through the difficult times
17:45: Secret sauce of the development program at the Celtics]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69134735Wed, 31 Dec 2025 12:00:09 +0000Marc D'AmicoJordan Walsh made a presentation to his Celtics teammates this season about anime. He tells you how it came up and what he taught them, and how the exercise has built team chemistry. Walsh also details the mental struggles of his first two seasons in...
00:30: Walsh explains his love of anime and his presentation to the Celtics
04:50: Favorite nicknames so far
05:42: What led to his sudden emergence
08:15: Sitting next to Jaylen Brown on the team plane
11:45: Defending opposing superstars
14:20: Getting through the difficult times
17:45: Secret sauce of the development program at the Celtics]]>1459basketball,boston,bostonceltics,celtics,jordan,jordanwalsh,nba,walshfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dominique-wilkins-details-returning-from-an-achilles-tear-calls-larry-bird-a-psychological-monster--69134665
00:55: Suffering an Achilles tear and the process of returning to play
08:00: Playing in Boston as a visiting player in the 1980s
13:45: Historic battle with Larry Bird in Game.7 in 1988
19:45: Top memories of playing for the Celtics and living in Boston
23:30: Leaving North Carolina and the ACC to play for Georgia in the SEC
24:45: Playing in the final game in the old Boston Garden
26:30: Jaylen Brown honoring Dominique in the Slam Dunk Contest]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69134665Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:00:08 +0000Marc D'AmicoDominique Wilkins, knnown as the Human Highlight Film, had one of the most successful returns from a ruptured Achilles in NBA history, as he returned to action after just 10 months and averaged 30 points per game that season. As Jayson Tatum recovers...
00:55: Suffering an Achilles tear and the process of returning to play
08:00: Playing in Boston as a visiting player in the 1980s
13:45: Historic battle with Larry Bird in Game.7 in 1988
19:45: Top memories of playing for the Celtics and living in Boston
23:30: Leaving North Carolina and the ACC to play for Georgia in the SEC
24:45: Playing in the final game in the old Boston Garden
26:30: Jaylen Brown honoring Dominique in the Slam Dunk Contest]]>1685atlanta,atlantahawks,basketball,boston,bostonceltics,celtics,dominiquewilkins,hawks,humanhighlightreel,jaysontatum,larrybird,nbafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hugo-gonzalez-on-the-legend-of-luka-doncic-joining-real-madrid-at-9-years-old--68995071
00:24: On joining Real Madrid at 9 years old
04:25: On being teammates and roommates with Egor Emin, of the Brooklyn Nets, with Real Madrid
05:28: Similarities between the Boston Celtics and Real Madrid
06:25: Describing Euroleague basketball as the most tactical basketball in the world
11:15: What else is in his offensive bag that we haven’t seen?
12:12: Which is a stronger feeling for Hugo: his love for winning, or his hate for losing?
13:15: How his parents, who both played professionally in Europe, helped to mold him growing up
15:00: How he chose his first agent
16:20: The legend of Luka Doncic within the Real Madrid program]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68995071Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:00:08 +0000Marc D'AmicoAt just 19 years old, Hugo Gonzalez has made the leap from the Euroleague to the NBA look easy. He explains how signing into the Real Madrid basketball program in Spain at nine years old, and growing up in the Euroleague world, helped to develop him...
00:24: On joining Real Madrid at 9 years old
04:25: On being teammates and roommates with Egor Emin, of the Brooklyn Nets, with Real Madrid
05:28: Similarities between the Boston Celtics and Real Madrid
06:25: Describing Euroleague basketball as the most tactical basketball in the world
11:15: What else is in his offensive bag that we haven’t seen?
12:12: Which is a stronger feeling for Hugo: his love for winning, or his hate for losing?
13:15: How his parents, who both played professionally in Europe, helped to mold him growing up
15:00: How he chose his first agent
16:20: The legend of Luka Doncic within the Real Madrid program]]>1143basketball,boston,bostonceltics,celtics,doncic,euroleague,europe,gonzalez,hugo,hugogonzalez,luka,lukadoncic,madrid,nba,realmadrid,spainfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/josh-minott-on-his-breakout-role-jamaican-roots-hungry-mindset-it-s-kill-or-be-killed--68966618
00:18: A birthday surprise for Josh
00:55: Navigating an inconsistent role on a deep roster
02:45: Josh seeing his hard work pay off
04:29: Building a winning routine
05:34: Why Celtics fans fell in love with Josh’s energy
08:20: The meaning behind No. 8
10:19: Playing alongside Hugo Gonzalez & feeding off team energy
11:08: Defensive mindset: guarding the opponent’s best
13:08: Jamaican heritage & hopes for Jamaican hoops
17:45: Championship goals & fiery relationship with Joe Mazzulla]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68966618Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:00:09 +0000Marc D'AmicoJosh Minott joins VFTR on his birthday – and he’s bringing the gift of storytelling. The rising Celtics forward dives into his NBA journey, the grind of earning minutes on a championship-level roster, and why humor helps him stay locked in through the...
00:18: A birthday surprise for Josh
00:55: Navigating an inconsistent role on a deep roster
02:45: Josh seeing his hard work pay off
04:29: Building a winning routine
05:34: Why Celtics fans fell in love with Josh’s energy
08:20: The meaning behind No. 8
10:19: Playing alongside Hugo Gonzalez & feeding off team energy
11:08: Defensive mindset: guarding the opponent’s best
13:08: Jamaican heritage & hopes for Jamaican hoops
17:45: Championship goals & fiery relationship with Joe Mazzulla]]>1397basketball,boston,bostonceltics,celtics,joshminott,nbafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/robert-parish-talks-winning-titles-with-larry-bird-michael-jordan--68833510
1:36 – What made the 1986 Celtics so special
4:44 – Reuniting with Larry Bird and Kevin McHale
6:21 – Cedric Maxwell’s overlooked impact
8:08 – When Parish knew the Celtics were championship material
10:14 – The origin story of No. 00
12:11 – Jayson Tatum as a “generational talent”
14:26 – Similarities between 1986 and 2024 title teams
14:40 – Parish on load management & his games-played record
19:30 – Battling Kareem & the most unstoppable big men
22:48 – Winning titles with Bird and MJ, their different leadership styles
28:54 – Cedric Maxwell’s Hall of Fame campaign]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68833510Wed, 03 Dec 2025 12:00:08 +0000Marc D'AmicoCeltics Legend Robert Parish joins the VFTR pod for a wide-ranging conversation on one of the greatest eras in Boston basketball history, while connecting it with the game today. Parish reflects on the unselfish culture of the 1986 Celtics,...
1:36 – What made the 1986 Celtics so special
4:44 – Reuniting with Larry Bird and Kevin McHale
6:21 – Cedric Maxwell’s overlooked impact
8:08 – When Parish knew the Celtics were championship material
10:14 – The origin story of No. 00
12:11 – Jayson Tatum as a “generational talent”
14:26 – Similarities between 1986 and 2024 title teams
14:40 – Parish on load management & his games-played record
19:30 – Battling Kareem & the most unstoppable big men
22:48 – Winning titles with Bird and MJ, their different leadership styles
28:54 – Cedric Maxwell’s Hall of Fame campaign]]>1864basketball,boston,celtics,chief,jaysontatum,larrybird,michaeljordan,nba,parish,robert,robertparishfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/isaiah-thomas-tells-stories-of-popcorning-jaylen-brown-s-car-first-visit-to-inside-the-nba--68749710
00:55: IT explains why Boston feels like home to him, and how it feels like he’s still on the roster
05:30: Isaiah promises it felt “different” the first time he suited up for the Celtics at TD Garden
07:00: IT touches on his height, at 5-foot-9, and how that supercharged his story
09:00: Grande says IT was “the match to the flame” for those underdog teams
10:50: Telling the story of a memorable trip to the Inside the NBA studios
14:00: Remembering his first All-Star experience and being like “a kid in a candy store”
17:00: What it was like playing with rookie Jaylen Brown
20:45: IT tells the story of when he popcorned Jaylen Brown’s car at TD Garden
23:50: IT plugs is hew podcast – the Point Game Pod]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68749710Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:00:08 +0000Marc D'AmicoRemember when Isaiah Thomas popcorned Jaylen Brown’s car during JB’s rookie season? Isaiah Thomas does, and he tells the whole story here. IT joined the VFTR crew in studio during his recent trip to Boston to remember the glory days of when he and...
00:55: IT explains why Boston feels like home to him, and how it feels like he’s still on the roster
05:30: Isaiah promises it felt “different” the first time he suited up for the Celtics at TD Garden
07:00: IT touches on his height, at 5-foot-9, and how that supercharged his story
09:00: Grande says IT was “the match to the flame” for those underdog teams
10:50: Telling the story of a memorable trip to the Inside the NBA studios
14:00: Remembering his first All-Star experience and being like “a kid in a candy store”
17:00: What it was like playing with rookie Jaylen Brown
20:45: IT tells the story of when he popcorned Jaylen Brown’s car at TD Garden
23:50: IT plugs is hew podcast – the Point Game Pod]]>1511falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luka-garza-details-life-threatening-surgery-and-decision-to-join-celtics--68630176
00:15: Living in downtown and settling into Boston
02:10: On the drivers in Boston
03:00: The Celtics have had an eye on Garza for a while
05:50: Attractiveness of the Celtics’ player development program and what sets it apart
09:10: On the developing chemistry of the new frontcourt with Neemias Queta and Xavier Tillman
11:50: The astonishing lineage of athletic success in his family, dating back decades
16:05: Reliving a life-threating surgery that led to a 10-pound cyst being removed from his abdomen]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68630176Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:15:07 +0000Marc D'AmicoLuka Garza grew up an East Coast guy, and after eight years in the Midwest, is excited to be back after signing with the Boston Celtics this past offseason. He explains what separated the Celtics from other potential suiters in free agency, including...
00:15: Living in downtown and settling into Boston
02:10: On the drivers in Boston
03:00: The Celtics have had an eye on Garza for a while
05:50: Attractiveness of the Celtics’ player development program and what sets it apart
09:10: On the developing chemistry of the new frontcourt with Neemias Queta and Xavier Tillman
11:50: The astonishing lineage of athletic success in his family, dating back decades
16:05: Reliving a life-threating surgery that led to a 10-pound cyst being removed from his abdomen]]>1140basketball,boston,celtics,garza,luka,nba,podcast,vftr,viewfromtheraftersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kids-of-bill-russell-tommy-heinsohn-kc-jones-recall-growing-up-during-celtics-dynasties--68539078
Karen Russell, Paul Heinsohn and Bryna Jones, who are children of those three NBA legends and Basketball Hall of Famers, came together for a special episode that revolved around that exact topic. Amid the conversation, they discuss parallels between those great dynasty teams,and the teams of the present that are headlined by Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum.

00:40: Growing up as a kid during Celtics dynasty years
03:02: Differences between being a Celtics kid now, versus back in the day
08:30: How social media reconnected the “Dynasty Kids”
11:33: Why KC Jones is under-appreciated, and how Red Auerbach respected his players
14:12: What it was like having an NBA coach as a dad
22:35: The care Russell, Heinsohn, Jones and the Celtics had for one another
23:50: The Celtics dynasty teams used to do what?!
26:55: Reflecting on the Celtics City docuseries on HBO
30:28: Remembering Bill Russell saying in the 1969 Finals that the Lakers’ balloons wouldn’t be dropped
31:18: Detachment from their fathers due to the team travel
34:15: Discussing the current players and their kids, including Jayson and Deuce Tatum
39:30: Why are they and their families such fans of the current Celtics teams?
44:55: Seeing their dads’ numbers hanging in the rafters never gets old]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68539078Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:09:11 +0000Marc D'AmicoBill Russell, Tommy Heinsohn and KC Jones told stories for decades about their basketball dynasty during the 1950s and 1960s. But what was it like growing up as one of their children during those epic dynasty years? Karen Russell, Paul Heinsohn and...
Karen Russell, Paul Heinsohn and Bryna Jones, who are children of those three NBA legends and Basketball Hall of Famers, came together for a special episode that revolved around that exact topic. Amid the conversation, they discuss parallels between those great dynasty teams,and the teams of the present that are headlined by Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum.

00:40: Growing up as a kid during Celtics dynasty years
03:02: Differences between being a Celtics kid now, versus back in the day
08:30: How social media reconnected the “Dynasty Kids”
11:33: Why KC Jones is under-appreciated, and how Red Auerbach respected his players
14:12: What it was like having an NBA coach as a dad
22:35: The care Russell, Heinsohn, Jones and the Celtics had for one another
23:50: The Celtics dynasty teams used to do what?!
26:55: Reflecting on the Celtics City docuseries on HBO
30:28: Remembering Bill Russell saying in the 1969 Finals that the Lakers’ balloons wouldn’t be dropped
31:18: Detachment from their fathers due to the team travel
34:15: Discussing the current players and their kids, including Jayson and Deuce Tatum
39:30: Why are they and their families such fans of the current Celtics teams?
44:55: Seeing their dads’ numbers hanging in the rafters never gets old]]>2845falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/anfernee-simons-on-celtics-trade-reliving-damian-lillard-s-2019-playoff-run--68418264https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68418264Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:00:10 +0000Marc D'AmicoGet to know the history and personality of one of the newest Celtics, Anfernee Simons, as he joins View From The Rafters for the first time. Simons explains why he believes the Celtics culture and coaching will take his game to another level this...1416anfternee,basketball,boston,celtics,nba,simonsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s5-greatest-hits-mazzulla-s-quotes-stock-exchange-pritchard-opening-up-more--6694725111:06 - Derrick White & Jrue Holiday
17:25 - Sam Cassell
24:53 - Anton Watson & Baylor Scheierman
29:36 - Payton Pritchard
37:08 - Phil Pressey
42:25 - Mega-CrossoverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>47529efe-d0d1-4231-a2cc-b2640169d7d3Tue, 14 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000Marc D'AmicoWhat led to Joe Mazzulla saying some of his wildest quotes? How did Payton Pritchard make it through the 2021-22 season, when he requested a trade? What makes the STOCK Exchange of Derrick White and Jrue Holiday so special? Those are just a few of the...11:06 - Derrick White & Jrue Holiday
17:25 - Sam Cassell
24:53 - Anton Watson & Baylor Scheierman
29:36 - Payton Pritchard
37:08 - Phil Pressey
42:25 - Mega-CrossoverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>3470falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/celtics-mega-crossover-podcast-c-s-pods-unite-and-talk-top-memories-resolutions--66947253omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>9c0e4b5d-3066-427d-8ce6-b25d015858cbMon, 06 Jan 2025 21:01:40 +0000Marc D'AmicoWhat happens when many of the top Celtics podcasts unite under one roof? You get the official Celtics mega crossover pod 🎙️☘️ View From The Rafters hosts Marc D’Amico, Sean Grande and Abby Chin brought John Karalis of Locked On Celtics, Chris Forsberg...omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>2507falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/phil-pressey-from-celtics-son-to-player-to-coach--66947254omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>8ef54e4e-cc21-46b8-9397-b255018981afTue, 31 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000Marc D'AmicoPhil Pressey has been around the Celtics for almost two decades. Whether it was beating Tony Allen in shooting bets as a kid, getting picked up as an undrafted free agent as a player, or now being a coach for the title-winning Celtics, he embodies...omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>945falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/payton-pritchard-from-mental-health-struggles-to-leading-sixth-man-of-the-year-candidate--66947256omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>159386ba-daf9-4538-8a9c-b24c0168e2afTue, 24 Dec 2024 05:43:59 +0000Marc D'AmicoPayton Pritchard is in the middle of a career year, both on and off the court. Whether it’s going viral after playing with kids in the park, getting married to a social superstar, or being the NBA’s leading candidate for Sixth Man of the Year, it...omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>1633falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/baylor-scheierman-anton-watson-covid-the-5-year-college-experience--66947267omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>e6a6f2af-ee5e-4ac3-8f66-b248014926deTue, 17 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000Marc D'AmicoThe COVID-19 pandemic broke out at the tail end of Baylor Scheierman’s and Anton Watson’s freshman seasons in college. The pandemic wound up shaping the rest of their lives, as both wound up staying in college for five years. The two Boston Celtics...omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>1581falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sam-cassell-jt-s-coachability-mazzulla-s-character-winning-4-titles--66947272omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>ff36f042-aeac-45c6-aa22-b241017ad0beTue, 10 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000Marc D'AmicoSam Cassell has won four NBA championships spanning 30-plus years in the NBA. He’s played with multiple MVPs (Hakeem Olajuwon, Kevin Garnett). He’s coached an MVP (Joel Embiid) and multiple MVP candidates (Jayson Tatum, Blake Griffin, Chris Paul)....omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>1709falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/derrick-white-jrue-holiday-the-stock-exchange--66947252omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>64d055de-da6d-442b-895e-b23a0188c6d0Tue, 03 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000Marc D'AmicoDerrick White and Jrue Holiday react to their nickname “The Stock Exchange,” and say they need some suggestions from Celtics Nation about a Stock Exchange hand shake. They dive into what it’s like playing defense alongside one another, including...omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>1020falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/joe-mazzulla-giving-context-to-his-most-provocative-quotes--66947259omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>70202fef-ce5b-49c7-a8b0-b2340065aa11Tue, 26 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0000Marc D'AmicoJoe Mazzulla joins us for the first episode of the View from the Rafters season to break down his unique approach to coaching in the NBA, and to life in general. That includes his use of psychology and methodology with everyone around him, including...omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>1631falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sound-off-payton-pritchard-generating-sixth-man-of-the-year-buzz--66947271omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>4a2aaeab-f25e-48b6-8b8d-b218003d2053Tue, 29 Oct 2024 03:46:56 +0000Marc D'AmicoThe Boston Celtics advanced to 4-0 on the season with a win over Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks thanks to an insane shooting performance from Payton Pritchard. He scored 28 off the bench and tied the Celtics franchise...omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>1209falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sound-off-has-tatum-reached-top-3-status--66947262omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>83a16794-69d0-4053-9c7d-b21600324795Sun, 27 Oct 2024 03:16:10 +0000Marc D'AmicoThe Celtics are 3-0 after coming up clutch Saturday night in Detroit. 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First by bringing in two of his former teammates in Eddie House and James Posey to explain what it’s like to be KG’s teammate....omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>4142falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2e5-nba-trade-deadline-from-derrick-white-s-perspective--66947340 0:33 – Marc and Sean open up the show by discussing their initial reaction to the Derrick White trade 3:33 – Derrick White joins the conversation and tells us how he’s settling into Boston and what his trade experience was like 5:30 – White recalls the specifics of Gregg Popovich calling him as the trade deadline approached to ask him for his room number, and what ensued afterward – including notifying his pregnant wife 9:20 – White details how he’s been helped by the fact that multiple former Spurs staff members, including Ime Udoka and Will Hardy, are now on Boston’s staff 11:14 – White recalls the moment he first checked into a game as a member of the Celtics 13:40 – White again discusses his preexisting relationships with Ime Udoka and Will Hardy 17:30 – The conversation returns to discussing White’s relationship with Gregg Popovich and what it’s like to play for the legendary coach 21:15 – White goes into detail on his fascinating story of turning from an unrecruited high school player into an NBA player 26:45 – White reveals when he began to believe that he could make it to the NBA 28:15 – White comments on his relationship with his father, who grew up a Celtics fan 31:00 – Marc asks White about his passion for supporting the Special Olympics and those with special needsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>a1f1d682-b8ad-4b5c-9b04-ac044ce85350Thu, 03 Mar 2022 06:26:54 +0000Marc D'AmicoDerrick White’s road to becoming a member of the Boston Celtics is one of the most unique paths you’ll ever hear. During this episode, he takes you deep into the moment when Gregg Popovich knocked on his door on the day of the trade deadline, and what... 0:33 – Marc and Sean open up the show by discussing their initial reaction to the Derrick White trade 3:33 – Derrick White joins the conversation and tells us how he’s settling into Boston and what his trade experience was like 5:30 – White recalls the specifics of Gregg Popovich calling him as the trade deadline approached to ask him for his room number, and what ensued afterward – including notifying his pregnant wife 9:20 – White details how he’s been helped by the fact that multiple former Spurs staff members, including Ime Udoka and Will Hardy, are now on Boston’s staff 11:14 – White recalls the moment he first checked into a game as a member of the Celtics 13:40 – White again discusses his preexisting relationships with Ime Udoka and Will Hardy 17:30 – The conversation returns to discussing White’s relationship with Gregg Popovich and what it’s like to play for the legendary coach 21:15 – White goes into detail on his fascinating story of turning from an unrecruited high school player into an NBA player 26:45 – White reveals when he began to believe that he could make it to the NBA 28:15 – White comments on his relationship with his father, who grew up a Celtics fan 31:00 – Marc asks White about his passion for supporting the Special Olympics and those with special needsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>2157falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2e4-celtics-coaching-staff-a-product-of-portland--66947382 0:50 – Marc opens up a conversation with Ime Udoka and Damon Stoudamire about growing up in Portland and the Portland hoops community 4:15 – Udoka explains why chose to bring in many of his friends from Portland to be members of his very first coaching staff 6:25 – Stoudamire explains his decision to leave his head coaching job at Pacific and join Udoka’s staff in Boston 10:40 – Udoka and Stoudamire recall some of their interactions from back in the day, including Stoudamire beating Udoka’s brother in a nationally-televised game that Mike Breen announced 19:35 – Udoka and Stoudamire begin to discuss other Portland natives who are on the coaching staff, including Aaron Miles and Ben Sullivan 23:10 – Udoka recalls the story of how he god Sullivan his first NBA job, with the Spurs 26:00 – Udoka explains why he pursued specific coaches to be a part of his staff, and what his pitch was to each as to why they should leave their previous teams to join him 31:50 – Aaron Miles and Ben Sullivan explain what made them leave their previous jobs to join Udoka in Boston 37:50 – Miles and Sullivan discuss the importance of being on a coaching staff with people they know and trust 40:00 – The group comments on how so much basketball talent comes out of such a small market like Portland 44:45 – Miles remembers watching Udoka lose the state championship at Jefferson High, and then winning it for Jefferson High just a handful of years later 50:45 – Sullivan discusses playing basketball at three different high schools and how he is the guy who changed the game for big men around the world 57:15 – Miles dives into the inspiration he and his peers got from guys like Terrell Brandon and Damon Stoudamire back in the day 1:00:30 – Miles, a former teammate of Udoka’s in the D-League, comments on the difference between coaching with Udoka and playing with UdokaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>f5680fcd-eed3-4a47-aad4-33ca1e40ff04Thu, 24 Feb 2022 17:37:45 +0000Marc D'AmicoThe relationships on the Boston Celtics’ coaching staff run deep - like, back to middle school and high school deep. Ime Udoka, Damon Stoudamire, Ben Sullivan and Aaron Miles all hail from Portland, Oregon, and in this episode, they turn back the... 0:50 – Marc opens up a conversation with Ime Udoka and Damon Stoudamire about growing up in Portland and the Portland hoops community 4:15 – Udoka explains why chose to bring in many of his friends from Portland to be members of his very first coaching staff 6:25 – Stoudamire explains his decision to leave his head coaching job at Pacific and join Udoka’s staff in Boston 10:40 – Udoka and Stoudamire recall some of their interactions from back in the day, including Stoudamire beating Udoka’s brother in a nationally-televised game that Mike Breen announced 19:35 – Udoka and Stoudamire begin to discuss other Portland natives who are on the coaching staff, including Aaron Miles and Ben Sullivan 23:10 – Udoka recalls the story of how he god Sullivan his first NBA job, with the Spurs 26:00 – Udoka explains why he pursued specific coaches to be a part of his staff, and what his pitch was to each as to why they should leave their previous teams to join him 31:50 – Aaron Miles and Ben Sullivan explain what made them leave their previous jobs to join Udoka in Boston 37:50 – Miles and Sullivan discuss the importance of being on a coaching staff with people they know and trust 40:00 – The group comments on how so much basketball talent comes out of such a small market like Portland 44:45 – Miles remembers watching Udoka lose the state championship at Jefferson High, and then winning it for Jefferson High just a handful of years later 50:45 – Sullivan discusses playing basketball at three different high schools and how he is the guy who changed the game for big men around the world 57:15 – Miles dives into the inspiration he and his peers got from guys like Terrell Brandon and Damon Stoudamire back in the day 1:00:30 – Miles, a former teammate of Udoka’s in the D-League, comments on the difference between coaching with Udoka and playing with UdokaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>3840falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2e3-bts-of-building-all-star-weekend-in-cleveland--66947344

1:25 – Marc and Abby discuss what they’re looking to learn about All-Star weekend from the NBA’s EVP of Global Events, Kelly Flatow

4:05 – Marc recalls his favorite memory from his All-Star weekend experiences

8:06 – Marc and Abby welcome Kelly Flatow to the conversation

10:21 – Kelly dives into the logistics that go into putting together All-Star weekend

17:35 – Kelly discusses the process of booking musical performers for All-Star weekend, and who will be performing in Cleveland

19:58 – The crew gets a preview of a new NFT art gallery the league is launching at All-Star weekend in Cleveland, and other new events the league is putting on

22:28 – Kelly recalls the moment she and her team were locked in a room in New Orleans as they and the league worked to move All-Star weekend from Charlotte to New Orleans

23:58 – Marc and Abby hit Kelly with a list of rapid fire questions, including best party at All-Star weekend

27:13 – Kelly drops her secret of something we might not otherwise know about Commissioner Adam Silver

31:58 – Marc describes what the exclusive TNT Party at NBA All-Star is like, and how he worked his way into the one in 2020 in Chicago

36:16 – Marc and Abby preview Jayson Tatum’s upcoming weekend at All-Star in Cleveland

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1:25 – Marc and Abby discuss what they’re looking to learn about All-Star weekend from the NBA’s EVP of Global Events, Kelly Flatow

4:05 – Marc recalls his favorite memory from his All-Star weekend experiences

8:06 – Marc and Abby welcome Kelly Flatow to the conversation

10:21 – Kelly dives into the logistics that go into putting together All-Star weekend

17:35 – Kelly discusses the process of booking musical performers for All-Star weekend, and who will be performing in Cleveland

19:58 – The crew gets a preview of a new NFT art gallery the league is launching at All-Star weekend in Cleveland, and other new events the league is putting on

22:28 – Kelly recalls the moment she and her team were locked in a room in New Orleans as they and the league worked to move All-Star weekend from Charlotte to New Orleans

23:58 – Marc and Abby hit Kelly with a list of rapid fire questions, including best party at All-Star weekend

27:13 – Kelly drops her secret of something we might not otherwise know about Commissioner Adam Silver

31:58 – Marc describes what the exclusive TNT Party at NBA All-Star is like, and how he worked his way into the one in 2020 in Chicago

36:16 – Marc and Abby preview Jayson Tatum’s upcoming weekend at All-Star in Cleveland

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1:12 – Marc and Abby preview their conversation with Rob Williams and Grant Williams

3:08 – Marc and Abby preview their conversation with Al Horford

5:10 – Rob Williams and Grant Williams join the conversation to discuss veteran leadership in the NBA

6:55 – Grant Williams on the advice he has sought from Al Horford, and he remembers the first time he ever met Horford

8:35 – Rob Williams on how Horford influenced him after a rough start to Williams’ career

11:15 – Rob Williams reveals his nickname for Horford

14:50 – Grant Williams reveals what he heard about Horford before Horford’s return to the Celtics

16:15 – What qualifies a player as an “OG” in the NBA?

16:45 – Grant Williams discusses the tricks of the trade he’s learned from watching Horford

19:00 – Grant Williams and Rob Williams compare Horford’s style of leadership to Gordon Hayward’s

23:30 – Horford on his return to Boston and what makes the Celtics “different”

26:30 – Horford on how he has changed from his first stint in Boston to his second stint

31:45 – Horford discusses what he tries to teach his young teammates

32:27 – Horford comments specifically on Rob Williams ‘and Grant Williams’ growth as players

36:30 – Horford on when he developed his leadership style

41:00 – Horford on what initiated him to become a more vocal leader this season

44:30 – Is Horford thinking about coaching in future?

47:20 – What it means to Horford that he has played a role in young players finding their way in the league

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1:12 – Marc and Abby preview their conversation with Rob Williams and Grant Williams

3:08 – Marc and Abby preview their conversation with Al Horford

5:10 – Rob Williams and Grant Williams join the conversation to discuss veteran leadership in the NBA

6:55 – Grant Williams on the advice he has sought from Al Horford, and he remembers the first time he ever met Horford

8:35 – Rob Williams on how Horford influenced him after a rough start to Williams’ career

11:15 – Rob Williams reveals his nickname for Horford

14:50 – Grant Williams reveals what he heard about Horford before Horford’s return to the Celtics

16:15 – What qualifies a player as an “OG” in the NBA?

16:45 – Grant Williams discusses the tricks of the trade he’s learned from watching Horford

19:00 – Grant Williams and Rob Williams compare Horford’s style of leadership to Gordon Hayward’s

23:30 – Horford on his return to Boston and what makes the Celtics “different”

26:30 – Horford on how he has changed from his first stint in Boston to his second stint

31:45 – Horford discusses what he tries to teach his young teammates

32:27 – Horford comments specifically on Rob Williams ‘and Grant Williams’ growth as players

36:30 – Horford on when he developed his leadership style

41:00 – Horford on what initiated him to become a more vocal leader this season

44:30 – Is Horford thinking about coaching in future?

47:20 – What it means to Horford that he has played a role in young players finding their way in the league

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>3071true22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2e1-three-legends-one-episode--66947364

0:35 – Marc and Sean intro S2E1 and the 75th Anniversary All-Celtics Team members who will join the episode as guests

2:53 – Bob Cousy joins the conversation and tells the unique story about how he wound up playing for the Boston Celtics

8:13 – Cousy on his relationship with Arnold “Red” Auerbach

12:53 – Cousy discusses his teammates and compared playing point guard to an art form

20:03 – Cousy remembers his ‘Houdini’ skills and playing in the NBA’s first All-Star game, which was played at Boston Garden

23:53 – Cousy describes what made the Big Three so special during the 1980s

27:22 – Dave Cowens joins the conversation and responds to being chosen to the 75th Anniversary All-Celtics Team

28:25 – Cowens remembers playing with John Havlicek and Jo Jo White

29:40 – Sean Grande asks how aware Cowens was of the history he was walking into with the Celtics back in 1970

30:50 – Cowens compared the game environment in the 70s to the game environment today

35:15 – Cowens on the pressure of trying to win titles in Boston

38:40 – Cowens recalls the 1974 championship series against Milwaukee

42:30 – Cowens on making the 75th Anniversary Team alongside his longtime coach, Tommy Heinsohn

45:10 – Cowens tells the story of when Larry Bird first joined the Celtics in 1979

51:03 – Paul Pierce joins the conversation and reacts to yet another accolade rolling in after his retirement

52:20 – Pierce recalls his first memory with the Celtics organization

55:00 – Pierce discusses how he, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen motivated each other behind closed doors with their individual work ethics

58:05 – Pierce reacts to Ray Allen being named to the 75th Anniversary All-Celtics team

59:30 – Pierce’s dog joins the conversation

1:00:00 – Pierce recalls his understanding of the Celtics organization before being Drafted, and how blown away he was by the history once he got to Boston

1:03:00 – Pierce tells the story of going out to dinner with Bill Russell for the first time

1:04:30 – Pierce on the environment around the team when it reached the 2002 Eastern Conference Finals

1:06:30 – Pierce on the importance of creating a legacy with one organization

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0:35 – Marc and Sean intro S2E1 and the 75th Anniversary All-Celtics Team members who will join the episode as guests

2:53 – Bob Cousy joins the conversation and tells the unique story about how he wound up playing for the Boston Celtics

8:13 – Cousy on his relationship with Arnold “Red” Auerbach

12:53 – Cousy discusses his teammates and compared playing point guard to an art form

20:03 – Cousy remembers his ‘Houdini’ skills and playing in the NBA’s first All-Star game, which was played at Boston Garden

23:53 – Cousy describes what made the Big Three so special during the 1980s

27:22 – Dave Cowens joins the conversation and responds to being chosen to the 75th Anniversary All-Celtics Team

28:25 – Cowens remembers playing with John Havlicek and Jo Jo White

29:40 – Sean Grande asks how aware Cowens was of the history he was walking into with the Celtics back in 1970

30:50 – Cowens compared the game environment in the 70s to the game environment today

35:15 – Cowens on the pressure of trying to win titles in Boston

38:40 – Cowens recalls the 1974 championship series against Milwaukee

42:30 – Cowens on making the 75th Anniversary Team alongside his longtime coach, Tommy Heinsohn

45:10 – Cowens tells the story of when Larry Bird first joined the Celtics in 1979

51:03 – Paul Pierce joins the conversation and reacts to yet another accolade rolling in after his retirement

52:20 – Pierce recalls his first memory with the Celtics organization

55:00 – Pierce discusses how he, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen motivated each other behind closed doors with their individual work ethics

58:05 – Pierce reacts to Ray Allen being named to the 75th Anniversary All-Celtics team

59:30 – Pierce’s dog joins the conversation

1:00:00 – Pierce recalls his understanding of the Celtics organization before being Drafted, and how blown away he was by the history once he got to Boston

1:03:00 – Pierce tells the story of going out to dinner with Bill Russell for the first time

1:04:30 – Pierce on the environment around the team when it reached the 2002 Eastern Conference Finals

1:06:30 – Pierce on the importance of creating a legacy with one organization

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We're ending Season 1 with a bang - audio documentary style!...omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>2839true19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1e8-mike-gorman--66947358omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>77e2e936-88ee-42f8-9fe0-f5ac42dcd9a2Thu, 27 May 2021 04:00:00 +0000Marc D'AmicoFresh off his selection to the Hall of Fame, Celtics play-by-play man Mike Gorman joins the pod to take you inside the birth of his career and the many relationships he built along the way, including those with Tommy Heinsohn and Paul Pierce. Audio...omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>3063false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1e7-austin-ainge--66947362omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>da39636c-94a9-4854-9657-22f5135264efThu, 20 May 2021 04:19:10 +0000Marc D'AmicoCeltics assistant general manager Austin Ainge was born into the NBA nearly 40 years ago as rookie guard Danny Ainge’s son. He’s lived a life of a million tales that’s led him to where he is today, scouting the world for basketball talent and helping...omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>2967false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1e6-paul-pierce--66947339omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>5086f240-888f-4f10-badc-cc8024685bb8Thu, 13 May 2021 22:19:32 +0000Marc D'AmicoWe've got a perfect primer for you ahead of Hall of Fame weekend. Hall-of-Fame finalist Paul Pierce joins the pod to tell his favorite stories about Kevin Garnett before KG is enshrined this weekend, and to speak on Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, who...omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>2218true16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1e5-nba-commissioner-adam-silver--66947354omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>fb0b985e-44ab-4606-97bd-33d66d281914Thu, 06 May 2021 04:00:00 +0000Marc D'AmicoNBA Commissioner Adam Silver joins Marc D'Amico and Sean Grande to reveal the personal struggles he's faced while leading the league through 14 months of a pandemic, and to give his view of the future of the league given its infusion of young stars...omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>2454false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1e4-evan-turner--66947360omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>41e67423-c4c6-4330-8bc9-97d22bb65393Thu, 29 Apr 2021 04:01:17 +0000Marc D'AmicoYou know him as the quote god. We know him as Evan Turner. He joins the pod to take you through his life journey, how everything changed for him when he joined the Boston Celtics, and for a full segment of Story Time with Evan Turner.See...omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>3165true14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1e3-bill-walton--66947417omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>6efb3eab-4a86-42d5-9861-81a03ffdf6f0Thu, 22 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0000Marc D'AmicoThis is where we typically provide a concise description of the podcast you’re about to listen to. But this is Bill Walton. There’s nothing concise about him, and we wouldn’t have it any other way.See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>2679false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1e2-marcus-smart--66947327omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>ce3c4ca2-ff8a-4d9b-a543-e8905cf7eb15Thu, 15 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0000Marc D'AmicoCeltics guard Marcus Smart joins Marc D'Amico and Abby Chin for a candid conversation about the struggles he's faced throughout his life that have formed him into the player and the person he is today. Plus, hear why Smart and Danny Ainge have...omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>3018false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1e1-danny-ainge--66947352omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>622e8d7f-53be-477b-9cb5-da2789d631f6Thu, 08 Apr 2021 10:43:00 +0000Marc D'AmicoOur four hosts come together for the first time to introduce View from the Rafters before having a wide-ranging conversation with Celtics President of Basketball Operations Danny Ainge.See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>3957false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/introducing-view-from-the-rafters-behind-the-scenes-with-the-boston-celtics--66947398omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>8a265a4b-f3f7-4078-ae83-9f31d3483bccTue, 06 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0000Marc D'AmicoYou might've heard the story, but you've never heard it like this. You might know it happened, but you don't know how it happened. You might think you know the person, but do you really? See basketball's most historic franchise from a whole new...omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>31false1trailer