Count Grant Williams as another one not happy with recent officiating. Sixers head coach Doc Rivers expressed his concern with the officiating on Tuesday night, as well as Williams. The Celtics took a tough loss to the Sixers in a game where both teams were looking for momentum. Williams has been known to get under the skin of an official with his so-called “flopping.” However, this time, Williams felt he was being slighted the entire game.
“Later in the game, after Joel throws me across the face on the out-of-bounds play, no review of a flagrant, no review of nothing,” Grant Williams stated. “Then he proceeds to say, ‘How the f— do you call a foul on me in that position? That’s not a f—–g foul.’ And no technical foul. So it was like, OK, did I do something different from the other guys that led to me getting a technical foul? Or is it one of those things where I just need to shut up and dribble?”
Grant Williams Frustrated With Treatment By Officials
Grant Williams was not happy at all tonight with what he considered a double standard from the referees. More from him here in my story at The Athletic: https://t.co/DgO9HFoss8pic.twitter.com/f6t0WXiYQi
Williams believed the game was far too physical. As well as believing the officials only saw the physicality on one side. The Boston star claims he was given a technical for no reason. The technical only furthered his frustrations when, later in the game; he felt there were more missed calls. Grant seems to be focused on one major Sixers player when discussing missed calls. That name would be Joel Embiid. Embiid is chasing his first-ever MVP award. However, Williams could care less about something like that.
It’s not just Grant Williams. Many players have spoken about their disappointment with the officiating this season. Recently, Raptors guard Fred VanVleet called out an official by name. While it is never good for a player to do this, players want their voices heard. The officiating issues this season will most certainly be looked at this summer. What are your thoughts on the recent comments on officiating? Is Williams griping about a big bunch of nothing? Let us know your opinion in the comment section below. As always, stay right here with HNHH for the latest NBA news.
76ers head coach Doc Rivers had plenty to say about the Boston Celtics on Tuesday after a contest between the two. The Sixers earned the one-point victory, and Rivers couldn’t; have been happier. However, the Celtics style of play was on the mind of the Sixers headman. Rivers took a dig at his Eastern Conference rival. Mentioning that the team is known for flopping. Flopping has long been a frustrating part of basketball. With the recent policing of the action, teams have been more vocal on the issue.
“Knowing that the Celtics flop, you know that they were going to do that at the end; we said that in the timeout. Not paying attention when the guys on the free throw line, which is clearly, I mean, we had the whole gambit. So in some ways, it was a good way to win because it gave us material in a crazy way, to hit home about all the little points,” Rivers told the media after Tuesday’s game. The Celtics have been known as the team that flops for quite some time. Boston forward Grant Williams has been known as a “flopper” since his time in college with Tennessee.
Doc Rivers Acknowledges Flopping Issue With Celtics
No matter the flopping issue, the Sixers proved they belong at the top of the East. The Celtics are the current one seed in the Eastern Conference playoff seeding. Earning a victory over Boston should give the Sixers some great momentum as the NBA Playoffs begin next week. However, Doc Rivers’s comments could sting the Celtics fan base. Rivers spent many years as the head coach in Boston. Helping lead the team to an NBA Championship in 2008.
Rivers added more fuel to a well-lit fire between the Sixers and Celtics. The two teams have been rivals for many years. But when they both have the talent to win a title, it seems as if the hate grows larger. Rivers publicly acknowledging the Celtics flopping issue will certainly have Boston on edge. Is Rivers right about the flopping issue with the Celtics? Or do the Celtics do it just as much as any other team? Please sound off in the comment section below to let us know your thoughts. For more news on the latest in the NBA and the push to the playoffs, stay right here at HNHH.
Jaylen Brown is one-half of one the most dominant duos in the NBA. Brown, alongside Jayson Tatum, has already accomplished so much in a short time. The Boston Celtics stars are currently the defending Eastern Conference Champions. They’ve had the league on notice since the first time they shared the court. However, when a team has two stars, many believe it is only a matter of time before they split. But Brown doesn’t seem to have that mentality.
Brown has the exact opposite belief about the super duo. In a recent interview with Shams Charania, Brown opened up on his relationship with Tatum. “I get why people try to break up duos because so far, (Jayson and I) have been incredibly successful. At this point, we’re part of each other’s destiny.” Brown is of the opinion that this team has a lot left in the tank. Even Stephen A. Smith believes they are the best team in the NBA this season.
Jaylen Brown & Jayson Tatum Could Be A Problem For Years To Come
Celtics star Jaylen Brown sits down with @Stadium: “I get why people try to break up duos because so far, (Jayson and I) have been incredibly successful. At this point, we’re part of each other’s destiny.” On rookie year lessons, headlocks with Marcus Smart, sacrifice, much more. pic.twitter.com/WlnrlFh9f6
Brown doesn’t hold a grudge toward Tatum for any of his successes. According to Brown, “Him being the All-Star MVP, celebrating him getting the gold medal…that brings genuine joy for me. I appreciate him sharing those moments. We’re kind of a part of each other’s destiny in a sense.” Jaylen Brown is saying all the things you want to hear from a teammate. His comments also sound like they are coming from a genuine place.
Brown and Tatum know that the job isn’t finished. They gave the Golden State Warriors everything they wanted and more in last year’s finals. However, the Celtics still found themselves on the losing end. But, one can learn even in defeat. The Celtics know what it takes to get to the mountaintop. Now the only question left is, can they plant their flag at the top? Do you believe the Celtics have what it takes to win the NBA Finals? Sound off in the comment section below. For the latest news on the NBA, stay locked in with HNHH. We will always keep you informed.
Stephen A. Smith has never been afraid to voice his opinion. In fact, Smith being vocal about his beliefs is why he is where he is today. You might not always agree with him. But Smith stands strong in his statements. On Tuesday, Smith gave fans his thoughts on the best teams in the NBA. There are many talented teams in the league, but only one can be number one. So, who does Smith believe is the greatest team this season?
Smith has decided that the Boston Celtics are above the rest. The Celtics are the reigning Eastern Conference Champions. So the decision to have them as the best team isn’t far-fetched. Rounding out Smith’s top 5 are the Bucks, Suns, Sixers, and Nuggets. The Bucks are currently the number one overall seed in the East. So, Milwaukee fans could have a bone to pick with Smith. The entire list comprises of three teams from the East and two from the West.
Given this list, one can assume that Smith may believe the NBA champion resides in the East. While the East is top-heavy, the West could be considered a more contender-heavy conference. With many competent teams still competing for a playoff spot in the West. However, the West could be a tough battle, leading to a tired team competing with a fresher team from the East. The Celtics have proven to be built for the playoffs after last year. Bringing back nearly the same team has many believing the Celtics can re-peat in the East.
The NBA Playoffs are one of the more exciting times of the sports year. That statement is especially true this season. With no clear-cut favorite, it seems the field is wide open. Will two teams on Stephen A. Smith’s list meet in the NBA Finals? Will someone not on the list end up surprising the league? How close is Smith’s list to your own? Please give us your top 5 teams in the NBA in the comment section below. For the latest NBA news, stay here with us at HNHH.
If you are an NBA historian, then you know there is a conspiracy around Paul Pierce and his infamous wheelchair game in the 2008 NBA Finals. For those who may not know, Pierce got injured while playing against the Lakers in Game 1 of the championship series. He was subsequently taken away in a wheelchair before coming back to the floor not soon after. Overall, fans were convinced that he was going to be out for the series. Consequently, there was a feeling that the Lakers were guaranteed to win it all.
However, Pierce’s unlikely comeback was able to rally the Celtics. They eventually won the series and cemented themselves in NBA history. Moreover, Pierce walked away with NBA Finals MVP, which was a pretty incredible achievement. However, the conspiracy surrounding this moment is that Pierce actually had to go to the bathroom. Some believe he had an accident in his shorts and needed to be carried off in order to hide his desperate situation. Now, however, he is being given an opportunity to speak on it.
Pierce and Kevin Garnett recently took a trip to the Celtics facility where they interviewed Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum. During the conversation, Brown asked Paul Pierce about what really went down that day. Pierce seemed a bit embarrassed by the question, however, he answered it regardless. As you can see, he blames the wheelchair moment on a sprained MCL. Garnett was a bit confused by what the rumors were, which led to a hilarious explanation from Pierce. Either way, Pierce is standing on the fact that he was truly injured.
Despite his recent explanation, not everyone is going to believe Pierce. Pierce is one of those media personalities that NBA fans love to hate. However, you have to take him at his word here. Either way, this is a legendary moment in NBA history. That 2008 Celtics team will always be beloved, and the current Celtics roster is trying to recreate their success. Be sure to stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world.
Ime Udoka was definitely one of the best coaches in the entire NBA last season. Overall, in just his first season with the Celtics, he was able to take his team all the way to the NBA Finals. In the end, the Celtics were unable to get it done, although they were two games away from winning it all. Subsequently, Udoka was embroiled in a massive controversy. According to reports, he had a relationship with someone who worked for the team. Moreover, he was clowned on social media as he basically got called out for cheating on Nia Long.
Udoka was consequently suspended by the Celtics for an entire year. Since then, the Celtics have hired his replacement on a full-time basis. This basically means that Udoka is no longer with the team. However, throughout the year, there has been interest from other teams in regard to Udoka. In fact, one Eastern Conference team who just fired their head coach seems to be one of the more likely suitors to land Udoka. Albeit, a lot has to be worked out first.
That team is none other than the Atlanta Hawks. According to Marc Stein, the team just fired Nate McMillan, and Udoka is someone who could certainly fill in for that role. He did a great job with a young Celtics team, and the even younger Hawks could benefit from his direction. However, it seems like Udoka isn’t their frontrunner, at least for right now. Earlier today, the team met with former Utah Jazz head coach Quin Snyder. Snyder is another name that has been floating around, with plenty of teams showing interest.
At this point, Udoka’s NBA future remains up in the air. However, there are still a lot of teams out there who will need coaches come the offseason. When that time comes, we’re sure he will get plenty more looks. Although his reputation is damaged, for many of these teams, results are what comes first. Let us know where you would like to see Udoka coach, in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world.
The Boston Celtics announced that Ime Udoka is no longer a franchise member and promoted interim Joe Mazzulla to head coach. As readers likely recall, the Boston team suspended the former head coach for having inappropriate relations with a team staffer. Moreover, the news quickly captured the pop culture world given his former relationship with Nia Long. Furthermore, the Celtics’ president of basketball operations Brad Stevens issued a statement addressing the team’s next chapter.
Boston, MA – February 15: From left to right, Boston Celtics SG Jaylen Brown, interim head coach Joe Mazzulla, owner Wyc Grousbeck, and SF Jayson Tatum pose for a photo before the game. The Celtics beat the Detroit Pistons, 127-109. (Photo by Erin Clark/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
“As he has shown, Joe is a very talented coach and leader,” he remarked. “He has a unique ability to galvanize a room around a mission. We are thankful for the work he has done to help get us to this point, and excited that he has agreed to lead us into the future.” As reported, the Celtics suspended Udoka for a year with no pay due to his consensual but improper and highly publicized scandal. In fact, it also destroyed his chances at stepping in as head coach for the Brooklyn Nets. While many believed that the official removal would come after the suspension term’s end, they took a big step in charting their future.
Moreover, Mazzulla worked hard to push the Boston team to the best record in the league (42-17). In addition, he formed trusting relationships with the players and might score their potential first championship since 2008. However, things weren’t always that easy for the longtime coach and his new team. Many Celtics players felt frustrated at poor transparency regarding Udoka’s removal, since he almost won them a title last June. Marcus Smart told The Boston Globe, “Obviously, we wish he was here. We have no control over that. I guess it was deemed that whatever happened was enough for him not to be the coach here, but I guess not enough for him [not] to be a coach anywhere else, obviously.”
I had my doubts before the season started, but Joe Mazzulla has exceeded every single one of my expectations & then some. Props to coach pic.twitter.com/Oza3hKjuSN
Meanwhile, Mazzulla spoke with professionalism and dedication about being in the middle of a rift between players and the organization. “I just have a job to do,” he expressed. “Just focus on that. The guys are bought in. They trust me for the position that I’m in. And I just can’t take that trust for granted. I’ve just got to do my job, whatever we’ve got to do to win. And it will figure itself out.” As always, come back to HNHH for the latest NBA news and more updates on the Boston Celtics.
Kevin Durant signed with the Brooklyn Nets during the summer of 2019. As everyone already knows, he was injured at the time and missed his first full season with the team. However, he was able to come back in 2020 in the Fall, and he immediately went back to his old self. Although there were some growing pains, he and Kyrie had some amazing chemistry. Unfortunately, there was nothing but drama around the team. Whether it be the James Harden for Ben Simmons trade or the Kyrie situation, things never felt stable out in Brooklyn.
Subsequently, things have only gotten worse. On Sunday, the Nets traded Kyrie to the Dallas Mavericks following a trade request. This request came on Friday, and it immediately shook up the entire NBA. Overall, the Nets saw this coming, and they made the move that best helps their team moving forward. Now, there is a huge question mark surrounding KD. For instance, no one knows how he feels about the Kyrie trade. At this point, he could very well request a trade as well.
Today on First Take, Stephen A. Smith and the entire panel spoke about Kevin Durant’s future. As you can imagine, many find the Nets’ future to be quite bleak. Consequently, Smith seems to have sources telling him that KD could very well be with a rival team by the end of the week. The team in question just so happens to be the Boston Celtics. This is a rumor that was prevalent in the summer when KD had a trade request of his own. Although, some don’t believe this could ever happen. That said, Smith believes it would take Jaylen Brown in order to get any potential deal done.
It feels unlikely that the Nets would ever give up KD to the Celtics. Not to mention, the Celtics have the best duo in the league with Jayson Tatum and Brown. Breaking that up would be a massive risk, and it doesn’t seem like it would be worth it, especially since KD is turning 35 later this year. Either way, this is a developing story, so stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest news and updates from around the basketball world.
Kyrie Irving is one of those players that creates all sorts of polarizing reactions. Some fans love him, while others absolutely hate him with a burning passion. Overall, it is simply because Irving isn’t afraid to speak about what he believes. Although it gets him into trouble sometimes, Irving continues to use his platform the way he wants. Additionally, some of the decisions he has made pertaining to his career have rubbed people the wrong way. The best example of this can be found when talking about none other than the Boston Celtics.
When Kyrie left that team, he had initially led them on to believe that he would absolutely be coming back to the franchise. Of course, that is not what happened. Instead, he teamed up with Kevin Durant on the Brooklyn Nets. So far, that has not gone as planned as the team has yet to make it out of the second round. However, that promises to change this year as the Nets have shown tremendous growth with both superstars on the floor. Unfortunately, KD is now injured, and when Kyrie plays his old team, he goes into the game severely overmatched.
Last night, Kyrie and the Nets tried to take on the Celtics, in Boston. Over the course of the year, the Celtics have looked like the best team in the league. On Wednesday night, they showcased that as they blew the Nets out of the water. They won 139-96, and even had a 46-16 lead following the first quarter. Overall, it was a pretty bad game for the Nets. Furthermore, it was not a great welcome for Kyrie, who was booed incessantly by fans. It was pretty hard for him to hear anything other than those boos during the warmup.
While it was a bad night for Kyrie, he should still keep his head up. Durant could be returning to the lineup soon, and when he does, the Nets will immediately become a solid squad again. Some even believe that this team could go on to win an NBA title, however, that remains to be seen. Let us know what you think of Boston’s treatment of Kyrie, in the comments below.
Following his retirement, Pierce became an analyst on TV where he became known for his controversial takes and obvious Celtics bias. He was certainly one of the most entertaining voices over at ESPN, although now, he can be heard giving his opinions alongside Garnett for Showtime. Additionally, Pierce has been working on a whole host of different businesses. He continues to make strides in the Cannabis industry, and Pierce is investing in enough companies to keep him busy. Overall, it’s been a productive retirement for the Celtics legend.
Paul Pierce, presented by Kevin Garnett speaks during the 2021 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame ceremony at Symphony Hall on September 11, 2021 in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Of course, the 2022-23 season started just a couple of months ago, and so far, it has been extremely interesting. Just like the rest of us, Pierce has been tapped in, and he has plenty to say on what he’s seen so far. With that said, we got to speak with The Truth for the latest edition of our “12 Days Of Christmas” series.
Throughout the interview, Pierce got to talk about the Celtics’ heartbreak from last year, the Ime Udoka situation, Jayson Tatum’s MVP campaign, and the difference between his era and the current one. You also may be surprised by who he thinks will be in the Finals this year.
This interview has been slightly edited for length and clarity
HNHH: Starting things off, when it comes to the season so far, what have your thoughts really been on the quality of basketball?
Paul Pierce: It’s been pretty good. You know, what is one thing that’s probably standing out the most to me? It’s kind of like the balance around the league. You know, you can’t just say one or two teams as contenders. I think you got about like six teams that can possibly win the championship this year. I really like some of the young teams who are thriving in the Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans. They’ve been a surprise early in the season. Obviously, we knew the Celtics will be good after they run last year. But when you look and you see Golden State, you know, they not in the top four right now. It just shows you how almost better everybody else has gotten. And I liked the balance across the league this year.
In terms of those young teams that are contending, you see Memphis and the Pelicans, you but they don’t have the same experience as a Golden State. So how do you think that will translate for them as the season goes on?
Man, you know, this is the way I look at it. Golden State was one of those young teams before too when they made the leap and they had to get over the hump of beating teams like San Antonio, who was in the middle of a dynasty or just finishing up. And so yeah, they don’t have experience which is why I believe that would give Golden State their advantage because of their experience, because they’ve been in deep playoff rounds, won championships, and these other teams are still learning how to win. So hopefully, they’ll use the regular season. For some of them who played in the playoffs last year, like Memphis and the Pelicans, they were in the playoffs last year. So they have a little experience. So hopefully, you know, they can gain confidence from that.
Former Boston Celtics player Paul Pierce celebrates on the sidelines after the Boston Celtics beat the Golden State Warriors 116-100 after Game Three of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 08, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
As a former Celtic obviously, you’re watching the team a lot. What do you think of their strong start to the season so far?
Yeah, I really expected them to come on really good, especially with the additions. Malcolm Brogdon really gave them some depth. I expect them to come on and be strong. Did I know they were gonna be this strong? I don’t know. But you know, right now, they look like the team to beat in the NBA. So they got strong play from the all-stars. Jayson Tatum looking like an MVP. Jaylen Brown is also looking like an MVP candidate too. So, you know those guys are playing well. They tough to beat.
Everyone is talking about Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum as an elite duo right now. They were an elite duo last year. But now they’ve really sort of kicked it up a notch. Where would you rank them in terms of the duos across the NBA right now?
I think they’re the best duo right now. I mean, you look at what they’ve been able to accomplish this year, even last year, when you look at the numbers, the numbers don’t lie. Jayson has given them 30 points again, and Jaylen giving them like 27 a game. So I’ll put them right up there at the top. You know, this ain’t no disrespect to the other guys who have got really good players, because you can name guys like LeBron and Anthony Davis, Kyrie and Kevin Durant? Joel Embiid and James Harden, and a number of other young stars with their teams. Murray and Trae Young… but I think I do truly believe that the [Celtics] got the best duo.
Coming into this season for the Celtics, there was a bit of controversy. They have a new coach, although one that was already in the system. On your end, how difficult is it for a team to overcome that mental hurdle, especially at the start of a season? Or do you think it didn’t really matter since they already had that core together?
It’s easy for us to speculate because when it all happened… Ime Udoka got suspended. It was just like, what he was able to create? What kind of culture did he make and taking into the powers you thought would kind of like, put a dent in their armor? But it looked like they got the leadership from within. A lot of his coaches are still there. A lot of the same players. They just added a couple more players, but I just think the infrastructure was there. And you know, when you got leadership from within from the sidelines to the players, and it just carries over, no matter who’s head coach, and because these guys have been together, they’ve won together. And they know what it takes.
Paul Pierce attends the game between the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Kansas Jayhawks during the 2022 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament National Championship at Caesars Superdome on April 04, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Going back to last season, you know, how hard was it for you personally to watch that Celtics team lose the finals to the Warriors, just having a personal attachment to that franchise?
It’s always tough. Game four was the game where I think Curry…That was the turning game. They got a chance to go up 3-1 and I just knew once they lost that game, I was like, ‘this ain’t right.’ They gave this team confidence and a courageous plan. Like the best player in basketball. So it definitely hurt. And I know they feel it more than me, because I was out there [once]. They knew that this was an opportunity, because you know, it’s hard to make it to the NBA Finals, and let alone winning. You can’t take that for granted.
What do you think the next step will have to be for this in order to get over the hump and be able to win a championship this time around? Because players like Jayson Tatum had it rough in the Finals.
Well, now that they’ve been on a big stage, they know what to expect. They showed that they was a veteran team, they didn’t get rattled in big moments. They understood the moment. Boston is a young team that has that experience now. So now, when that moment comes, they’ll know how to react better, and they will be better prepared. Not only for what it takes, and so on. And that’s that’s huge. You know, it’s tough when you’re going through your first finals against a team who’s been there, done that, you know, the lights, the media attention, all that can get to some young players, and you know, now that they’ve experienced it, I think there’ll be more equipped for it this time around.
As someone who won a title in Boston who knows what it is like to be on a dynasty in the making, do you think this current iteration of the Celtics has dynasty potential?
Well, yeah, I mean, I think the pieces are in place when you got two young stars like they do. A number of other young guys. Everything is in place, because when you looked at dynasties over the years, where you look at it, like how the Lakers did it when Kobe and Shaq were young, the San Antonio Spurs, the Golden State Warriors, you know, they had the infrastructure built with the young stars. And so that’s definitely there. But you got to get that first one. And once you get that first one under the belt, who knows what might happen with this thing?
Paul Pierce, NBA legend speaks during the NRL Grand Final Media Opportunity at Martin Place on October 04, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)
In terms of the modern-day NBA, you look at a team like the Warriors and they’re probably the best example of a dynasty in the contemporary era. Especially with players always jumping around from team to team. What has been the key to the Warriors dynasty and what is the blueprint for future NBA dynasties, moving forward?
If they didn’t win that much, then you know, they wouldn’t be resigning these guys all the time and keeping them together. So you know, they gotta win. That’s what’s gotta happen for Boston to stay together and for these two guys to grow together. They gotta win. You know, they keep going to the finals and losing, you probably see a shakeout. Right now is their time. They are still young, they know they got two great players, and that’s what you can build around moving forward, but they got to win. And that’s how it always starts with culture. You know, Boston Celtics have created a great culture for winning and it starts at the top, also ownership, coaching staff all the way through.
I just want to know what your thoughts were on the Draymond Green and Jordan pool situation because that was such a viral moment for that team and it also had ramifications on their free agency situation.
Well, you know, it shouldn’t happen. I think Draymond knows that it shouldn’t happen. Him being the veteran leader… shouldn’t have ever come to that. And I know he realized he made a mistake. But you know, they can get past stuff like that. And I truly believe they’ve gotten past it. When you’re in a culture like the Golden State Warriors, what they have in their leadership and their locker room, they can sweep stuff like that under the rug, and move on.
Jumping into the difference between eras. You played in a more defense-heavy era. You guys always talk about how it was much tougher to play, it was more aggressive on the defensive end. Maybe expand on that and how the game has changed because now more than ever, we see guys putting up these insane 40-50-point games.
I mean, it’s not only the difference in eras. As time has gone on, they’ve adjusted certain defensive rules that really give an advantage to the offensive player. They don’t allow a lot of bumping, they don’t allow a lot of holding, you know, and so, they really try to preach freedom of movement. And so when you allow that, then the advantage, the advantage is always gonna go to the offensive player. And that’s why you’re seeing these guys putting up record-setting numbers, not just individually. Just the other day I saw Sacramento put up like 140-145 points. But it’s good for the guys. Guys are better shooters these days, from top to bottom, and that’s why we are seeing these types of numbers.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – OCTOBER 01: UFC interim middleweight champion Israel Adesanya (L) and former NBA player Paul Pierce (R) pose for a photo during a media opportunity ahead of UFC 243 at Marvel Stadium on October 1, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
In terms of just the young stars that are really dominating the game right now, who is somebody that you think could dominate in any era? Whether that be your era, the 90s, 80s, etc.
A lot of these guys. You got to figure that Kevin Durant, Kyrie, the Greek Freak. A lot of these guys will be dominant in any era… Jokic, The Joker. Steph Curry, of course.
Transitioning into your post-playing career, what are some projects that you’ve really been looking forward to doing or working on right now?
Right now, I’m doing the podcast with Kevin Garnett. We do our weekly podcast. I’ve just been doing a lot of investing in different companies. I’m working on putting together my documentary, as we speak, been doing stuff in the cannabis space, launching my brands in Boston, Phoenix, Ohio. And I’m gonna talk to somebody about starting my own long tequila brand. Why not?
What has it been like to sort of reconnect with Kevin Garnett and be able to do that show and just talk hoops all the time?
I mean, we just at the house chillin,’ man. We were really good friends. He lives five minutes from me, our kids go to school together. So it’s just natural for us to just kind of come together and talk hoops.
It’s still pretty early into the season but if you could pick an MVP right now, who would it be and why?
Right now, I gotta go with Jayson Tatum, man. I mean, because he’s leading the best team in basketball record-wise so far. He stepped his game up to another level. But it’s a long race, you know? But right now as of today, I gotta go with Jayson Tatum.
Just lastly, probably the Celtics are in there, but who do you think is probably destined for an NBA Finals appearance this year and who do you think is going to win, and in how many games?
Oh, I really see the Celtics are getting back in the finals. It’s gonna be tough because I believe it’s gonna be them and Milwaukee but I think the Celts are gonna win in seven games. I think it’s gonna be tough to find another team that can beat the Golden State Warriors in a seven-game series. It’s just hard for me to see them losing a seven-game series to anybody in the West, so I’m gonna go with them. I’m going with a rematch of last year.
Who do you got winning that series?
Celtics are winning in seven.
Awesome! Thank you so much for taking the time today.
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