Celtics Beat

Pritchard Shines in Abu Dhabi, Bigger Role Coming? w Dan Greenberg

Join Adam Kaufman, Evan Valenti, and special guest Dan Greenberg of Barstool Sports as they dive into the Boston Celtics’ thrilling preseason opener in Abu Dhabi, where they edged out the Denver Nuggets in a nail-biting four-point victory! They spotlight Payton Pritchard’s standout performance and discuss his potential for a bigger role this season. With the Celtics aiming for their 19th championship banner, they analyze their evolving strategy centered around three-point shooting and the impressive depth of their roster.

They also explore the dynamics between stars Jason Tatum and Jaylen Brown as they prepare to tackle the upcoming season with renewed focus and determination. Tune in for insights, analysis, and all the excitement surrounding the Celtics as they gear up for another competitive year!

0:00 – Intro
0:21 – Preseason game recap
2:55 – Celtics shooting threes
5:11 – Importance of shooting
7:10 – Mazzulla ball explained
9:40 – Basketball beauty
15:55 – Pritchard’s vital role
19:10 – Last gift from Ainge
21:57 – Pritchard’s increased role
24:43 – Growth as playmaker
27:01 – Bigger picture thoughts
29:58 – Brown’s potential leap
32:17 – Tatum’s playmaking element
34:38 – Tatum’s playoff performance
36:20 – Tatum’s impact on winning
39:05 – Tatum vs. other stars
42:01 – Tatum’s unique role
44:03 – Top five player
48:00 – Stress-free year
51:04 – Enjoyable season ahead
52:48 – Historic NBA season
54:57 – Celtics season opener
57:01 – Knicks’ new challenges
1:00:59 – Respect for Giannis

 

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Jackson Tolliver

Jackson Tolliver is a producer, writer, and editor for CLNS Media. He graduated from Emerson College in 2024 where he studied journalism, focused on sports media. He previously worked for The Boston Globe as a sports correspondent and WHDH 7News as a broadcast writer.

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