Could Celtics Be Even Better in ’24-25 w/ Drew Carter

Drew Carter is the play-by-play voice for the Boston Celtics and NBC Sports Boston. Join him, Adam Kaufman, and Evan Valenti as they dive into the Boston Celtics’ electrifying start to the 2024-25 NBA season, where they’ve kicked off with an impressive 2-0 record! In this episode of Celtics Beat, they analyze their heavy reliance on three-point shooting, highlighted by a record-tying 61 attempts in their opening game. With stars like Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown leading the charge, they discuss how their offensive strategy combines intricate ball movement with elite shooting to create scoring opportunities.

They’ll also reflect on the emotional Ring Night celebration and the impact of players like Payton Pritchard as the Celtics aim for a historic season. Tune in for insights, analysis, and a look ahead at what could be a championship run!

0:00 – Intro
0:25 – Road to Banner 19
2:12 – Three-point shooting record
6:56 – Beautiful basketball explained
8:29 – Knicks’ perimeter issues
10:00 – Celtics’ efficient offense
12:11 – Ball movement evolution
16:34 – Celtics improved roster
19:12 – Tatum’s shooting improvement
24:11 – Brown’s strong performance
25:55 – Jaylen’s physical growth
28:12 – Tatum’s MVP aspirations
30:22 – Tatum’s improved play
34:30 – Losing vs. Winning
36:44 – Tatum entering prime
42:28 – Ring Night excitement
44:41 – Celtics family celebration
50:57 – Crowd’s excitement
54:11 – Pritchard’s work ethic
57:58 – Upcoming Celtics games

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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.