The Boston Celtics might be at the start of a long reign over the Eastern Conference, or they may have missed their best shot at winning a title in this era. The outcome may depend on how they approach the 2022 offseason. The NBA playoffs have a way of highlighting deficiencies like nothing else can.
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Bill Russell believes the Boston Celtics can raise championship banner No. 18 next season. After falling to the Golden State Warriors in six games, Bill Russell is not giving up hope when it comes to his beloved Boston Celtics raising championship banner No. 18 next year. Boston was certainly battle-tested this season. The Celtics won playoff series over
Former Boston Celtics player Isaiah Thomas called out the Celts for urging Robert Williams III to play through injury during the NBA Finals. Celtics fans still miss Isaiah Thomas, but Thomas is confident that the Celts want nothing to do with him. Aside from the fact that they could have called him up on a
Shaq brings love to his hometown of Newark, NJ by teaming up with IcyHot to refurbish local basketball courts through his Comebaq Courts program. Only the biggest NBA legends are known mononymously, which is why Newark native Shaquille O’Neal is known throughout the world simply as “Shaq.” Shaq’s name brings a gravitas to all that he
The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. The NBA Finals MVP conversation held an unusually large share of the conversation before this series started, largely because of Steph Curry. The future Hall-of-Famer has helped lead the
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum. (Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports) Watch: Yadier Molina records first strikeout of his MLB career (Video) by Scott Rogust The Boston Celtics prevailed in Game 3 of the NBA Finals over the Golden State Warriors. Here are the best memes and tweets from the night. Game 3 of the NBA Finals
The Golden State Warriors now face a 2-1 deficit, with the potential of falling further behind in the series with another game remaining in Boston. After the game, however, all the attention was on Celtics fans, rather than the performance of the team. That’s thanks to the likes of Klay Thompson, Steve Kerr and more,
COVID is making things challenging for ESPN to broadcast Game 1 of the 2022 NBA Finals. ESPN will be short-handed in the broadcast booth ahead of Game 1 of the 2022 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. The New York Post reported on Thursday analyst Jeff Van Gundy and
The NBA Finals ticket prices have sky rocketed as the needle moves because these two fanbases will pay for it. For anyone that wants to attend the NBA Finals, better get ready to fork out some serious cash because tickets are not cheap. These ticket prices are absurd because the cheapest one on the secondary
Marcus Smart may have inadvertently given the Golden State Warriors some bulletin-board material ahead of their 2022 NBA Finals matchup vs. his Boston Celtics. With the Golden State Warriors squaring off with the Boston Celtics in the 2022 NBA Finals, Boston guard Marcus Smart offered an interesting take about what could have been in 2018… During an episode of
The Golden State Warriors have so much more NBA Finals experience over the Boston Celtics. With the 2022 NBA Finals set to tip off Thursday night in San Francisco, it should be noted that the Golden State Warriors have infinitely more championship experience over the Boston Celtics. Although Boston will be playing in its 22nd NBA
Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka was doused in water by an excited Celts locker room, but he was quick to remind them that there’s no banner up just yet. When big games are won, coaches are the ones who can expect to be dunked on. Whether it’s water or sports drinks, players show their
Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) NFL world mourns the loss of Arizona Cardinals cornerback Jeff Gladney by John Buhler Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum shared the text message he sent Kobe Bryant before Game 7. Jayson Tatum had Kobe Bryant on his mind ahead of the Celtics’ win-or-go-home Game 7 on Sunday
Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jean Segura s and Boston Celtics center Al Horford have both struggled to see the postseason in their lengthy careers. There are a few things that Jean Segura and Al Horford have in common. For one, the two elite athletes both call the Dominican Republic home: Horford is from Puerto Plata; Segura
Scott Foster, NBA. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Tony La Russa uses decades-old reference to inspire hope in White Sox offense by John Buhler The NBA has all the faith in the world in Scott Foster calling a great Game 7 between the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat to decide the 2022 Eastern Conference Finals.
The All-NBA teams were revealed ahead of Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals, and Jayson Tatum made the First Team for the first time of his career. The Conference Finals are still ongoing, with the Golden State Warriors one win over the Dallas Mavericks away from the NBA Finals, while the Boston Celtics and
Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) Mets, White Sox trade target suffers injury scare by Mark Powell Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown pointed the finger at the officials after hist team’s tough home loss to the Miami Heat in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday evening. Despite a 40-point performance, Jaylen Brown is clearly
Jimmy Butler, Miami Heat. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) Steven Matz injury: Cardinals have easy solution if it’s serious by Mark Powell The Miami Heat could be getting Jimmy Butler back ahead of Game 4 vs. the Boston Celtics. After losing Jimmy Butler early in Game 3 vs. the Boston Celtics, the Miami Heat would rally
There’s no one else quite like Jimmy Butler, who helped give the Heat a 1-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals and solidified his place as a superstar. Plus: How the Warriors overwhelmed the Mavericks on both ends of the floor. Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals began the way a skeptic of the
Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka criticized stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown for their disappointing Game 1 loss to the Miami Heat. With the Eastern Conference on the line, the Boston Celtics were quickly felled by the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the Conference Finals. Winning by 11 points, the Heat burned brightly with
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – MAY 13: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics celebrates a basket against Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the third quarter in Game Six of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinals at Fiserv Forum on May 13, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and
Former Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter Freedom believes that billionaire Elon Musk could bring “justice” to the NBA if he purchased the league. Elon Musk has made waves in his aggressive bid to buy Twitter, but Enes Kanter Freedom has another major purchase in mind for Musk: the NBA. The former Boston Celtics center, who
Less than a month from his 36th birthday, a rejuvenated Al Horford has helped keep the Celtics alive against the Bucks. Plus: a note on the NBA’s MVP award. The NBA playoffs have a way of producing unlikely heroes. In arduous battles where each team knows the other’s tendencies, anticipates its tactics and keys in
The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. At first glance, it would be hard to place blame on Giannis Antetokounmpo for any of the Bucks’ offensive struggles in their 2-2 split with the Boston Celtics. He’s
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart endured two injuries during Game 1 of the 2022 Eastern Conference Semifinals, adding to a long list of past injuries. The Milwaukee Bucks opened the Eastern Conference Semifinals series with a bang, defeating the Boston Celtics 101-89. Although Giannis Antetokounmpo deserves credit playing at an MVP level, it’s also true
Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) Ben Simmons could make his Nets’ debut at home in Game 4 by Sapphires Sealey Kevin Durant has not been his best offensively in the first two games of the Brooklyn Nets-Boston Celtics series. He explained why. Kevin Durant has not been himself
Kyrie Irving, Brooklyn Nets, Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) Jayson Tatum game winner: Celtics steal show from Kyrie Irving, Nets by Mark Powell Brooklyn Nets star guard Kyrie Irving absolutely hates everything about the Boston Celtics. The pure unrivaled disdain Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets has for the Boston Celtics is
Boston Celtics GM Brad Stevens Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports Bud Light offers to set up Patrick Beverley with post-game beverages by Sapphires Sealey Brad Stevens did not hesitate to shoot down the idea of him taking over the head coaching position with the Los Angeles Lakers. The Los Angeles Lakers are on
With their most important player out for at least a month, it’s worth wondering whether the Celtics are still the same threat they were before Rob Williams’ injury. The harshest reality in the NBA is that a team could spend months furiously coalescing into a juggernaut, only to be undone by a poorly-timed injury while
The Dallas Mavericks have turned their season around with one of the NBA’s best defenses, while Derrick White has given the Celtics exactly what they need. It wasn’t long ago that the Dallas Mavericks’ season, and a year of Luka Dončić’s prime, was on the brink of falling by the wayside. On December 30, Dallas
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