First To The Floor: A Boston Celtics Podcast

First To The Floor: A Boston Celtics Podcast


Latest Episodes

Offseason Temperature Check (Ep. 153)
September 15, 2021

How should Celtics fans manage their expectations for Ime Udoka and his extended coaching staff? Has Brad Stevens set the bar too high? Plus, should the Celtics inquire on the reported Zach Lavine and

John Karalis on the Benchmarks for a Successful Season (Ep. 152)
September 11, 2021

If Tatum isn't a genuine superstar, does anything else matter? If Udoka can't impact team ball movement, what are we doing? John Karalis joins us to react to Celtics Reddit's top 5 benchmarks for a su

The Hitchhikers Guide to Capology (Ep. 151)
September 09, 2021

Soft cap? Tax Apron? BAE? BRI? What does it all mean, Basil? In this episode, Wayne Spooney helps us understand the many facets of the NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement. This is a safe space, where

Ben Simmons drama through a Celtics lens
September 06, 2021

Cut for time: What opportunities does the Ben Simmons situation present for the Celtics?

CelticsBlog’s Adam Taylor + Juancho Trade Reactions (Ep. 150)
September 04, 2021

CelticsBlog lead writer and podcast host Adam Taylor joins us to discuss Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown’s success metrics, how to track and quantify their progression, and its importance relative to ot

Breaking the Curse of Isaiah Thomas (Ep. 149)
August 31, 2021

This week we’re joined by Dr Charles Ulysses Norris Thorpe, a Professor of Curse Studies and the world’s leading expert on the curse of Isaiah Thomas. Dr Thorpe explains the origins of the curse, its

Celtics Lob the Bag to Timelord (Ep. 148)
August 22, 2021

The Celtics secure Robert Williams with a contract extension, but what does this reveal about Brad Stevens’ approach. Is it too early to draw (un)fair comparisons to Danny Ainge? Plus, Smart or Dumb?

Marcus Smart, Starting Point Guard (Ep. 147)
August 18, 2021

The Summer League Celtics’ dream run comes to an end, falling short to the Kings in the title game thanks to a very unfavorable turnover and field goal attempt disparity. Plus, Brad Stevens secures Ma

Carsen Edwards Summer Showcase (Ep. 146)
August 14, 2021

Have Carsen Edwards and Romeo Langford proven they can add value to an NBA roster (or a trade)? With Paul Millsap’s name floating around as a potential free agent add, what realistic free agents would

Summer League Dynasty (Ep. 145)
August 13, 2021

The ridiculously fun Summer League Celtics continue to dominate their opponents, led by the extremely promising talents of Payton Pritchard and Aaron Nesmith. Plus, evaluating the Dennis Schröder sign