Anything is Podable
11 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsNBC Sports Boston is proud to present "Anything is Podable", the untold stories of the 2008 Boston Celtics. This podcast features the extended interviews and stories we collected from our documentary produced earlier this year, "Anything is Possible".
"Anything is Podable" is presented by Coastal Heritage Bank.
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Episodes
S1E11: Bonus Episode: Ray Allen reflects on time with Celtics; relationships with KG & Rondo
August 31, 2018 00:51 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MB(1:30) Ray Allen opens up about growing up in South Carolina, and how the adversity he faced there helped him become the player he was. (6:30) Ray Allen explains why he chose to go to UCONN (9:00) Ray Allen tells the story of how he was ALMOST drafted by the Boston Celtics in the 1996 draft, and the conversation he had with Red Auerbach on draft day. (12:00) Ray Allen talks being traded to Boston (17:00) Ray talks about his relationship with KG and whether he thinks they will speak ...
S1E10: [10] A Dynasty Derailed
August 13, 2018 06:10 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBAfter raising the 17th banner to the rafters of the Boston Garden, the Celtics were the heavy favorites going into the 2008/2009 season. A series of injuries over the next few years, including a February night in Utah where Kevin Garnett landed awkwardly trying to finish off an alley-oop. In 2010, a rematch with the Lakers, but another injury - this time to Kendrick Perkins - led to the C's squandering a lead in Game 7. The years that followed included the dismantling of "The Big ...
S1E9: [9] Banner 17
August 13, 2018 06:09 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBBoston closes out the Lakers at TD Garden in convincing fashion, proceeded by Paul Pierce going from thinking his days in a Celtics uniform were over to winning Finals MVP. The players tell the stories of an epic postgame locker room celebration, including Leon Powe asking, "Who is this random guy?!?!" Also, the Duckboat Parade that Doc Rivers promised Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen becomes a reality. "Anything is Podable" is presented by Coastal Heritage Bank. See Privacy...
S1E8: [8] A Rivalry Renewed Against the Lakers
August 13, 2018 06:08 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBCeltics. Lakers. The two most storied franchises in NBA history. It was perfect theater that the Celtics long road back from a 21 year absence in the Finals was against their long time rival. In Episode 8, we hear from the players on the first four games of the Finals, including containing Kobe Bryant, the story behind Paul Pierce leaving Game 1 in a wheelchair, and a young reserve forward exploding off the bench. "Anything is Podable" is presented by Coastal Heritage Bank. See P...
S1E7: [7] A Bumpy Playoff Road in the Eastern Conference
August 13, 2018 06:07 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBBoston breezed through the regular season winning 66 games, the third most in team history. When the playoffs started, the road was not as easy. Episode 7 looks at the surprisingly difficult time the Celtics had in the 1st Round against a young Atlanta Hawks team. Also, in the 2nd Round, Paul Pierce and LeBron James went toe-to-toe in one of the best Game 7 duels in league history. The Conference Finals featured the changing of the guard in the East from the veteran Detroit Pistons...
S1E6: [6] The Competitions
August 13, 2018 06:06 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBWhile the 2008 Boston Celtics immediately clicked on the court, their off the court relationship grew from continuous competitions among the players. In Episode 6, we bring you the untold stories from the players. The score needed to be kept at practice. Dice games...card games. Push-up contests in the snow. Plus, a legendary story about Kevin Garnett performing the most athletic feat Doc Rivers has ever seen. "Anything is Podable" is presented by Coastal Heritage Bank. See Priv...
S1E5: [5] Running through the Regular Season
August 13, 2018 06:05 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBEven though the Celtics roster was flipped on its head heading into the season, the chemistry - and dominance - came early. Boston jumped out to a record setting 29-3 start, along with a key road trip through Texas, and defensive mindset lead by Kevin Garnett. "Anything is Podable" is presented by Coastal Heritage Bank. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S1E4: [4] Ubuntu
August 13, 2018 06:04 - 21 minutes - 20 MBWith the "Big 3" in place, Danny Ainge now looked to add other pieces to what was considered a serious contender for the upcoming 2007/08 season. Insert Eddie House and James Posey. Following adding the pieces together, it was now Doc Rivers task to get a collection of veteran All-Stars, critical young players and the entire organization on the same page. The introduction of a single word resulted in a strong bond and mindset for every player on the roster. "Anything is Podable" i...
S1E3: [3] Assembling the Big 3
August 13, 2018 06:03 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBDespite finishing the 2006/07 season with the second worst record in the NBA, Danny Ainge and the Boston Celtics once again missed out on any sort of luck in the NBA Draft Lottery, and a chance at selecting Kevin Durant. Ainge turned a lower pick and several up and coming young players into two perennial All-Stars. The Celtics President of Basketball Operations was also able to hang on to a key piece that would pay tremendous dividends towards raising a banner. "Anything is Podabl...
S1E2: [2] The Early Years of New Ownership
August 13, 2018 06:02 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBEpisode 2 of "Anything is Podable" looks at how Wyc Grousbeck, Steve Pagliuca, and the current ownership group bought the franchise from absentee owner, Paul Gaston. The group rebuilt the front office, successfully convincing Danny Ainge and Doc Rivers to leave their comfortable TV jobs. Ainge acquired the necessary assets to make franchise altering trades, and Doc helped Paul Pierce grow into the face of the franchise. "Anything is Podable" is presented by Coastal Heritage Bank. ...
S1E1: [1] Rebuilding the Franchise
August 13, 2018 06:01 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBBefore we look at how the 2008 Boston Celtics were assembled, Episode 1 looks back at the most difficult period in franchise history, following Boston's previous NBA title in 1986. The team dealt with aging superstars, injuries, terrible lottery outcomes, poor front office decisions, and two tragedies. "Anything is Podable" is presented by Coastal Heritage Bank. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-m...