Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics With Rainin' J's
1,866 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsLocked On Celtics is a daily Boston Celtics podcast by Boston Sports Journal beat writer John Karalis. It's an inside look at the C's from a former professional basketball player who is at practices & games. Hear from players, call in to the voicemail line, and hear from some great guest hosts. It's the #1 podcast choice for Celtics fans. Part of the Locked On Podcast network.
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Rainin' J's Boston Celtics podcast Episode 16
January 30, 2016 17:54 - 56 minutesThe Celtics are on a nice 5-game winning streak and John and Jay are enjoying the defense behind this stretch of success. Marcus Smart and Avery Bradley (and Jae Crowder) are making life hell for opposing back courts... so much so that opponents are even amazed by the tenacity. The bench has also come alive led by Kelly Olynyk and Evan Turner... who is playing so well right now that even John has to give him love in this episode. Also getting love: Isaiah Thomas for his selection to the All...
Rainin' J's Boston Celtics Podcast episode 15
January 24, 2016 18:21 - 1 hourThe Celtics are starting to take shape, and John and Jay kick things off talking about how the rotations are finally following some sort of pattern. Kelly Olynyk is hot, Jerebko is playing better, and the offense is starting to click. And since the season is halfway done, the guys figured they'd do something completely original and hand out some team awards. Plus we get into some trade talk courtesy of the Cleveland Cavaliers and their sudden coaching move (including why John would NOT be a...
Rainin' J's Boston Celtics Podcast Episode 14
January 16, 2016 17:08 - 1 hourJay and John return this week to talk about the Celtics continued ups and downs... especially those of Kelly Olynyk who can either be really, really good, or really, really bad. Still, it seems like he's part of a much more solid rotation, and we discuss how health is allowing Brad Stevens to finally get the guys he wants out on the floor... even if it means Marcus Smart has to guard a guy a foot taller than he is. Also discussed: The only instance when it's sort of allowable for Evan Turner...
Rainin' J's Boston Celtics podcast Episode 13
January 09, 2016 05:42 - 1 hourSo... here we are, struggling to figure out what's wrong with the Boston Celtics after they've lost 4 out of 5 games. How much do Isaiah Thomas' struggles impact the offense? Do they really miss Avery Bradley THAT much? And what can Danny Ainge REALLY do when he says he wants to "consolidate the roster?" All that plus answers to your Twitter questions including Jordan Mickey's D-League dominance... and Jordan Crawford scoring 72 points in China! SEVENTY TWO!! Enjoy the show #Celtics #Bos...
Rainin' J's Podcast Episode 12
January 03, 2016 17:54 - 1 hourJohn and Jay spend most of this show trying to figure out just what the hell is going on with the Celtics and their struggles against bad teams. Guys are trying to take blame all over the place, as is Brad Stevens, but how much of this really is the coach's fault? Is he handling the depth the right way? Plus, why some guys need to just give up taking 3's at almost all costs, why the Celtics can soon go smaller more often (especially if they stop playing David Lee), and a fond look back at t...
Rainin' J's Podcast Episode 11
December 19, 2015 18:04 - 1 hourScrap everything we said last week, because this past week saw the Celtics get progressively worse over their three games... all losses. Kelly Olynyk is frustrating. So is Avery Bradley (which might be unfair), and David Lee is a net negative across the board. So why is Lee getting so much time when guys like Tyler Zeller keep wasting away on the bench? All that, plus, we address some trade rumors, look at life on the one year anniversary of the Rondo trade, and Jay expresses some disappoin...
Rainin' J's Podcast Episode 10
December 13, 2015 20:55 - 1 hourThis show can be boiled down to one simple theme.... these guys are pretty good. We get into the epic game against Golden State, including how awesome Avery Bradley's defense has been. Plus, the very good problem of how to fit Marcus Smart into this lineup and what his return will allow the Celtics to do for Brad Stevens. It wasn't ALL sunshine and rainbows in this show, though. I questioned how the Celtics were handling things down the stretch and whether Isaiah Thomas gets away from the ...
Rainin' J's Podcast Episode 9
December 07, 2015 12:51 - 1 hourJohn and Jay discuss an interesting week for the Celtics. David Lee (or for some reason, John calls him Derrick) and his desire for more minutes is an instant hot topic (and fodder for one of John's rants). Also, is Avery Bradley on more than just a hot streak, is he going to work his way into All Star discussion? Plus... Wyc's open to trading the Nets pick, Danny Ainge's masterwork with the Celtics contracts, we yell at Michael Jordan, look at why the Spurs are the Spurs and what the Celtics...
Rainin' J's Podcast Episode 8
November 29, 2015 18:09 - 57 minutesJohn and Jay return with John instantly complaining about Evan Turner and the 76'ers "process." Plus, the wide-ranging impact of Marcus Smart's injury, angry Brad Stevens, Amir Johnson's ankles, Rajon Rondo, and answers to your Twitter questions. Oh and John swears he can score 8 points if he played for the Warriors. #BostonCeltics #Celtics #NBA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rainin' J's Podcast Episode 7
November 21, 2015 16:12 - 1 hourJohn & Jay look back on what was really a very good week for the Boston Celtics. They currently boast the best defense in the league and a re-tooled starting lineup. We discuss the evolution of the rotations, and how they seem set now. We hand out our 15% of the season MVP, John compares Jae Crowder to a drink on the Simpsons, Jay looks WAAAAY into the future and gets irrational about the playoffs, and John caves in and declares Evan Turner..... too important to trade. All that plus a discuss...
Rainin' J's Podcast Episode 6
November 14, 2015 19:46 - 59 minutesIt was a pretty successful week for the #BostonCeltics. John and Jay talk about the defense (4th in the NBA!) that drove two high-quality wins, including how Amir Johnson could be a game-changer for the #Celtics. We get a little reality check on RJ "Smooth Criminal" Hunter, discuss what Avery Bradley is and what he might become, the need for more Olynyk, and the answers to your Twitter questions (including some college talk already). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...
Rainin' J's Episode 5
November 08, 2015 22:20 - 59 minutesJohn and Jay see some hope in all the lineup changes. Believe it or not, the future rotations are starting to take shape... and they may not include David Lee. What should the new starting line up be (and should it include Isaiah Thomas), plus answers to your Twitter questions, and we have a lot of fun at Brooklyn's expense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rainin' J's Podcast Episode 4
November 01, 2015 13:44 - 1 hourJohn and Jay talk about the first two games of the Celtics season, why Brad Stevens decided to use Evan Turner so much against Toronto. Plus, the fascinating big man rotation gets even wilder with Jared Sullinger's re-emergence, Avery Bradley's place on the perimeter, and some choice words for ESPN after the Grantland mess. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rainin J's Podcast Episode 3
October 25, 2015 16:52 - 1 hourJay and John are back after a disgusting end to the preseason with a look at what's been surprising going into the season. Plus, we answer your Twitter questions about the rotation, the rookies, and which teams we should be looking at if Boston might be trading for a star. All that, and John goes way out on a limb talking about Kevin Durant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rainin' J's Podcast Episode 2
October 18, 2015 19:39 - 1 hourJay and John discuss the past week for the Boston Celtics, which includes a lot of RJ Hunter love. Plus we answer your questions about who'll finish games, whether Isaiah Thomas should start, and how long Jared Sullinger will be here. Plus, we beg Brad Stevens to give us one GOOD technical this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Raining J's Podcast Episode 1
October 14, 2015 02:08 - 51 minutesJohn Karalis & Jay King discuss what went well and not so well after the first two preseason games. Is Jared Sullinger out of the rotation? Is Kelly Olynyk ready to make the leap. Is Marcus Smart the new James Harden (no, we're not crazy, but it did come up), and can the Celtics win, gulp, 50 games? (re-upploaded for feed purposes) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices