Hardwood Knocks

Dan is joined by Bobby Manning (@RealBobManning) from CLNS Media and The Garden Report podcast for a deep dive into the REIGNING CHAMPION Boston Celtics. Support Bobby's GREAT work by following his written stuff for CLNS here. And also subscribe to The Garden Report podcast here. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:16 - The Celtics parade (Bobby was in it!)8:09 - What stood out about the 2023-24 Celtics10:30 - Why are people conditioned to doubt this Boston team?16:32 - The Celtics are SPENDING18:44 - Impact of Kristaps Porzingis injury21:09 - Backup big rotation23:53 - Why is Jayson Tatum so polarizing?31:25 - Jaylen Brown continues to develop36:43 - Defense, defense, defense + Title path43:17 - Early impressions of Baylor Scheierman45:26 - Biggest threats to Boston in the East55:00 - Losing Charles Lee57:13 - Biggest roster concerns58:30 - Top-10 rotation59:11 - Best crunch-time lineup59:28 - Funky lineups we want to see1:00:37 - Win totals, Are the Celtics still in a tier all their own?SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING