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Marc D'Amico

You might've heard the story, but you've never heard it like this. Celtics Insiders Marc D'Amico, Sean Grande and Abby Chin take you behind the scenes for the first and only official Boston Celtics podcast. If you want to connect to Celtics stories and Legends like you never have before, you're in the right spot.

View From The Rafters: Behind the Scenes with the Boston Celtics

Josh Minott joins VFTR on his birthday – and he’s bringing the gift of storytelling. The rising Celtics forward dives into his NBA journey, the grind of earning minutes on a championship-level roster, and why humor helps him stay locked in through the ups and downs of a season. He shares what wearing No. 8 means to him, how Celtics fans have embraced his energy, and why playing hard is non-negotiable. Minott also opens up about his role in Boston’s depth-driven rotation, learning through real NBA reps, playing alongside another sparkplug wing in Hugo Gonzalez, and feeding off team energy. He touches on what it’s like guarding star players (preparing for war), his Jamaican heritage, championship hunger, and the fiery dynamic between him and Joe Mazzulla. 

00:18: A birthday surprise for Josh
00:55: Navigating an inconsistent role on a deep roster
02:45: Josh seeing his hard work pay off
04:29: Building a winning routine
05:34: Why Celtics fans fell in love with Josh’s energy
08:20: The meaning behind No. 8
10:19: Playing alongside Hugo Gonzalez & feeding off team energy
11:08: Defensive mindset: guarding the opponent’s best
13:08: Jamaican heritage & hopes for Jamaican hoops
17:45: Championship goals & fiery relationship with Joe Mazzulla

Josh Minott on his Breakout Role, Jamaican Roots & Hungry Mindset: ‘It’s Kill or be Killed’

Celtics Legend Robert Parish joins the VFTR pod for a wide-ranging conversation on one of the greatest eras in Boston basketball history, while connecting it with the game today. Parish reflects on the unselfish culture of the 1986 Celtics, reconnecting with Larry Bird and Kevin McHale, and what it meant to be a part of the original Big 3. He shares stories of the moment he knew how special that Celtics team would become, the hard lesson he learned when joining that team, and the underappreciated legacy of Cedric Maxwell. The Hall-of-Famer also dives into going head-to-head with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, winning titles with both Bird and Michael Jordan, and comparisons between the 1986 and 2024 championship teams. He gives his thoughts on why Jayson Tatum is a “generational talent,” and his view on Victor Wembanyama and the evolution of big men. From Celtics City nostalgia to a Maxwell Hall of Fame campaign, The Chief delivers honesty, humor, and timeless perspective on what makes championship basketball. 

1:36 – What made the 1986 Celtics so special
4:44 – Reuniting with Larry Bird and Kevin McHale
6:21 – Cedric Maxwell’s overlooked impact
8:08 – When Parish knew the Celtics were championship material
10:14 – The origin story of No. 00
12:11 – Jayson Tatum as a “generational talent”
14:26 – Similarities between 1986 and 2024 title teams
14:40 – Parish on load management & his games-played record
19:30 – Battling Kareem & the most unstoppable big men
22:48 – Winning titles with Bird and MJ, their different leadership styles
28:54 – Cedric Maxwell’s Hall of Fame campaign

Robert Parish Talks Winning Titles with Larry Bird & Michael Jordan

Remember when Isaiah Thomas popcorned Jaylen Brown’s car during JB’s rookie season? Isaiah Thomas does, and he tells the whole story here. IT joined the VFTR crew in studio during his recent trip to Boston to remember the glory days of when he and Celtics Nation first fell in love, and how it still feels like he’s on the roster. Thomas describes what it felt like to become a bona fide superstar for the Celtics during his 2.5 seasons in Boston. He became an MVP candidate. As a result, he earned some dream opportunities that he still remembers like it was yesterday, like hearing Shaq and Kevin Garnett respect and compliment him during a trip to the Inside the NBA studios, and his first experience as an NBA All-Star. 

00:55: IT explains why Boston feels like home to him, and how it feels like he’s still on the roster
05:30: Isaiah promises it felt “different” the first time he suited up for the Celtics at TD Garden
07:00: IT touches on his height, at 5-foot-9, and how that supercharged his story
09:00: Grande says IT was “the match to the flame” for those underdog teams
10:50: Telling the story of a memorable trip to the Inside the NBA studios
14:00: Remembering his first All-Star experience and being like “a kid in a candy store”
17:00: What it was like playing with rookie Jaylen Brown
20:45: IT tells the story of when he popcorned Jaylen Brown’s car at TD Garden
23:50: IT plugs is hew podcast – the Point Game Pod

Isaiah Thomas Tells Stories of Popcorning Jaylen Brown’s Car & First Visit to Inside the NBA

Luka Garza grew up an East Coast guy, and after eight years in the Midwest, is excited to be back after signing with the Boston Celtics this past offseason. He explains what separated the Celtics from other potential suiters in free agency, including the fact that some members of Boston’s front office still remembered his pre-Draft workout from 2021. Garza also dives into the astonishing lineage of athletic success in his family, and opens up about a life-threatening surgery he underwent heading into his sophomore year of college that led to a 10-pound cyst being removed from his abdomen.

00:15: Living in downtown and settling into Boston
02:10: On the drivers in Boston
03:00: The Celtics have had an eye on Garza for a while
05:50: Attractiveness of the Celtics’ player development program and what sets it apart
09:10: On the developing chemistry of the new frontcourt with Neemias Queta and Xavier Tillman
11:50: The astonishing lineage of athletic success in his family, dating back decades
16:05: Reliving a life-threating surgery that led to a 10-pound cyst being removed from his abdomen

Luka Garza Details Life-Threatening Surgery and Decision To Join Celtics

Bill Russell, Tommy Heinsohn and KC Jones told stories for decades about their basketball dynasty during the 1950s and 1960s. But what was it like growing up as one of their children during those epic dynasty years?

Karen Russell, Paul Heinsohn and Bryna Jones, who are children of those three NBA legends and Basketball Hall of Famers, came together for a special episode that revolved around that exact topic. Amid the conversation, they discuss parallels between those great dynasty teams,and the teams of the present that are headlined by Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum.

00:40: Growing up as a kid during Celtics dynasty years
03:02: Differences between being a Celtics kid now, versus back in the day
08:30: How social media reconnected the “Dynasty Kids”
11:33: Why KC Jones is under-appreciated, and how Red Auerbach respected his players
14:12: What it was like having an NBA coach as a dad
22:35: The care Russell, Heinsohn, Jones and the Celtics had for one another
23:50: The Celtics dynasty teams used to do what?!
26:55: Reflecting on the Celtics City docuseries on HBO
30:28: Remembering Bill Russell saying in the 1969 Finals that the Lakers’ balloons wouldn’t be dropped
31:18: Detachment from their fathers due to the team travel
34:15: Discussing the current players and their kids, including Jayson and Deuce Tatum
39:30: Why are they and their families such fans of the current Celtics teams?
44:55: Seeing their dads’ numbers hanging in the rafters never gets old

Kids of Bill Russell, Tommy Heinsohn, KC Jones recall growing up during Celtics Dynasties

Get to know the history and personality of one of the newest Celtics, Anfernee Simons, as he joins View From The Rafters for the first time. Simons explains why he believes the Celtics culture and coaching will take his game to another level this season. He also opens up about some of the most emotional and “craziest” experiences of his NBA career, including having a front-row seat to Damian Lillard’s game-winner against the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2019, and scoring 43 points the day after his grandfather passed away in 2022.

Anfernee Simons on Celtics trade, reliving Damian Lillard’s 2019 playoff run

What led to Joe Mazzulla saying some of his wildest quotes? How did Payton Pritchard make it through the 2021-22 season, when he requested a trade? What makes the STOCK Exchange of Derrick White and Jrue Holiday so special? Those are just a few of the topics we cover in Season 5’s greatest hits episode. We also highlight the top moments from our mega Celtics podcast crossover, talk with assistant coaches Sam Cassell and Phil Pressey about their journeys and futures, and catch up with rookies Baylor Scheierman and Anton Watson on what they’ve learned from being around superstars like Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Enjoy the greatest hits from another excellent season (and one that’s still ongoing – we’ve got more episodes to come)! 00:19 - Joe Mazzulla
11:06 - Derrick White & Jrue Holiday
17:25 - Sam Cassell
24:53 - Anton Watson & Baylor Scheierman
29:36 - Payton Pritchard
37:08 - Phil Pressey
42:25 - Mega-CrossoverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S5 Greatest Hits: Mazzulla’s Quotes, STOCK Exchange, Pritchard Opening Up & More

What happens when many of the top Celtics podcasts unite under one roof? You get the official Celtics mega crossover pod 🎙️☘️ View From The Rafters hosts Marc D’Amico, Sean Grande and Abby Chin brought John Karalis of Locked On Celtics, Chris Forsberg of Celtics Talk and Jay King of Still Poddable together for a one-of-a-kind episode featuring great stories, New Year’s resolutions and light-hearted shenanigans along the way. They discuss their favorite Celtics memories, such as Leon Powe’s return to Oakland and Isaiah Thomas’ 53-point playoff gem, as well as which player is the best quote from those whom they’ve covered. They close it out with some measured opinions on the 2024-2025 campaign. Check out the end of the pod where they give a special shoutout to their fans and info on how you can listen to each show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celtics Mega Crossover Podcast: C’s Pods Unite And Talk Top Memories & Resolutions

Phil Pressey has been around the Celtics for almost two decades. Whether it was beating Tony Allen in shooting bets as a kid, getting picked up as an undrafted free agent as a player, or now being a coach for the title-winning Celtics, he embodies what it means to be a Celtic. Phil tells us what it was like growing up around NBA players as his dad was racking up a 20-year coaching career, and how that experience shaped him as a coach. He also talks about his relationship with Brad Stevens and Joe Mazzulla, including how he wound up back in Boston on their coaching staff, and about Payton Pritchard’s insane work ethic. He even tells kids from his hometown to pay attention to what Pritchard brings to the table.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phil Pressey: From Celtics’ Son, to Player, to Coach

Payton Pritchard is in the middle of a career year, both on and off the court. Whether it’s going viral after playing with kids in the park, getting married to a social superstar, or being the NBA’s leading candidate for Sixth Man of the Year, it takes a lot of work and focus to keep everything under control. But how did he get here? What did he have to go through to become who he is today? Payton takes us under the hood of how he crafted his incredible work ethic, and how he battled through the hardest year of his life – and a public trade request – to propel himself into NBA stardom this season with the Boston Celtics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Minott on his Breakout Role, Jamaican Roots & Hungry Mindset: ‘It’s Kill or be Killed’

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