First To The Floor: A Boston Celtics Podcast
Episodes
Eastern Conference Title Contention Tiers (Part 2)
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2/2 of our Eastern Conference Contention Tiers mega-pod featuring AlexHoops. Who are the biggest challengers to the Celtics this year? ------- Tw...
Eastern Conference Title Contention Tiers (Part 1)
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What are the tiers of title contention in the NBA Eastern Conference this season? Who are the biggest challengers to the Celtics, and why? AlexHoops j...
Celtics Trivia Bonanza (Round 3)
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Who will win round 3 and make it through to the final round? The fellas from the How 'Bout them Celtics podcast join us for ROUND THREE of our offseas...
Drafting the best of the Celtics' '23-'24 schedule
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What are the key dates on the Boston Celtics 2023-24 schedule to arrange some "me time"? For those not in the USA timezone, what dates do you need to ...
Where does the Harden Situation Leave the Celtics vs Sixers Rivalry?
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
@TrillBroDude of the You Know Ball podcast joins us to talk everything Celtics/Sixers, including the latest on the mind-boggling James Harden situatio...
Celtics Trivia Bonanza (Round 2)
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How about some more off-season Celtics trivia to get your heart pumping? Will Weir and Greg Maneikis of the Green With Envy podcast go head-to-head in...
Celtics Face/Off | Offseason Edition
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Boston Celtics preseason tips off in 56 days, which means it's time for one of our favorite Celtics pastimes, Celtics Face/Off! What is it? Tune i...
What do Cavs fans think of the Celtics? | Eastern Conf. Rivals Series Pt. 1
12 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Know your enemy. Tony Pesta of Fear the Sword joins us to discuss the ongoing rivalry between the Boston Celtics and the Cleveland Cavaliers. ------- ...
Porzingis Injury Scare and Spicy '23-'24 Line-up Options
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mixed reports around Kristaps Porzingis' injury status have emerged in recent days. So, is he injured or not, and what about Oshae Brissett? Plus, Jay...
Celtics Trivia Bonanza | Round 1
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For the 4th year running, It's Round 1 of our Celtics Trivia Bonanza! Jake and Jackson go head-to-head on a multi-category, head-scratching array of m...
GreenRunsDeep on Life as a Superfan, Celtics' Title Hopes + much more
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
GreenRunsDeep is an integral part of the online Celtics culture. While not traditional media, he is perhaps the most popular and influential person in...
Appreciating the Jays, Silver's League Memo, and a Sam Hauser Deep Dive
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As the offseason descends into a deafening silence, let's pause for a moment and celebrate "the Jays", Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, for their contri...
What's next after the Jaylen Extension?
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Boston Celtics and Jaylen Brown have agreed to a super mega contract extension equal to 35% of the current salary cap. With a significant piece of...
The Biggest Moments Since the Brooklyn Trade
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Brooklyn trade happened almost exactly 10 years ago, in July 2013, shipping beloved Celtics Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett (and Jason Terry) out to...
John Karalis on Podcasting, the '23-'24 Celtics + more | Get to Know the Celtics Media (Ep. 3)
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
John Karalis, host of the LockedOn Celtics Podcast and writer for Boston Sports Journal joins us to discuss his sport writing career, building and hos...
Sixers Schadenfreude and Spicy End of Roster Options
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Summer League is over, and just like that, we are plunged into the deep dark night of the true offseason. BUT the Celtics' roster is incomplete! Spicy...
Walshy Destroys the Lakers!
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan Walsh is officially a Boston Celtic after coming out in the 2nd half and laying the smackdown on the Los Angeles Lakers, ruining their undefeat...
Celtics Summer Check-In | Walsh's promise, Jaylen Negotiations, JD 2-way + more
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Celtics' Summer League campaign is underway, and while there are no wins on the board, Jordan Walsh has flashed some truly promising traits. But w...
Grant Williams Traded! | Jaylen Situation, Summer League, and more.e
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Grant Williams TRADED to the Dallas Mavericks! Brad Stevens has bolstered the Celtics' bench with two lengthy new signings, Oshae Brissett and Dalano ...
Abby Chin on the Smart trade, Porzingis' fit, and covering the Boston Celtics
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 2 of our offseason miniseries, "Get to Know the Celtics Media". Abby Chin from NBC Sports Boston and Co-Host of the "View from the Rafters" po...
Goodbye Marcus, Hello Kristaps
25 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are Celtics fans slowly coming to terms with the Marcus Smart trade? We look back on Marcus Smart's time as a Celtic and some of his best moments on a...
Draft or Trade (or both?) | Brad Stevens' 2023 Draft Preview
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Will Brad Stevens make his first top-40 pick as Celtics PoBO? Who are the best candidates for the Celtics' needs? Or, is Brad destined to trade the pi...
Get to Know the Celtics Media | Bobby Manning
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How did Bobby Manning become one of the youngest journalists on the Celtics beat? Bobby Joins us to discuss going from Celtics fan to established memb...
What is Brad Stevens up to? | Charles Lee hired, Grant Surgery, and other offseason tales
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brad Stevens hasn't missed a day this offseason and is already hard at work filling in the gaps with our beloved Celtics. Who is Charles Lee? Why is t...
Sam Cassell is a Celtic again + ranking the best regular season games
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Evaluating the Sam Cassell coaching hire, plus exploring how expectations impact the enjoyment of a season. Finally, ranking the best games of the Cel...
Offseason Questions Answered (partially)
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What will the Boston Celtics do this offseason? How does the new CBA impact the Celtics' confidence in offering Jaylen Brown a supermax extension? The...
Celtics Late Night | A Painful End to the Season
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Now what? The Celtics lay an egg on their home court after Tatum sprains his ankle within the first 30 seconds of the game. Welcome to Celtics Late Ni...
Reacting to the Derrick White Miracle
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Where does the Derrick White play rank among recent great Celtics playoff moments? Plus, looking ahead to Game 7, adjustments for both teams, and much...
Celtics Late Night | All Hail Derrick White
28 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EDIT: There were some audio issues in the first 6 minutes of this pod. This has now been fixed. If you noticed some weird background music early in th...
Celtics Late Night | We're Going to Miami!
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Celtics force a game 6! Tatum was incredible all-round, Jaylen had a slight bounceback, Marcus was DPOY level, Derrick White has rediscovered hims...
Celtics Late Night | The Celtics Stay Alive!
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Celtics live to fight another day! Get in here! Welcome to Celtics Late Night, the new late-night edition of your Boston Celtics postgame entertai...
Total Collapse of the Heart | Reacting to Game 3 Letdown
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We break down the complete and utter disaster that was Celtics-Heat Game 3. Plus, where do the Cs go from here, long-term and short-term? ------- Twit...
Celtics Late Night | Reacting to the Celtics falling in an 0-3 hole
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Celtics Late Night, the new late-night edition of your Boston Celtics postgame entertainment. The show starts immediately after the Garden ...
Celtics Late Night | Reacting to the Game 2 loss
21 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Celtics Late Night, the new late-night edition of your Boston Celtics postgame entertainment. The show starts immediately after the Garden ...
Looking Ahead to Game 2
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Celtics lose an ECF Game 1 to the Heat for the second year in a row. What have we learned, if anything? How could Joe Mazzulla and the Celtics hav...
Celtics Late Night | Pain as the Celtics Drop Game 1
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The debut episode of our new side project, Celtics Late Night. We're doing this show live on the CLNS YouTube channels (as well as our own) post-game ...
Dan Greenberg on Celtics vs Heat ECF
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Greenberg aka Barstool Greenie joins us to farewell the Process 76ers, and preview the ECF series against the very annoying and stress-inducing Mi...
Celtics Kill the Process and Win Game 7
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jayson Tatum Scores the most points ever in a Game 7 in an extremely cathartic Game 7 win, eliminating the Philadelphia 76ers, and putting the validit...
Somehow, Someway, the Boston Celtics Win Game 6
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Was this a top 3 all-time Marcus Smart game? In this one, a delirious Jake Issenberg and Wayne Spooney incoherently ramble about the Celtics coming up...
Not Great! | Celtics Drop Game 5 at Home
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How did the Celtics lose Game 5? Why? What adjustments will likely be made to strike back in Game 6? Plus, Jaylen's lacklustre defense, defending the ...
Painfully Close | Celts barely come up short in Game 4
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How could the Celtics have adjusted to close out Game 4 with a win? What changed for Jayson Tatum at half time? Join us for a recap of a disappointing...
Jaylen Puts the Clamps on Harden and Ties the Series | Sixers @ Celtics G2 Recap
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Celtics have tied the series! Jaylen Brown threw down a defensive masterclass, locking up James Harden and ensuring the Celtics a game 2 victory. ...
What's Going on With Embiid? w/ Dan Greenberg | Celtics vs Sixers Round 2 Preview
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What's going on with the Joel Embiid injury situation? Could this be "gamesmanship" from Doc Rivers? How long is Embiid likely to be out? Dan "Greenie...
The Celtics Advance! What a Finish!
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Celtics advance after a WILD finish to close out the series against the Hawks. Join us as we slow our heart rates and try and figure out what just...
Chris Forsberg on Game 4, Dejounte Murray's Suspension, Ime Udoka and more
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
NBC Sports Boston's Chris Forsberg joins us to recap an intense Game 4 victory, Rob Williams' glorious return to form, and the impact of the Dejounte ...
Breaking Down a Disappointing Game 3 with Jack Simone
23 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We breakdown a disappointing, but hopefully flukey, game 3 loss to the Hawks. Jack Simone of Celticsblog joins us to do that and discuss his incredibl...
The Derrick White Series: Celtics lead 2-0
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Recapping the Celtics' G2 victory over the Hawks, led by another amazing Derrick White performance. How is Derrick White able to operate so freely aga...
A Win's a Win: Hawks @ Celtics G1 Recap
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Celtics lead 1-0 !!! The Celtics win game 1 in relatively convincing fashion after a 2nd half bed sh!#ing saw their lead cut from 32 down to 12. W...
Dan Greenberg stops by to preview Celtics vs Hawks Round 1
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Greenberg, aka "Barstool Greenie" stops by to preview the round 1 playoff matchup between the Celtics and the Hawks. What are the expectations for...
2023 Player Grades and Early Returns on Jaylen Brown All-NBA voting
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Grading every one of the Boston Celtics' players before we officially start the playoffs. Plus, tracking all of the known all NBA ballots so far and w...
Looking Back on an Eventful Season
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Celtics have CLINCHED the 2 seed, so it's high time to look back on the wild ride that was the regular season, including players who exceeded expe...
What does the new CBA mean for the Celtics?
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Celtics are just ONE WIN away from clinching the 2 seed in the East, but the 1 seed is still a possibility. We've got you covered for all the poss...
Why the Celtics domination of the Bucks matters
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Well, that was fun. The Boston Celtics absolutely decimated the Milwaukee Bucks IN THEIR OWN BUILDING. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown combined for 70 p...
The Jaylen Brown All-NBA Campaign is Underway
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Celtics have won THREE straight blowouts and are now fully into the "let's get Jaylen on an all-NBA team" portion of the season. Also, the Bucks a...
The Smackdown in Sactown: The Celtics Find Their Way
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Celtics FINALLY looked like their November selves in a refreshing end-to-end decisive victory over the Sacramento Kings. What was the impetus for ...
Celtics Weekend: The Good and the Bad
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Celtics are 3-2 on their current road trip, but it's all panic stations among fans as the C's drop another big lead, this time against the Jazz in...
Are the Celtics showing signs of life?
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did the Celtics show us any positive signs in a not-super-convincing victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves? Marcus Smart flashed some visions of his...
The Simplest Explanation for Everything Wrong with the Celtics
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are the Celtics pacing themselves for the playoffs, or is this a legitimate collapse? Is Smart simply recovering from injury, or has he fallen out wit...
What does "playing the right way" look like for the Celtics?
11 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Celtics players often mention "playing the right way" in reference to good stretches of basketball, but what does that look like? What is the best ver...
How to fix everything that's wrong with the Celtics
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How worried are you, really? Have we seen enough greatness from this Celtics team that we can rest assured they will turn it around? On this pod, we i...
Richard White on the Celtics' win over the Cavs, Derrick's Career, and growing up a C's fan
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jayson Tatum is back in MVP mode as the Celtics defeat one of the better teams in the league, the Cleveland Cavaliers. Richard White (Derrick's Dad) j...
Just one of those games | Celtics lose in NYC
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you feel about the "keep shooting 3's" mentality when they're just not going in? Is Brogdon and White's ascension impacting Smart in his return...
The Celtics Win in Philly!
26 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jayson Tatum comes up clutch, while the Celtics come back from a 15-point deficit and stick a big fat win in the faces of The Sixers and all their fan...
Celtics Overcome the Pacers' 3-point Explosion
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Myles Turner had, allegedly, the most efficient 40-point game in NBA history, but it wasn't enough! The fully healthy Celtics had JUST enough depth to...
Celtics All-Star Recap and Season Lookahead w/ Jared Weiss
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Jared Weiss joins us to recap the good and the bad of the all-star game, Jayson Tatum's MVP performance and duelling with Jaylen Brown,...
An Update on This Feed
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A quick update for subscribers of this feed. ----YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@firsttothefloor Twitter: @First2TheFloorIG/TikTok: @firsttothefloo...
ANNOUNCEMENT: We're Moving to CelticsBlog!
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
ANNOUNCEMENT: We're Moving to CelticsBlog! SUBSCRIBE to the CelticsBlog podcast feed: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/celticsblog We're very excited to ann...
Eight in a row! w/ Chris Forsberg
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
NBC Sports Boston's Chris Forsberg joins us to discuss the continued awesomeness of this particular Celtics team, and how they've managed to rattle of...
Seven Straight Wins and 1st in the East
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Boston Celtics have won SEVEN straight games, this time thanks to the heroics of Payton Pritchard, Derrick White and Marcus Smart, and are now the...
The Celtics Are Rolling
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recapping the Grizzlies and Pistons games, and celebrating what is now a four-game winning streak by the league's #1 offense. Plus, Grant Williams in ...
B2B Wins: Celtics Weekend Recap
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recapping an entertaining weekend of winning Celtics basketball, including the Sam Hauser ascension, Tatum's continued overall improvement, and Brogdo...
POST-GAME SHOW: Celtics lose in overtime
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Boston Celtics lost a heartbreaker to the Cleveland Cavaliers, 114-113 in overtime. What went wrong for the Celtics in this one? How did this game...
Should we be concerned about the Celtics' defense?
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Celtics go from 19 points up to getting blown out by the Bulls. Was this an anomaly, or should we be legitimately concerned? Plus, Joe and Grant's...
The Celtics May Never Lose Again
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recapping the first week of the Celtics' regular season, including Jayson Tatum's legitimate MVP candidacy, Joe Mazulla's first week on the job, and c...
Celtics Win! | Post Game Reactions.
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
POST-GAME REACTIONS | The Celtics put the Sixers away in the 2nd half behind a combined 70 points from Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, and a surprising...
Grant Williams' Father, Gilbert, drops by.
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gilbert Williams, father of known Celtic Grant Williams, visits the pod to discuss Grant's development and work ethic, body-guarding for Prince, going...
Pre-Season Impressions with Eric Weiss
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Weiss of Luceo Sports and founder of Sports Aptitude joins us to discuss the differences between Joe Mazzula and Ime Udoka, and player skill impr...
It's Only Preseason, But...
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's only been two games, but what hills are we already prepared to die on? What are we ready to FACTUALLY declare before the season even starts? Plus...
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Celtics Reddit Podcast has been proudly bringing you Celtics content for nearly five years. In that time we've had some absolutely incredible gues...
Hause Money (Ep. 229)
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Hauser emerged as an elite marksman, Mfiondu Kabengele won our hearts, and Jaylen Brown looked absolutely JACKED as the Boston Celtics come back i...
Takes on Takes (Ep. 228)
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A tough week for the Celtics has resulted in a whirlwind of takes between the media, fans, and even NBA players. This week, Wayne Spooney outlines the...
How do Bucks fans feel about the Celtics?
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The third instalment of our Eastern Conference Rivals Series. @AlexHoops joins us to give the Milwaukee Bucks' perspective on the Boston Celtics, the ...
Melo In or Melo Out? (Ep. 226)
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the severity of the Gallinari injury confirmed, are you in our out on a potential Carmelo Anthony DPE signing? Out, you say? Well, we have a spic...
Round 3 | Celtics Trivia Bonanza 2022
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Which EIGHT stats is Robert Williams currently an all-time Celtics leader in? Which famous musician was Grant Williams' father a bodyguard for? Join u...
Tatum & Brad Interviews, Durant to stay in Brooklyn (Ep. 224)
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How does Kevin Durant's decision to stay in Brooklyn affect the Celtics? What's Jaylen Brown's mindset now that rumors have died down? Plus, reacting ...
Round 2 | Celtics Trivia Bonanza 2022
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Which top 20 all-time Celtics scorers have NOT had their jersey retired? Which current Celtics' father hosts a syndicated reality law TV show? Join us...
Celtics Trivia Bonanza 2022 | Round 1
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How many 3rd overall picks played for the Celtics this year? Who did Rondo forget to invite to the 2008 team reunion party? Obscure Jordan Crawford fa...
Eastern Conference Rivals Series (Cavs)
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do Cavs fans feel about the Celtics? In part 2 of our Eastern Conference Rivals Series, Evan Dammarell of the Locked On Cavs podcast shares his th...
Eastern Conference Rivals Series (Hawks)
13 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The inaugural instalment of our Eastern Conference Rivals Series. Spearheaded by Jake Issenberg, we're interviewing opposing Eastern Conference team a...
Offseason Reddit Recap (Ep. 219)
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is it fair to compare Jayson Tatum to Carmelo Anthony at this point? Who, if anyone, is the rightful captain of this Celtics team? Plus, '22-'23 win/l...
RE-POST: Celtics Trivia Bonanza Grand Final
07 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Re-post: Last offseason's Celtics Trivia Bonanza Grand Final. New trivia shows coming soon!--Round 3, the GRAND FINAL of our annual Celtics Trivia Bon...
Sam "Jam" Packard (Ep. 218)
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Packard of the Athletic's "Anything is Poddable" podcast joins us to discuss taking his sports fandom to the big leagues, Bill Russell memories, a...
Would you trade Jaylen for KD? (Ep. 217)
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is there any substance to the Jaylen for Durant rumors? What does a "Durant on the Celtics" world look like? How would it impact Jayson Tatum? This we...
Dan Greenberg on offseason grades, fatigue vs inexperience, and what to expect next season (Ep. 216)
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan "Greenie" Greenberg of Barstool Sports joins us to discuss the impact of the Celtics' new roster additions, backup bigs, and expectations for next...
Summer League Standouts & Annoying Fanbases (Ep. 215)
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What final Summer League takeaways and roster-filling ideas can we sustain ourselves on now that we've shifted to the real offseason? Will Brad Steven...
Summer League Player Rankings (Ep. 214)
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matty "Ice" Ryan gave us a thrilling finish to Summer League Game 2 yesterday, but how likely is he to make the Celtics' final roster? In fact, how li...
Best Moments of the 2021-22 Celtics Season
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
YouTube version: https://youtu.be/5P_vgl4omyU The ultimate recap of the incredible 2021-22 Boston Celtics season. Learn more about your ad cho...
Brad Making Moves! (Ep. 213)
02 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brad Stevens has struck and the offseason is well and truly underway! The Celtics have acquired both Malcolm Brogdon and Danilo Gallinari to help bols...
REACTION: Brogdon and Gallo
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
FULL POD COMING LATER TONIGHT -- Immediate reaction to the Brogdon and Gallo acquisitions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
The Three Tiers of TPE Spiciness w/ Chris Forsberg (Ep. 212)
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston joins us to discuss Will Hardy's departure and the many spicy TPE and Free Agent acquisition targets for the Celti...