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Welcome to First to the Floor, a Boston Celtics channel bringing you levelheaded overreactions, occasional coherent analysis, and a few laughs (we hope). The First to the Floor team, Ben Vallis, Jake Issenberg, and Wayne Spooney, might not be traditional members of the media, but that’s some of our charm. As part of the CLNS Network, we have unique access to great guests like Abby Chin, Chris Forsberg, Drew Carter, and sometimes we even let Barstool’s Dan Greenberg join. No matter how you like your Celtics content, we’ve got you covered. Between full-length pods, live game watch-a-longs, articles for Celticsblog, clips, and film breakdowns, let us be your spot for everything Celtics. We aren’t in this for the money (otherwise we’d all be homeless by now), we do it because it’s fun. And what makes it fun is interacting with our listeners. F2TF isn’t just a podcast, it’s a community. So, jump into the community, join the Discord, subscribe on YouTube and your favorite podcast app. 🕒Check out this week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/aiSOMrMsX1k 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/first-to-the-floor-a-boston-celtics-podcast/id1351038879 📷Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttothefloor18/ 🍀Watch live Celtics games with us: https://playback.tv/celticsblog 😮Check out Spooney's latest column on CelticsBlog: https://bit.ly/3UCITHv 🚨JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/H75UWjmtya 👕Buy our MERCH, Support the show!: https://bit.ly/fttfmerch
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Tickets for the First to the Floor live show in Boston are now available! You can get 'em here: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0100651EA21DB1B4 Know your enemy. Tony Pesta of Fear the Sword joins us to discuss the ongoing rivalry between the Boston Celtics and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Download the PrizePicks app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! That’s code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! PrizePicks. A Preferred Partner of the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jaylen Brown was just given a massive send-off by the city of Boston. What does this mean for his long-term legacy as a Celtic? Plus, Neemi Queta and Hugo Gonzalez go head-to-head in FIBA qualifiers, and why Paul George could bring some Al Horford-like qualities to the Celtics this year. 🎧Subscribe to the audio podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttothefloor18/ ✍️Check out Spooney's work on CelticsBlog: https://bit.ly/3zotdzs 📝Check out Jake's work on CelticsBlog: https://bit.ly/3zlVVko 👕Buy our MERCH, Support the show!: https://bit.ly/fttfmerch 💚JOIN THE PATREON: https://patreon.com/firsttothefloor #bostonceltics #celtics #postgame #firsttothefloor #jaysontatum #basketball #nba #reaction #highlights #mvp #nbadraft #prizepicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! That’s code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! PrizePicks. A Preferred Partner of the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MVP season loading.. we all know this, but why? What's different about Jayson Tatum heading into this season? 🎧Subscribe to the audio podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttothefloor18/ ✍️Check out Spooney's work on CelticsBlog: https://bit.ly/3zotdzs 📝Check out Jake's work on CelticsBlog: https://bit.ly/3zlVVko 👕Buy our MERCH, Support the show!: https://bit.ly/fttfmerch 💚JOIN THE PATREON: https://patreon.com/firsttothefloor #bostonceltics #celtics #postgame #firsttothefloor #jaysontatum #basketball #nba #reaction #highlights #mvp #nbadraft #prizepicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! That’s code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! PrizePicks. A Preferred Partner of the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jaylen Brown and Paul George are very different players, with Jaylen much younger and very much in his prime. But is Paul George potentially a more complementary player? 🎧Subscribe to the audio podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttothefloor18/ ✍️Check out Spooney's work on CelticsBlog: https://bit.ly/3zotdzs 📝Check out Jake's work on CelticsBlog: https://bit.ly/3zlVVko 👕Buy our MERCH, Support the show!: https://bit.ly/fttfmerch 💚JOIN THE PATREON: https://patreon.com/firsttothefloor #bostonceltics #celtics #postgame #firsttothefloor #jaysontatum #basketball #nba #reaction #highlights #mvp #nbadraft #prizepicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! That’s code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! PrizePicks. A Preferred Partner of the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People won't stop talking about a potential Steph Curry to Boston trade -- why? Is it even plausible at this point? Plus, the NBA schedule release, Lakers ownership schadenfreude, Jaylen Brown meme'd into oblivion, and much more. 🎧Subscribe to the audio podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttothefloor18/ ✍️Check out Spooney's work on CelticsBlog: https://bit.ly/3zotdzs 📝Check out Jake's work on CelticsBlog: https://bit.ly/3zlVVko 👕Buy our MERCH, Support the show!: https://bit.ly/fttfmerch 💚JOIN THE PATREON: https://patreon.com/firsttothefloor Download the PrizePicks app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! That’s code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! PrizePicks. A Preferred Partner of the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What is the single most critical adjustment every player on the Boston Celtics needs to make this season? We’re breaking down the roster player-by-player—from Jayson Tatum's shot selection to the development targets for the young core like Hugo González and Jordan Walsh. Which player has the biggest homework assignment entering the season? Drop your thoughts in the comments! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! That’s code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! PrizePicks. A Preferred Partner of the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brad Stevens is basically a god in the eyes of Celtics fans, but he's been far from perfect. 🎧Subscribe to the audio podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷Follow us on Instagram: / firsttothefloor18 ✍️Check out Spooney's work on CelticsBlog: https://bit.ly/3zotdzs 📝Check out Jake's work on CelticsBlog: https://bit.ly/3zlVVko 👕Buy our MERCH, Support the show!: https://bit.ly/fttfmerch 💚JOIN THE PATREON: / firsttothefloor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LeBron James has officially signed with the Philadelphia 76ers on a minimum deal, joining Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey to create the most hateable roster in the Eastern Conference. But should Celtics fans actually be worried? Spoony and Jake break down why Philly’s top-heavy, high-usage build might look scary on paper but comes with massive fit, depth, and health question marks. Plus, we dive into Brad Stevens’ long-term vision of "possession maxing," the Jordan Walsh extension steals, Mitchell Robinson’s impact, and Jayson Tatum’s pointed comments on leadership. In this episode, we cover: [01:46] LeBron to the Sixers: Sizing up Philly’s new superteam, usage rate clashes, hate-watching potential, and why regular season depth beats a fragile top end. [09:00] The Celtics' Big Picture Strategy: Brad Stevens' focus on depth, possession margins, roster optionality, and those valuable future draft picks. [13:40] Boston Live Show Announcement! We’re planning a live show in Boston this November — details on how to get on the headcount list. [22:00] Regular Season Machine vs. Playoff Ceilings: Why Boston is built to rack up regular season wins while Philly faces title-or-bust pressure. [26:40] Frontcourt Depth & Young Upside: Mitchell Robinson’s fit, Hugo Gonzalez’s trajectory, and Jayson Tatum’s return to full health. [39:25] Tatum’s Leadership Comments: Analyzing Jayson Tatum’s recent camp quotes about leadership and whether there was a message behind the words. [51:25] Jordan Walsh Extension Breakdown: Why securing Walsh on a team-friendly deal is another masterclass in modern cap management. Get Involved: 🎟️ Boston Live Show (Nov 2026): Join our Discord or drop us a DM on Twitter/X to let us know if you're coming so we can finalize venue sizing! 💬 Join the Community: Hop into the Discord for live chat during games, episode discussions, and off-season takes. ⭐️ Enjoying the show? Don't forget to like, subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share with fellow Celtics fans! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lebron reaction will be up later today. All the trade talk has simmered down, and we're left with a gaping hole in the fabric of modern Celtics culture. It's time to stop and celebrate the Jaylen Brown era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jake and Sam LaFrance dish out grades for the 2026 Celtics Summer League team. Plus, where do the Celtics rank in the East in the upcoming NBA season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Did the Celtics happen to nail the draft this year (again...?) ? Chris Cenac Jr is showing genuine promise after three summer league games. Plus, other Celtics news and the Lebron James "decision part 3" situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dan (Greenie) Greenberg joins Jake Issenberg and Wayne Spooney to discuss Game 1 of the Celtics' Summer League campaign, plus Greenie gives his thoughts on the Jaylen Brown trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
According to recent reports, Jaylen Brown may have left the Boston Celtics with no choice but to trade him to the Philadelphia 76ers. Also... Summer League preview! Finally some basketball again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brad Stevens and Bill Chisolm met with the media yesterday to try and explain why the Boston Celtics traded Jaylen Brown, but people still aren't getting it. Why can't people understand the logic of this trade, and what are the major arguments for and against it? 🎧Subscribe to the audio podcast: https://bit.ly/4e5auYC 📷Follow us on Instagram: / firsttothefloor18 ✍️Check out Spooney's work on CelticsBlog: https://bit.ly/3zotdzs 📝Check out Jake's work on CelticsBlog: https://bit.ly/3zlVVko 👕Buy our MERCH, Support the show!: https://bit.ly/fttfmerch 💚JOIN THE PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/cw/firsttothefloor Download the PrizePicks app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! That’s code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! PrizePicks. A Preferred Partner of the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jaylen Brown trade just keeps on giving. It's been a few days now, and new details and rumors continue to emerge. Why do the Celtics think they're better without JB? Did Brad Stevens or Jayson Tatum make the call? What else is going on here? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Boston Celtics have traded Jaylen Brown for Paul George, two first-round picks, and two seconds -- and the Celtics fan base is COMPLETELY divided as a result. WHY would Brad Stevens make this trade? What are the Celtics thinking? We're covering all the angles, the good, the bad, and why it kiiiind of makes sense if you think about it. #prizepicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! That’s code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! PrizePicks. A Preferred Partner of the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Something's up -- after all the 'Jaylen for Giannis' rumors, it really does seem like a Jaylen Brown trade inevitable, as much as we'd like to see him stay a Celtic. How do the rumored trade packages rank up, and where does not trading him at all rank among those? Plus, Ron Harper Jr.'s contract extension, and the Celtics' new draft picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brad Stevens and the Celtics front office had to draw the line when it came to coughing up the assets Milwaukee wanted for Giannis. So what now for the Celtics? Is the Jaylen Brown situation salvageable, or is there another trade looming? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Spooney and Jake are joined by Sam LaFrance of the How 'Bout Them Celtics pod to discuss all the latest Giannis trade rumors, some unexpected feelings of respect for the Knicks, and the First to the Floor cup aka Australia vs USA at the World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Seems like Brad Stevens and the Boston Celtics might be back in on Giannis, or is it all just posturing to make Pat Riley and the Miami Heat overpay? Plus, an NBA Finals Recap -- Can Wemby and the Spurs keep the series alive? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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