Author: Travis Babcock

The Celtics are Interested in Mo Bamba

The Celtics are Interested in Mo Bamba

Posted by | May 31, 2018 | ,

There are reports that the Celtics are interested in Texas big man Mo Bamba. Boston is reportedly willing to move up moving up in the draft to take him. Bamba is a 6’11” prospect with a record-breaking 7’10” wingspan. The Prospect Considered the most NBA ready rim protector in his draft class, Bamba has the highest ceiling out of every prospect this year. He averaged 12.9 points, 10.5 rebounds, and an absurd 3.7 blocks per game in 30 appearances for Texas as a freshman. He possesses good lateral quickness for a guy his size, making him a deadly offensive...

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Marcus Smart’s Impending Free Agency

Marcus Smart’s Impending Free Agency

Posted by | May 30, 2018 | ,

Immediately following Boston’s Game 7 defeat at the hands of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Marcus Smart was asked about his future with the team. Marcus Smart: "I got a lot to think about. There’s a lot of factors that go into it. But that being said, I want to be in Boston. I want to be here. I love this city, I love this team, I love the atmosphere it gives off. I’ve been here for four years. My heart’s here." — Jared Weiss (@JaredWeissNBA) May 28, 2018 With the Celtics’ season over, the team will shift their focus to...

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Cavs, Celtics Set for Showdown in Game 7

Cavs, Celtics Set for Showdown in Game 7

Posted by | May 26, 2018 | ,

Well, here we are folks. The two greatest words in sports: Game Seven. The Celtics versus the Cavaliers. LeBron James will get his shot at an eighth straight trip to the NBA Finals as the two teams square off in Boston on Sunday, May 27th. The Celtics will do all they can to prevent a fifth straight loss at the hands of LeBron and reach the Finals for the first time since 2010. Cleveland Takes Game 6 LeBron James put on a clinic in Game 6, dropping 46 points to go along with 11 rebounds and nine assists. The Cavaliers...

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LeBron is Tired and the Cavs Are Dead

LeBron is Tired and the Cavs Are Dead

Posted by | May 25, 2018 | ,

Following Cleveland’s Eastern Conference Finals Game 5 loss to the Celtics, LeBron James was asked about his level of exhaustion. “I had my moments. I think everybody at this point is tired or worn down.” LeBron James is turning 34 in December of this year. He led the entire NBA in minutes played this season. James currently leads all players in postseason minutes played. He has played long into the postseason for most of his career, making it to an absurd seven straight Finals. The man has every reason to be exhausted at this point. LeBron Needs a Break LeBron has...

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Marcus Smart Snubbed from All-NBA Defensive Team

Marcus Smart Snubbed from All-NBA Defensive Team

Posted by | May 24, 2018 | ,

Yesterday the NBA announced their All-NBA Defensive teams. The Celtics’ very own Al Horford made the All-NBA Defensive second team. Though all names on the list were well deserving of the award, the one glaring name that was left off was Marcus Smart. Marcus Smart is a Top Defender Arguably the top defender on the league’s best defense, Marcus Smart has consistently been the team’s energy guy, bulldog, and tone setter. He makes hustle plays and does the dirty work for the team, diving on loose balls and always playing physical. He is constantly communicating on defense, directing the team...

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LeBron, Cavs Send Message with 116-86 Pummeling over Celtics

LeBron, Cavs Send Message with 116-86 Pummeling over Celtics

Posted by | May 20, 2018 | ,

With their backs against the wall, LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers took Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals 116-86. Cleveland dominated from start to finish, led by LeBron’s 27 points and 12 assists. The biggest story in this game was the play from Cleveland’s supporting cast. As the saying goes- role players play better at home. George Hill set the tone early, scoring 11 first quarter points on his way to a 13 point, three rebound game. A total of six Cavaliers scored in double figures. Kevin Love produced 13 points and 14 rebounds. Tristan Thompson was...

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Al Horford: The Celtics’ Pillar of Success

Al Horford: The Celtics’ Pillar of Success

Posted by | May 18, 2018 | ,

In a league full of high-flying athletes, dazzling handle displays, flashy passes, and awe inspiring highlight real dunks, it is inevitable that Al Horford would be overlooked. When people watch the Celtics, they see Kyrie Irving performing magic with the ball. They see Jaylen Brown slam home highlight reel worthy breakaway dunks. Fans might catch a Jayson Tatum finesse move at the rim finished off with a rim-rocking jam. They will also see plenty of big time Terry Rozier three pointers. What they won’t necessarily see is everything Al Horford does to make these things happen. Fans won’t see Al set...

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