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Countdown to Celtics Tipoff: 46 Days

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Welcome back to the Celtics season tipoff countdown!

Each day, we’ll give a review of news surrounding the Celtics. We’ll also look back in history to see what happened on today’s date in team history (August 31st). To round out the day’s post, we’ll give you stats and fun facts related to the number of days remaining before the first game (46 today). Let’s get to it!

Recent Team News

The NBA 2K19 Ratings for the entire starting lineup have been revealed for the Celtics. Kyrie Irving leads the unit with a 93 overall, followed by Gordon Hayward with an 88. Jayson Tatum is close behind with an 87, Al Horford has an 86, and Jaylen Brown rounds out the starting five with an 84. Hayward’s rating is the same as it was last year, while Tatum’s took a leap. The 20th installment of the iconic video game franchise is set to be released on September 11th.

Via NBA 2K/Twitter

Chris Forsberg of ESPN recently released an article detailed what occurred when Kyrie Irving was shipped up to Boston. There were a few interesting quotes from various Celtics. Brad Stevens said, “First of all, I didn’t think [the trade] was happening, and then, in about a 20-hour period, it went from, ‘I didn’t think it was happening’ to ‘Holy smokes, this might happen.” Stevens also told Forsberg, “The range of emotions were really wild because you would have no thought that Isaiah Thomas would ever be a part of a trade.” Danny Ainge added, when talking about the discussions within Boston’s top brass, “Everybody, unanimously, wanted to do it.”

Read the full article here.

On This Date

August 31, 1956: The Celtics claimed Andy Phillip off of the waivers. Phillip played for two seasons with Boston, averaging 19.3 minutes per game.

August 31, 2016: The Celtics waived John Holland. Holland did not appear in a game for the team.

Stats (2017-18)

  • Jaylen Brown averaged 46% shooting from the field.

On This Date

  • Aron Baynes is the first and only Celtics player to ever don the number 46.

 

That concludes today’s Countdown to Celtics Tipoff. Make sure to check back here tomorrow as the clock continues to tick towards the 2018-19 season!

Countdown to Celtics Tipoff: 53 Days

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Welcome back to the Celtics season tipoff countdown!

Each day, we’ll give a review of news surrounding the Celtics. We’ll also look back in history to see what happened on today’s date in team history (August 24th). To round out the day’s post, we’ll give you stats and fun facts related to the number of days remaining before the first game (53 today). Let’s get to it!

Recent Team News

On Tuesday, the tribe that Kyrie Irving’s mom is a member of invited the Celtics point guard. The tribe celebrated the heritage of Kyrie and his sister, Asia, as they welcomed the siblings as members of the Standing Rock Sioux. The tribe gave Kyrie a traditional Lakota name of “Little Mountain”. He has been a vocal opponent of the Dakota Access Pipeline in the past, and the tribe based in North Dakota wanted to honor him for being outspoken about his heritage.

In other news, Jayson Tatum turned some heads when he said he would be okay with the idea of coming of the bench. “I understand how deep our team is,” he said. “I just care about winning and doing what I can while I’m on the floor.” On a team loaded with talent, fans had to have been wondering about who would see their role reduced. It’s great to hear Tatum taking on the team-first mindset.

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: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

On This Date

Apparently nothing happened on August 24 in previous years.

Stats (2017-18)

  • Daniel Theis averaged 5.3 points for the team. He did so while shooting 54% from the field before a season ending injury.
  • Jaylen Brown averaged 5.3 made shots per game. He took 11.5 each game, shooting 49 percent from the field.

Fun Facts

  • Four players have worn the number 53 for the Celtics. The most notable is Rick Robey, who wore it in his time with the team from 1979-1983.
  • The 1953 Celtics went 46-25 and finished third in the East.

That concludes today’s Countdown to Celtics Tipoff. Make sure to check back here tomorrow as the clock continues to tick towards the 2018-19 season!

Countdown to Celtics Tipoff: 56 Days

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Welcome back to the Celtics season tipoff countdown!

Each day, we’ll give a review of news surrounding the Celtics. We’ll also look back in history to see what happened on today’s date in team history (August 21st). To round out the day’s post, we’ll give you stats and fun facts related to the number of days remaining before the first game (56 today). Let’s get to it!

Recent Team News

In a thought-provoking piece about mental health in the NBA, Paul Pierce spoke out about his depression and anxiety. After Pierce was attacked and stabbed 11 times at a nightclub in September of 2000, he said he battled depression for a year. He was so anxious and nervous in public settings that he had the police around his house 24 hours a day. He played all 82 games that year, not because he was fully healed but because “The only thing that saved me was basketball.” He also said that he should have sought professional help far sooner than he did. “My depression was bad-really bad,” he admitted. “I never want to feel that way again.”

Via USA Today

In a year where multiple stars have opened up about their personal struggles, Pierce decided to share his story as well. Read the full story here on ESPN.

On This Date

August 21, 2000: The Celtics sign free agent Chris Carr to a deal. The shooting guard appeared in 35 games for Boston that year, averaging 4.8 points and 1.3 rebounds per contest.

August 21, 1997: The team traded Eric Williams to the Nuggets for a 1999 second rounder and a 2001 second rounder.

August 21, 1972: Boston signs first round pick Paul Westphal. Westphal played with the Celtics for three seasons, winning a title with the team in 1974. He averaged 7.3 points and 2.1 assists during his time with the franchise.

Stats (2017-18)

  • Terry Rozier had 5.6 win shares on the season. Win Shares is an estimate of the number of wins a player contributed to a team.

Jim Davis/Globe Staff

Fun Facts

  • The 1956 Celtics team went 39-33.
  • Two players have worn the number 56 for the Celtics, most recently Sean Williams in 2012.

That concludes today’s Countdown to Celtics Tipoff. Make sure to check back here tomorrow as the clock continues to tick towards the 2018-19 season!

Countdown to Celtics Tipoff: 59 Days

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Countdown to Celtics Tipoff: 60 Days

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Welcome back to the Celtics season tipoff countdown!

Each day, we’ll give a review of news surrounding the Celtics. We’ll also look back in history to see what happened on today’s date in team history (August 16th). To round out the day’s post, we’ll give you stats and fun facts related to the number of days remaining before the first game (60 today). Let’s get to it!

Recent Team News

Not a lot is going on in the Celtics universe right now, but Bleacher Report recently released an article of the most overhyped players going into this season. Guess who’s number one? Jayson Tatum. The piece argues that he’ll have to reduce his role going into this year, and that the sample size is too small. I guess there’s just another place where the Celtics will have to show the media what’s really happening.

In other news, Danny Ainge’s Twitter account has been pretty entertaining as of late. He recently took shots at both Jaylen Brown and Terry Rozier after videos of them were posted. Check it out:

On This Date

August 16, 2000: The Celtics take part in a four-team transaction. The team ships Dana Barros to the Mavericks and Danny Fortson to the Warriors. In exchange, they received Hot Rod Williams from the Mavericks, and a first round pick from the Jazz.

August 16, 2004: The Celtics sign Tom Gugliotta. The forward played sparingly over 20 games for the team.

Stats (2017-18)

  • Kyrie Irving appeared in 60 games for Boston, starting in each one before a season-ending injury in March.
  • Aron Baynes averaged 6.0 points over 18.3 minutes per game.

Fun Facts

  • Since the 2009 season, with the exception of the 2012 season, every Celtics team has had at least one player under 6’0 in height. (Nate Robinson, Phil Pressey, Isaiah Thomas, Shane Larkin)
  • The 1960 Celtics won the NBA finals in seven games against the St. Louis Hawks. Red Auerbach coached the team to a 59-16 record that season.

That concludes today’s Countdown to Celtics Tipoff. Make sure to check back here tomorrow as the clock continues to tick towards the 2018-19 season!

 

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Countdown to Celtics Tipoff: 61 Days

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Welcome back to the Celtics season tipoff countdown!

Each day, we’ll give a review of news surrounding the Celtics. We’ll also look back in history to see what happened on today’s date in team history (August 15th). To round out the day’s post, we’ll give you stats and fun facts related to the number of days remaining before the first game (61 today). Let’s get to it!

Recent Team News

The Celtics continue to get healthier as the start of training camp nears. Daniel Theis is nearing the end of his rehab. He told reporters Tuesday that he is almost ready to go full-throttle again. He said, “Now it’s just day by day, and I progress every day and get new stuff to do.” It’s encouraging for fans to hear this type of news. Everyone on the roster who was injured seems to be rehabbing well and getting ready to return to basketball.

In other news, Jaylen Brown appeared on Bloomberg TV on Tuesday. Not only did he talk hoops, but he spoke about technology, investing, and money. It’s clear that Jaylen is well beyond his years in wisdom, and he’s already thinking about his future. It will be intriguing to track what he continues to do outside the lines of the court.

On This Date

August 15, 2013: The Celtics traded Fab Melo and cash considerations to the Grizzlies for Donte Greene. Greene would never appear in a game for Boston.

Stats (2017-18)

  • Kyrie Irving made an average of 6.1 two-pointers per game. He shot 54% from inside the three-point line.
  • Semi Ojeleye shot 61% from the free throw line. He went 25 for 41 from the stripe.

Via the Boston Globe

  • Kyrie’s True Shooting Percentage was 61%. This is a determination of shooting efficiency based on twos, threes, and free throws.

Fun Facts

  • The 1961 Celtics wrapped up the franchise’s fourth NBA Championship. Red Auerbach led Bill Russell, Bob Cousy, and Co. to a win over the St. Louis Hawks in five games to claim the title.
  • No Celtic has ever worn the number 61.

That concludes today’s Countdown to Celtics Tipoff. Make sure to check back here tomorrow as the clock continues to tick towards the 2018-19 season!

Countdown To Celtics Tipoff: 63 Days

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Welcome back to the Celtics season tipoff countdown!

Each day, we’ll give a review of news surrounding the Celtics. We’ll also look back in history to see what happened on today’s date in team history (August 13th). To round out the day’s post, we’ll give you stats and fun facts related to the number of days remaining before the first game (63 today). Let’s get to it!

Recent Team News

It’s no secret that Celtics draft pick, Robert Williams, has had some difficulties with timeliness this summer. Well, he recently purchased himself a new apartment in Boston. It just so happens to be right next to the Celtics practice facility. Hopefully, this will make it impossible to be late to a practice again.

It’s nice to see that Williams appears to be taking it in stride. Hopefully, he’ll erase the memory of those minor hiccups with his play in this upcoming season.

On This Date

August 13, 2004: The Celtics make a big trade with the Los Angeles Lakers. They sent Chucky Atkins, Chris Mihm, and Jumaine Jones to LA in exchange for Gary Payton, Rick Fox and a first round pick. The team later shipped Payton to the Hawks to return Antoine Walker to Celtic green.

Payton with the Celtics.

August 13, 2010: Dennis Johnson is posthumously inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. He led the Celtics two championships in Boston as the starting point guard. His number 3 has been retired by the team.

Stats (2017-18)

  • Daniel Theis appeared in 63 games for the team. In 15 MPG, he averaged 5.3 points and 4.3 rebounds before suffering a season-ending injury.
  • Greg Monroe averaged 6.3 rebounds per game in his time with the team.

Fun Facts

  • In 1963, Red Auerbach led the franchise to its sixth NBA championship. The team, led by Bill Russell and Bob Cousy, went 58-22 and defeated the Lakers in six games to capture the title.

That concludes today’s Countdown to Celtics Tipoff. Make sure to check back here tomorrow as the clock continues to tick towards the 2018-19 season!

Countdown to Celtics Tipoff: 64 Days

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Welcome back to the Celtics season tipoff countdown!

Each day, we’ll give a review of news surrounding the Celtics. We’ll also look back in history to see what happened on today’s date in team history (August 12th). To round out the day’s post, we’ll give you stats and fun facts related to the number of days remaining before the first game (64 today). Let’s get to it!

Recent Team News

Former Celtic Isaiah Thomas caught a lot of attention today for comments made on an Instagram Live video. In the viral clip, he started out by saying “Sac (Sacramento), LA, and Boston was all love.” He then, however, went on to claim, “Cleveland was a s—hole. I can see why Bron left. Again.” The clip drew outrage from many around the NBA, and Thomas later apologized for the comments he made in a tweet that he sent shortly after the video surfaced.

 

On This Date

August 12, 1969: The Celtics were sold for a price of six million dollars to a new owner. At the time, it was the largest ever sale of a sports team.

August 12, 1976: Antoine Walker is born. The Celtics selected Walker sixth overall in the 1996 draft. He played for the franchise for eight years from 1996-2004, and a short stint in 2005. In his time with the Celtics, he averaged 20.6 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 4.1 assists.

Via CNN

Stats (2017-18)

  • Jaylen Brown shot 64% from the free throw line. On the season, he converted 150 of 233 shots from the charity stripe.

Via CelticsBlog

Fun Facts

  • The Celtics continued their dynastic run by adding another championship to their trophy case in 1964. The team secured their 7th title, going 59-21 on the season under coach Red Auerbach. They defeated the San Fransisco Warriors in five games to win the trophy.

That concludes today’s Countdown to Celtics Tipoff. Make sure to be back here tomorrow as the clock continues to tick towards the 2018-19 season!

Countdown to Celtics Tipoff: 66 Days

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Welcome back to the Celtics season tipoff countdown!

Each day, we’ll give a review of news surrounding the Celtics. We’ll also look back in history to see what happened on today’s date in team history (August 9th). To round out the day’s post, we’ll give you stats and fun facts related to the number of days remaining before the first game (66 today). Let’s get to it!

Recent Team News

The NBA released more schedule news, revealing that the Celtics will play their second game of the season on October 19 against the Toronto Raptors. The team will take a trip north of the border to match up with the new-look Raps, who are now Kawhi Leonard’s team. Boston now knows the details of three of their games: this one, the opening night matchup, and the Christmas Day matchup, the latter two of which will be against the 76ers in Boston.

In other news, Cedric Maxwell turned heads with a comment on Celtics Beat podcast. He said that Kevin Garnett “was the best all-around player the Celtics ever had”. While Garnett was a great player, it feels like he’s overlooking other Boston greats in Bill Russell and Larry Bird.

On This Date

August 10, 1960: Celtics guard Carlos Clark is born. The guard played from 1983-1985 with the organization and won a championship as part of the 1984 team. He was waived in 1986 and went overseas to continue his career.

Stats (2017-18)

  • Semi Ojeleye’s three-point attempt rate was 66 percent. This means that 66 percent of Ojeleye’s total field goals attempted were from beyond the arc.

Fun Facts

  • In 1966, the Celtics continued their magical run of championships by defeating the Lakers in the NBA Finals.
  • Scot Pollard remains the only Celtic to ever don the number 66.
  • Boston listed Jabari Bird’s height at 6 foot 6 last year.

That concludes today’s Countdown to Celtics Tipoff. Make sure to be back here tomorrow as the clock continues to tick towards the 2018-19 season!