KP is doing his thing because he is on a team that KNOWS HOW TO PLAY HIM!!!! Dallas didn't know how, Washington knew how to play him, just couldn't afford him. Now, he's with Boston, in his prime, and going absolutely crazy!!!!
First off KP was not the same person he was in Dallas. He was not humble enough to accept a lesser role. Secondly the man was injured most of the time so it’s not the mavs fault at all
@@deaudu Even with the player he was in the Dallas stint they still did a god awful job of using him and coaching was 70% of the problem when he was healthy. They had him just standing in the corner and whether or not KP had embraced that task it was still a total waste of his skillset, especially on a mavs team that had plenty of perimeter shooting but not enough rim pressure or guys that can give teams matchup issues/punish switching defenses. Well they had KP, they just used him in the exact wrong way to exploit the things that Dallas had needed to have more success. They had the potential for ridiculous spacing and they didn’t wanna use it for whatever reason lol
Celtics are the clear cut favorites in the East right now. They’ve owned the Sixers in this era, and have beaten a Bucks team that was much better defensively than this one when it mattered. Tatum has also gotten a ton of unearned skepticism for a guy that’s had some amazing games facing elimination. The only question in the East for Boston is if they’ll have to face Miami, because that’s the one matchup that always gives them problems.
One hand I was pissed Porzingus didn’t get in. On the other hand, I’m glad he got to relax and get ready for the second half. Talking heads in the media talking about all Celtics do is shoot 3s but no one has mention how Joe has managed his and Al’s min so far perfectly. If Tillman can be somewhat serviceable and give those guys more rest the second half of the season, the postseason will be a headache for any team that match up with the Celtics. I haven’t been this confident in the Celtics since the 09-10 teams. Porzingus’s health is the only thing that can derail this season.
@@Goodshit2000 Tillman definitely will play. Joe will rest his starters a lot and give more minutes to the bench around mid-March. But Porzingis is not making the all-star game. Was a sign that God was telling him it wasn't for you, but he is playing well against his former teams.
*if it fits his narrative of the modern NBA being the greatest product of all time in general i agree with you though, JJ is the big media personality with the least Ls by far
Some players like it, others don’t. I feel like players prefer the other guys cause you can just say “oh he didn’t play in the league, he doesn’t know ball” but when JJ critiques you, you can’t toss out that BS.
As a C’s fan, he’s amazing. He makes Tatum a lethal P&R threat and he gives Jaylen leeway to get to his spots instead of dribbling into turnovers. Him and Derrick White have transformed this squad.
@@TheOnlyDTM I think KP gives him the room to improve, takes the pressure off. Jaylen put in a ton of work this offseason and his defense has improved as well.
whats different about max and JJ is that JJ only comes once in a while, while max was with SAS the whole week as his co-host. It won't happen now with the format that First take is running now.
The further we get from 08 and the more we hear from Rivers now the more credit needs to be given to KG, Pierce, Ray & Rondo for getting us that chip 😅
the introduction of unbuntu was one of the only things he provided honestly. thibs getting an aging celtics team to the number one defense and dptoy for KG was the reason we won the championship imo... completely shut out kobe by 20-30 points in the finals to dominate the finals
The 08 Celts team was amazing. I’ve been watching the celts since 1984 when I was 7 years old. This 23-24 Celtics team is every bit as good as the 07-08 Celtics. If this team stays assembled as is and they all continue to grow and improve this team has the ability to forge a dynasty and be amongst the conversation of the greatest Celtics teams. Banner 18 let’s goooooo
Celtics is the MOST DANGEROUS TEAM in the League. Tatum & Brown can have off nights and still find a way to win. Porzingis can be in foul trouble and they still found a way to win. Good luck trying to get 4 wins off of them!
@@cellycell8970... Lekesha James and Street Clothes Davis were a late scratch 2 hours before game time. And there is NO WAY IN HELL the Lakers will shoot 63% from the 3pt line again. Case Dismissed
Tatum is also a great guy. He's an awesome Dad. He's a hard worker and he composes himself well. No controversies. Leads one of the marquee teams of the league. Perfect choice.
He's the perfect face of the league, he's just a little too quiet. But like you said, he's an amazing dad with his son always on the court. He is never in trouble, and has a very positive feel good, rags to riches story. He would be the perfect face of the league if he can stay at the top competitively.
Porzingis might not be their best player but it's by far the most important one because what he does can't be replaced at all. The rest can be somewhat mitigated but Porzingis has a pretty unique set of skills.
And I remember Celtics fans were crying and complaining when Rob Williams got traded. Then, when they announced he had a season-ending injury, it was crickets from the Celtics fans. But I have feeling they are protecting Porzingis
Doesn't that kinda mean hes their best player, because if you can replace a guys elite productions on offense and defense lhe kinda by default is your best player
@@brianhenry7983 No. He just has a unique set of skills. Lonzo Ball wasn't Chicago's best player but he was the hardest to replace. Same as Rondo in 2017.
@@brianhenry7983 Okay, be ready for extreme maintenance then. See how well the Sixers are doing with a player of that kind as their best player. If Porzingis had to be the first option instead of the third, he would be missing way more games. Your best player has to be someone durable.
I'm just glad he's off Luka right now, coz I know he can be this good when he was in Dallas but he's not getting looks he should be getting. Now the world is seeing how special this man can be. All these guys talking about Wemby or Chet right now, but the truth is KP is the first real Unicorn before these guys came along.
The way KP was playing in New York before his injuries (and IG models) OMG he was definitely a unicorn nobody had seen a player 7'3 with his speed vertical and jump shot before him!!!
IMO, it’s Legler. JJ is great but he’s biased against past players. Legler doesn’t favor past players or put down current players, and his X’s and O’s analysis is much more technical than JJ’s.
@@idowonderz because whenever he got it in the post throughout the regular season he’d get babied by 6’3 dudes. Getting stripped and pushed off his spots constantly. Not to mention him being injury prone caused concern for physical play. So out to the corner you go.
Whenever I watch the Celtics play & KP is playing, I feel like he's lowkey their MVP. He impacts so much on both ends, he's a consistent scorer & his defense is underrated. He's kind of doing for the Celtics, what Brook Lopez has been doing for the Bucks these past few years, but better since he's a better scorer & more agile on defense. He's like their KG, how KG was in '08. The only bad thing is, KP is kind of injury prone.
If JJ and Shannon could get Max Kellerman to come back to the show then all you got to do is get rid of that crybaby Stephen A Smith off the show and that's why.
Been saying the same thing, this roster is historic after adding Porzingis. Unbelievable lineup with him Tatum and brown on the floor. And holiday and white is just icing on the cake. Celtics win the title this year and no one will take them 7 games, book it. JJ is also right about Doc, most overrated coach in nba history.
Crazy because people forget KP could always ball . His health was his only issue and we all know . That Dallas miss used him and even the coach admitted he used him wrong .
@@tyshaunthorbourne9221 You say he's not a very good 3-point shooter, and then that I'm trippin. The other two are in their 80's from the free throw line, and JB is shooting 72 %. JT leads the team in rebounds and KP in blocks. JB is great from mid-range, but that's not enough to call them a big 3.
Wade (winning a championship in his 3rd season) was supposed to be face of the League from 2006 - 2010 (his peak prime). But the injuries in between those years have held him down and we didn't see that peak for a long stretch. And specially, he's squeezed in a decade where Kobe & LeBron got all the media attention. That made it a lot harder to break.
Doc Rivers has coached Grant Hill and TMac, Pierce, Allen and Garnett, CP3 and Blake, Kawhi and Paul George, Embiid and Harden (and Ben Simmons) and now Giannis and Lillard. Name me a coach that was given so much and has gotten so little in return?
I've said from the beginning that KP is the X Factor. The guy is an amazing shooter inside (highest percentage in the paint) and out, defends, distributes, and does all the intangibles. He's the complete player. Throw him into the JJ, Jrue, D White mix and you've got another title.
As a heat fan I’m not worried about Porzingus or the Celtics. And people say look at the Heat this year, y’all forget that the Heat are a playoff team the regular season is irrelevant as long as they make the playoffs they’re making noise. Playoff Jimmy is just too much
Bam is also playing at a level we haven't seen as far as offensively so far. I'm still watching the heat closely, I'll be happy to see that match up for sure.
@@tytymomo6410 I'm also not delusional to the fact that I can see Boston blowing the heat out in one or two in a series. It really depends if the shots falling or not. KP is pretty streaky from 3 these days and heat have the type of scoring to mitigate his rim protection imo. Bam can set low post handoffs or even move around KP. I think celtics X factor is Jrue. He's one of the best defenders in league history and can also offer solid scoring. I just have a feeling Duncan rob herro and Jimmy will have some wild scoring nights
See this is what happens when you have an intelligent analyst, who is a former basketball player and knows the players worth you won’t ever hear anyone on that panel except for JJ mention KP
For anyone who thought they were a championship calabur teams before this year... that is sad because they weren't, and if they did win, it wouldn't be praise to the Celtics but a knock on the rest of the league. I'm not saying they aren't a championship team now without (porzingis) because their firepower is crazy, but if they lose a championship without Porzingis I wouldn't be surprised, but with Porzingis, (on paper) playing correctly they are the favorite in most eyes. I only say on paper because there is only 1 ball and there are a handful of teams that are top heavy enough to win it all.... (clippers - healthy 76er's)
I still wonder about Boston though. They have two major weaknesses, possibly 3. The first is interior defense against bigger teams, the other is late game shot selection-decision making, and finally mental toughness. The third one is major, something I believe they can overcome, but haven’t yet. March will reveal a lot, on the schedule, Dallas, Golden St., Denver, Phoenix x2, Bucks, and New Orleans.
JJ really a better analyst compared to others. Basing on stats, it looks like he watches games (watch his podcast, he states personal stats, he remembers plays etc), and he critiques on valid points with basis. Compared that to Perkins calling someone a bird brain when he does not personally know Mazulla. And no, he does not owe Rivers his career. Place him on another team at that time, he'd be a starter. He'd still be playing if not for the injuries.
So KP is the reason when the celtics has been tops in the east for the past 4 years. With or without him, the celtics always made it to the ECF but gets mauled down. KP does not change anything the celtics been doing nor does he change anything. If they couldnt do it with stronger defensive team like they had the past years, what makes you think they will do it with a team that is more offensive. They don't have any defensive studs and they still cannot be the Heat regardless of the season outcome. Miami will expose them and its a wrap.
JJ just gets it from all standpoints.
White ppl love them some JJ Reddick i tell ya
I always wanted KP to thrive would love em in Miami glad to see em bounce back after injuries
Pausee
No he doesn’t
@@HomerunsamSOSAironically he joined Miami in a 2K league I have with some friends and they ended up being Number 1 in the East.
KP is doing his thing because he is on a team that KNOWS HOW TO PLAY HIM!!!!
Dallas didn't know how, Washington knew how to play him, just couldn't afford him.
Now, he's with Boston, in his prime, and going absolutely crazy!!!!
He should have been posting from day one. I remember Rick Carlisle letting him play 25 feet from the basket, it made ZERO sense.
First off KP was not the same person he was in Dallas. He was not humble enough to accept a lesser role. Secondly the man was injured most of the time so it’s not the mavs fault at all
@@deaudu Even with the player he was in the Dallas stint they still did a god awful job of using him and coaching was 70% of the problem when he was healthy. They had him just standing in the corner and whether or not KP had embraced that task it was still a total waste of his skillset, especially on a mavs team that had plenty of perimeter shooting but not enough rim pressure or guys that can give teams matchup issues/punish switching defenses. Well they had KP, they just used him in the exact wrong way to exploit the things that Dallas had needed to have more success. They had the potential for ridiculous spacing and they didn’t wanna use it for whatever reason lol
They sent him to the gulag in Washington and he improved
@@crypto_thug9218 Washington won that trade, no cap.
JJ snapped like I don't think he ever has good lord. Preach JJ Preach
Thank you JJ for calling out Glenn Rivers! Nobody complains more in the league!
Glenn "big baby" Rivers
There isn't any excuse for leading a team to a 3 - 7 record when you have Giannis, Dame and several competent role players.
He's the most overrated coach in the league. He's been riding that Celtics win for 14 years
@@dynamic2345facts
@@dynamic2345absolutely right. He should have won at least 2 titles with that Boston team, but he blew it.
Someone tell JJ you’re not supposed actually break down ball lol
Ya I think he forgot this espn a hot take show not a fact show
👏🏾 bravo!! 😅
They don’t even try to refute it at this point 😂 going right over their heads
making everyone else look bad haha
the way he had to apoligize to sas about bringing up stats was sad af@@capo_aj6616
Celtics are the clear cut favorites in the East right now. They’ve owned the Sixers in this era, and have beaten a Bucks team that was much better defensively than this one when it mattered. Tatum has also gotten a ton of unearned skepticism for a guy that’s had some amazing games facing elimination. The only question in the East for Boston is if they’ll have to face Miami, because that’s the one matchup that always gives them problems.
Not this year. Gentleman’s sweep
This is the thing. If they get Miami in the first round it’s wraps for Miami. Get them later in the playoffs, it becomes a problem for boston
Not since they've gotten Porzingis.
The heat owned them in this era
The heat dont give them problems u shouldve said thats the one team better then them every year
KP might mess around and get finals MVP
😳🏆
LOL calm down buddy
I wouldn't put it out of reach! If Porzingis stays consistent and bails them out in 2 wins... I would give it to him.
As long as his ankles hold up
Gotta get there 1st
porzingis should have been a Allstars with no doubt
Rest was more critical; yes, he played well, but I wanted him to rest so he can get ready to play down the stretch going into the playoffs.
One hand I was pissed Porzingus didn’t get in. On the other hand, I’m glad he got to relax and get ready for the second half. Talking heads in the media talking about all Celtics do is shoot 3s but no one has mention how Joe has managed his and Al’s min so far perfectly. If Tillman can be somewhat serviceable and give those guys more rest the second half of the season, the postseason will be a headache for any team that match up with the Celtics. I haven’t been this confident in the Celtics since the 09-10 teams. Porzingus’s health is the only thing that can derail this season.
@@Goodshit2000 Tillman definitely will play. Joe will rest his starters a lot and give more minutes to the bench around mid-March. But Porzingis is not making the all-star game. Was a sign that God was telling him it wasn't for you, but he is playing well against his former teams.
Jj is the the type if guys players want in the media. Calls it like it is and stands up for players
*if it fits his narrative of the modern NBA being the greatest product of all time
in general i agree with you though, JJ is the big media personality with the least Ls by far
He has his own podcast. He doesnt need media. Media needs him...
Okay how many times will I see this comment I think everyone gets that already comment something interesting
Players are burning this league to the ground lmao
Some players like it, others don’t. I feel like players prefer the other guys cause you can just say “oh he didn’t play in the league, he doesn’t know ball” but when JJ critiques you, you can’t toss out that BS.
As a C’s fan, he’s amazing. He makes Tatum a lethal P&R threat and he gives Jaylen leeway to get to his spots instead of dribbling into turnovers. Him and Derrick White have transformed this squad.
jaylens turnovers have gone down and he's scoring with his left/slashing left much more frequently
@@TheOnlyDTM I think KP gives him the room to improve, takes the pressure off. Jaylen put in a ton of work this offseason and his defense has improved as well.
JJ the best NBA analyst out there !
Top ten right now
@@HomerunsamSOSAtop10😂nick wright, jj and lowe
by a mile
the way Stephen A looks at JJ Redick when he talks, I hope this isn’t a Kellerman situation all over again
JJ Reddick actually played Stephen A respects that. He won't be able to big boss JJ. He's too talented, not that Max wasn't, but JJ is ascending.
Stephen A actin like a kid who doesn’t get enough attention.
@@kindofbluenyc if Steven a wants him gone trust me he gone you can replace jj
whats different about max and JJ is that JJ only comes once in a while, while max was with SAS the whole week as his co-host. It won't happen now with the format that First take is running now.
@@tonnyabram2551 Stephen isn't king. He isn't CEO. He is an employee.
The further we get from 08 and the more we hear from Rivers now the more credit needs to be given to KG, Pierce, Ray & Rondo for getting us that chip 😅
Yupp
Ive been hearing that alot of the players on that 08 team tuned Doc out in that chip run anyway and did it their way
the introduction of unbuntu was one of the only things he provided honestly. thibs getting an aging celtics team to the number one defense and dptoy for KG was the reason we won the championship imo... completely shut out kobe by 20-30 points in the finals to dominate the finals
The 08 Celts team was amazing. I’ve been watching the celts since 1984 when I was 7 years old. This 23-24 Celtics team is every bit as good as the 07-08 Celtics. If this team stays assembled as is and they all continue to grow and improve this team has the ability to forge a dynasty and be amongst the conversation of the greatest Celtics teams. Banner 18 let’s goooooo
Celtics is the MOST DANGEROUS TEAM in the League. Tatum & Brown can have off nights and still find a way to win. Porzingis can be in foul trouble and they still found a way to win.
Good luck trying to get 4 wins off of them!
As they have been for years.But they always choke😂
Bro lakers can beat them in a 7 game series did you not see Reaves cook them up last time they played?
@@cellycell8970 Did you not see the Celtics cook up the Lakers in the game before that? lol
Is this dude for real?
@@mirkovujovic4324 Very constructive. 🙄
@@cellycell8970... Lekesha James and Street Clothes Davis were a late scratch 2 hours before game time.
And there is NO WAY IN HELL the Lakers will shoot 63% from the 3pt line again.
Case Dismissed
6:20 “lets not fall for this sh- no more” he caught himself😂😂😂
JJ thought he was on his podcast
I caught that!! He was about to cuss 😂😂😂
Tatum is also a great guy. He's an awesome Dad. He's a hard worker and he composes himself well. No controversies. Leads one of the marquee teams of the league. Perfect choice.
He's the perfect face of the league, he's just a little too quiet. But like you said, he's an amazing dad with his son always on the court. He is never in trouble, and has a very positive feel good, rags to riches story. He would be the perfect face of the league if he can stay at the top competitively.
Porzingis might not be their best player but it's by far the most important one because what he does can't be replaced at all. The rest can be somewhat mitigated but Porzingis has a pretty unique set of skills.
And I remember Celtics fans were crying and complaining when Rob Williams got traded. Then, when they announced he had a season-ending injury, it was crickets from the Celtics fans. But I have feeling they are protecting Porzingis
Doesn't that kinda mean hes their best player, because if you can replace a guys elite productions on offense and defense lhe kinda by default is your best player
@@brianhenry7983 No. He just has a unique set of skills. Lonzo Ball wasn't Chicago's best player but he was the hardest to replace. Same as Rondo in 2017.
@@Mr.Sax. if I'm drafting, I'm taking porzingis before anybody else on the Celtics.
@@brianhenry7983 Okay, be ready for extreme maintenance then. See how well the Sixers are doing with a player of that kind as their best player. If Porzingis had to be the first option instead of the third, he would be missing way more games.
Your best player has to be someone durable.
When Molly wants to add one more thing it doesn’t usually add much to the convo or derail it.
She’s so bad
She just feels an itch when her voice isnt heard in the room for longer than 2minutes. Its ALWAYS irrelevant or unfunny remarks.
Bro she’s bad stop complaining and she does good
@@globalmotivemusic5105 true and no she’s doesn’t. Quit simpin
@@SPACEKNOCKERZ76why is it every-time someone defends a women someone always calling them a simp people can’t have different opinions?
Imagine if the Warriors had traded for Porzingis instead of CP3...
An actual shotblocker, inside threat, and additional 3pt option...
I'm just glad he's off Luka right now, coz I know he can be this good when he was in Dallas but he's not getting looks he should be getting. Now the world is seeing how special this man can be. All these guys talking about Wemby or Chet right now, but the truth is KP is the first real Unicorn before these guys came along.
The way KP was playing in New York before his injuries (and IG models) OMG he was definitely a unicorn nobody had seen a player 7'3 with his speed vertical and jump shot before him!!!
@@pheo1418 facts 💯
If Kristaps Porzingis stay healthy this season & consistent 2024 playoffs Boston big chance get #18 banner 💪💪💪
They gonna put JJ in deep freezer for having so many spot on takes
Anyone catch how JJ was told not to have too much stats and data? Espn is actually a joke
Jj Reddick knows basketball him and Jalen rose are the best basketball analyst there are 💯
Bro this is the realist espn comment I've ever seen...Jalen and JJ are the only guys that don't pick sides
That’s not Jalen Rose. That’s Shannon Sharpe, and he’s a former NFL player.
IMO, it’s Legler. JJ is great but he’s biased against past players. Legler doesn’t favor past players or put down current players, and his X’s and O’s analysis is much more technical than JJ’s.
@@iwishiwasthomasshelby You're thinking of Tom Brady. That's actually Stephen A Smith, he's a famous theoretical physicist.
@@iwishiwasthomasshelby🗿
KP" is Still a Very Good and Young Player.
and Matured and positive
JJ knows he’s stuff and is passionate and hard working. You could tell. Dude is going to go far with knowledge.
“Most efficient post up up game in the last 10 years”
All Mavs Fans: “Gee, MUST BE NICE! 🙂”
the coach wanted him in the corner 3pt .....
He legit didn't get the ball.
Luka is overrated and doesn’t make his teammates better. They thrive after leaving him. Jalen Brunson, Kristaps Porzingis
@@idowonderz because whenever he got it in the post throughout the regular season he’d get babied by 6’3 dudes. Getting stripped and pushed off his spots constantly. Not to mention him being injury prone caused concern for physical play. So out to the corner you go.
@@papifuego5273 cus he never did nothing consistently with it when he got his opportunities
Whenever I watch the Celtics play & KP is playing, I feel like he's lowkey their MVP. He impacts so much on both ends, he's a consistent scorer & his defense is underrated. He's kind of doing for the Celtics, what Brook Lopez has been doing for the Bucks these past few years, but better since he's a better scorer & more agile on defense. He's like their KG, how KG was in '08. The only bad thing is, KP is kind of injury prone.
Spot on. I won’t say defense is underrated but I will say at least he plays defense lol
Bro JJ just went off out of nowhere 😭
JJ and Shannon are such good hosts for this show
If JJ and Shannon could get Max Kellerman to come back to the show then all you got to do is get rid of that crybaby Stephen A Smith off the show and that's why.
I love getting actual strategic breakdowns from JJ’s commentary. He makes it easy to understand why good/bad teams are who they are.
Been saying the same thing, this roster is historic after adding Porzingis. Unbelievable lineup with him Tatum and brown on the floor. And holiday and white is just icing on the cake. Celtics win the title this year and no one will take them 7 games, book it. JJ is also right about Doc, most overrated coach in nba history.
JJ Redick + Shannon should be the next duo, with Ocho as the side guy
Lol JJ with the quick first take expose with the not bringing up stats ON A SPORTS SHOW
Lmao I caught that as well, typical Espn
I could listen to JJ all day
KP went from being an injured liability to becoming a championship contending unicorn again
Us clippers fans remember the bad times with doc, glad he's no longer with us 😂, most hyped coach of all time
TINGUS PINGUS
Lazy pingy!!!
Crazy because people forget KP could always ball . His health was his only issue and we all know . That Dallas miss used him and even the coach admitted he used him wrong .
That laugh from Shannon at the beginning though! Haha...i'm a Celtics fan and was thinking the same thing
Stephen A fears Doc so much he must think Doc is Tony Soprano or something 😅
The Celtics have a legitimate big 3 with porzingis
They have just a duo in Porzingis and Tatum.
@@penkima4923why not JB?
@@ItsCave JB's a step or two below them with Derrick White. JB isn't a great shooter.
@@penkima4923trippin, JB’s midrange game is one of the most lethal in the league, he just has hot & cold nights from 3, but his midrange shot been 🔥
@@tyshaunthorbourne9221 You say he's not a very good 3-point shooter, and then that I'm trippin.
The other two are in their 80's from the free throw line, and JB is shooting 72 %.
JT leads the team in rebounds and KP in blocks. JB is great from mid-range, but that's not enough to call them a big 3.
It’s true KP takes us to the next level C’s Up! ☘️
Wade (winning a championship in his 3rd season) was supposed to be face of the League from 2006 - 2010 (his peak prime). But the injuries in between those years have held him down and we didn't see that peak for a long stretch.
And specially, he's squeezed in a decade where Kobe & LeBron got all the media attention. That made it a lot harder to break.
JJ is the greatest analyst in the game right now... fellow ball knower
Don't sleep on the heat 🔥
Doc Rivers has coached Grant Hill and TMac, Pierce, Allen and Garnett, CP3 and Blake, Kawhi and Paul George, Embiid and Harden (and Ben Simmons) and now Giannis and Lillard. Name me a coach that was given so much and has gotten so little in return?
Music to my ears ☘️✅
Please program Stephen, Shay shay, and JJ
Celtics are scary good!!!
Reddick is an absolute beast, tons of hair product
😂😅 Porzingis brings back the fanbase the Celtics had in the 80s
I've said from the beginning that KP is the X Factor. The guy is an amazing shooter inside (highest percentage in the paint) and out, defends, distributes, and does all the intangibles. He's the complete player. Throw him into the JJ, Jrue, D White mix and you've got another title.
Tingis is definitely having a great year. Hopefully he can stay healthy before our title run!
that's what the trainers and upper management is doing, protecting Porzingis glad we have Xavier Tilman
Boston with porzingas is straight prime time BUTTER...😮...
Took us since having KG to realize we needed a big man 🙄
As a Celtics fan when kp arrive in Boston the brother as been a great offensive and defensive player as a Celtics player .
JJ you smoking Sixers not beating Celtics in a 7 game series no matter who the Sixers have😂😂😂
I disagree with that whole heartly
@@mario6150 yes bc they beat the Celtics last year without KP and Jrue so they'll Def have more of a chance now 😂
JT 51 points game 7@@BarryBlockZay617
Philly couldn't even beat them last year 😂 Philly hasn't got past Boston since the 80s
JJ spitting 🔥🔥🔥
As a heat fan I’m not worried about Porzingus or the Celtics. And people say look at the Heat this year, y’all forget that the Heat are a playoff team the regular season is irrelevant as long as they make the playoffs they’re making noise. Playoff Jimmy is just too much
Bam is also playing at a level we haven't seen as far as offensively so far. I'm still watching the heat closely, I'll be happy to see that match up for sure.
@@adolfBBC me too my guy. Bam, Herro, Robinson, Rozier will be crucial, and of course playoff Jimmy will just be too much
@@tytymomo6410 I'm also not delusional to the fact that I can see Boston blowing the heat out in one or two in a series. It really depends if the shots falling or not. KP is pretty streaky from 3 these days and heat have the type of scoring to mitigate his rim protection imo. Bam can set low post handoffs or even move around KP. I think celtics X factor is Jrue. He's one of the best defenders in league history and can also offer solid scoring. I just have a feeling Duncan rob herro and Jimmy will have some wild scoring nights
Fired up JJ is fun to watch
Denver is a bad matchup for KP. He’s too skinny for Jokic. But offensively he’ll give them problems.
Is it a rule that you have to scream on SAS shows??? JJ... That's not your game 😂
He really didn’t yell he barely even rose his voice
He didn't yell though
Bird and MJ commercials. "Every thing u can do I can do better"
See this is what happens when you have an intelligent analyst, who is a former basketball player and knows the players worth you won’t ever hear anyone on that panel except for JJ mention KP
JJ is by far the best analyst at ESPN. He understands the game better than anyone at the studio. Sees the entire game
MJ and Larry in the McDonald’s commercial comes to mind immediately
Trust Kristaps Porziņģis, especially the playoffs, at your own peril
The Clippers I feel gives Boston our biggest threat to banner 18.
So sick of listening to people yell at each other to make their points
Bam: I don't think so.
Heat in 7
The ways of marketing is different now 😂😂
More guys like jj on espn please!!!!!
Hes so good man
And the Celtics use him so well
I mean Celtics have a god squad, it’s EMBARASSING if they don’t win it this year
For anyone who thought they were a championship calabur teams before this year... that is sad because they weren't, and if they did win, it wouldn't be praise to the Celtics but a knock on the rest of the league. I'm not saying they aren't a championship team now without (porzingis) because their firepower is crazy, but if they lose a championship without Porzingis I wouldn't be surprised, but with Porzingis, (on paper) playing correctly they are the favorite in most eyes. I only say on paper because there is only 1 ball and there are a handful of teams that are top heavy enough to win it all.... (clippers - healthy 76er's)
Imagine if they ran the offense through him in Dallas?? They’d be a top contender every year.
That would never happen while Doncic is there, Dallas will never win if they keep playing through Doncic
@@raynz4882 we know that but everyone else thinks they will
The Bucks are a first round exit. Can’t wait to see it again 😂
I’m a kings fan, but this season feels more like Clippers vs Celtics in the finals. If not the bucks in there somewhere and Minnesota
Jj the best thing that happened to first take 🔥🔥🔥
I like this host lineup 👍🏼👍🏼
Perfect analysis
I still wonder about Boston though. They have two major weaknesses, possibly 3. The first is interior defense against bigger teams, the other is late game shot selection-decision making, and finally mental toughness. The third one is major, something I believe they can overcome, but haven’t yet. March will reveal a lot, on the schedule, Dallas, Golden St., Denver, Phoenix x2, Bucks, and New Orleans.
It’s pretty obvious …KP hasn’t lost a step from playing with the wizards
Great show today !
Love JJ!!
IN JJ WE TRUST. NOW WE TALKING SPORTS BABY
Glazing a 3rd option like this is diabolical….
JJ really a better analyst compared to others. Basing on stats, it looks like he watches games (watch his podcast, he states personal stats, he remembers plays etc), and he critiques on valid points with basis. Compared that to Perkins calling someone a bird brain when he does not personally know Mazulla.
And no, he does not owe Rivers his career. Place him on another team at that time, he'd be a starter. He'd still be playing if not for the injuries.
So KP is the reason when the celtics has been tops in the east for the past 4 years. With or without him, the celtics always made it to the ECF but gets mauled down. KP does not change anything the celtics been doing nor does he change anything. If they couldnt do it with stronger defensive team like they had the past years, what makes you think they will do it with a team that is more offensive. They don't have any defensive studs and they still cannot be the Heat regardless of the season outcome. Miami will expose them and its a wrap.
Tingus Pingus carrying his team
JJ is the only real one in media and calling out doc wasn't wrong, just stephen A wasn't expecting it and he wants to maintain good ties with everyone
JJs take might be the kiss of death...
Is it me or SAS is afraid now to debate with JJ?
Because he'll get slaughtered
I think it has to do with JJ’s takes normally mainly being based in personal experience and stats- rather than emotional takes on viral topics
JJ is a luxury for First Take!
Them 1980 1970 players where decent it’s hard now
If Boston can avoid Miami then they’ll be fine
This way i rocks with JJ. U going to say what he say
Embiid and Doc Rivers was the problem and Harden took the blame. Good thing he got a better coach and teammates in the Clippers now.
The Plumber is picking the Great White Nope!? hahahahahaha!!