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View From The Rafters: Behind the Scenes with the Boston Celtics

View From The Rafters: Behind the Scenes with the Boston Celtics

Written by: Marc D'Amico
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You might've heard the story, but you've never heard it like this. Celtics Insiders Marc D'Amico, Sean Grande and Abby Chin take you behind the scenes for the first and only official Boston Celtics podcast. If you want to connect to Celtics stories and Legends like you never have before, you're in the right spot.Copyright Marc D'Amico Basketball
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  • One Word from Deuce Tatum Helped Joe Mazzulla Find Perspective on Life and Basketball

    One Word from Deuce Tatum Helped Joe Mazzulla Find Perspective on Life and Basketball
    Oct 14 2026
    This is where you learn about how Joe Mazzulla REALLY approaches life and basketball 🏀 In Part 1 of our two-part conversation with the Boston Celtics head coach, Mazzulla shares his approach to knowing his players on a deeply personal level, which has led to him traveling all over the world during the offseason to see them in their natural, home environments. The coach also shares a story about how Deuce Tatum said one word following a loss that snapped Mazzulla’s perspective on fatherhood and basketball into a clear image. The conversation then dives into Mazzulla’s outlook on the current team, why depth is so important in the NBA, and – randomly – how aggregators recently pulled a quote of his somewhat out of context.

    00:35: The purpose behind visiting his players in the offseason
    05:00: What would we learn about Joe if we went with him to his hometown?
    06:30: Building relationships with players of all stages of careers and lives
    10:20: An interesting visit to Mitchell Robinson in Nashville
    12:00: What Mazzulla likes about this year’s team
    14:00: Players working out together in LA this offseason
    15:00: Why depth is so important nowadays in the NBA
    19:15: A brief discussion on NBA usage
    20:15: Aggregators pulling Mazzulla’s quotes out of context
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    24 mins
  • VFTR Special: Evan Turner Roundtable with Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, Payton Pritchard & Mike Conley Jr.

    VFTR Special: Evan Turner Roundtable with Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, Payton Pritchard & Mike Conley Jr.
    Oct 7 2026
    Tipping off View from the Rafters Season 7 in a BIG way 🔥 In this special episode, you get special access to Evan Turner's roundtable discussion with Celtics players Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, Payton Pritchard and Mike Conley Jr. at the annual Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation Tip-Off Gala. They discuss everything from their impact in the community, to who would win a 1-on-1 tournament, to who is leader in the clubhouse in the team golf standings. If you want to laugh with the stars, make sure you watch this one all the way through.

    01:10: Jayson Tatum on understanding the “superpower” of pro athletes
    04:15: Derrick White on what drew him to the Curbside Care program
    06:10: Payton Pritchard explains where his work ethic and drive come from
    06:52: Mike Conley on what he appreciates now that his younger self didn’t
    07:40: Apparently Jayson Tatum is a sandbagger on the golf course?
    08:40: Derrick White is excited to see what the new Celtics provide to the team
    09:57: Mike Conley says everyone is buying into the culture
    10:35: Payton Pritchard says a lot of Celtics are “ready to take another step”
    11:25: Jayson Tatum admits he may have taken the start of seasons for granted before this injury
    12:55: Jayson Tatum on how the Celtics are building chemistry off the court
    14:10: Mike Conley explains how he used to be excited coming to TD Garden as a visitor
    15:20: Payton Pritchard on the Celtics playing with an “underdog mentality”
    16:05: Who from the panel would be the best coach?
    17:25: Who from the panel would win a 1-on-1 tournament if they were all their 25-year-old selves
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    19 mins
  • Joe Mazzulla Has a Pet Peeve Text Thread and Compares Formula 1 Racers to NBA Players

    Joe Mazzulla Has a Pet Peeve Text Thread and Compares Formula 1 Racers to NBA Players
    Jan 21 2026
    Prepare yourself for nearly 40 minutes of Joe Mazzulla gold! From comparing Formula 1 racers to NBA players, to revealing that he has a text thread dedicated to Pet Peeves, to explaining why he’s asked all of the Boston Celtics players to share PowerPoint presentations about themselves with the team this season, this episode has it all. Mazzulla also answers whether he trusts his gut or the data more throughout an NBA season, and dives into how the Celtics have pursued being the smartest team in the league, what stands out most from Jaylen Brown’s MVP-level season, and Anfernee Simons’ professionalism and impact on the C’s. Enjoy the Season 6 finale of View from the Rafters, with Mazzulla, Marc D’Amico and Sean Grande.

    00:25: Pursuit of becoming the smartest team in the NBA
    04:20: The perception of “depth” in the NBA is changing
    08:20: Players being ready for unpredictable roles, highlighted by Luka Garza
    10:20: Why the Celtics don’t have a consistent “rotation”
    11:45: Anfernee Simons’ impressive growth with the Celtics
    13:42: Mazzulla makes fun of Marc
    14:48: Mazzulla’s constant pursuit of expanding his horizons and knowledge
    18:56: Are younger players becoming more open to new ideas?
    20:35: Celtics players presenting PowerPoints about themselves to the team
    24:50: Jaylen Brown’s MVP-level season
    27:10: Rapid Fire: Gut or Data, Pet Peeves, Who He’d Want to Fight, Sleep Habits & More
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    37 mins
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