The focus of Tatums shooting woes and lack of focus on his rebounding, assists and defense tells a lot about how minimal people understand basketball. When the shot not falling you step up in other areas. Great work Tatum! We up 2-0 🍀
Yep but it isn’t even surprising. The mainstream knows that mainstream fans or casual fans care about stereotypes and stats and narratives. That’s why it’s best to go to the real bball pods for authentic takes on these topics
ESPN is about gambling. If Tatum isn't hitting the over on points he sucks as far as they care. Perk has probably lost millions taking that over so he is salty.
Ya it's pathetic really... luckily over here in Boston we don't care if ur a superstar or not. We care about championship parades☘️☘️☘️ LETS GO CELTICS
Mazzulla has grown on me so much as a head coach. Really great analytical mind and does a good job relating to his players. I feel like his stock will really rise once the Celtics win this championship.
I must admit I to was hard on him last year and probably till January .you can see that they listen to him and like playing for him we win #18 this year 🍀 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀 And I am sick of perk always cutting down Tatum of all people he should know that Tatum is doing exactly what that team needs
Luka is incredible offensively, however the Celtics are attacking Luka almost every time down court. They find him on switches almost every time. I understand he’s playing banged up, but defensively he absolutely is hurting Dallas. Tatum is blowing by Doncic every possession leading to a 5 on 4 which to Tatum's credit, he is finding the open man. Two way players > One way players Scoring is not the most important part of basketball!
joe: “tired of hearing whos the best this is a team and we all play celtics basketball” espn: “great quote i agree, but whos the best? tim legler your thoughts”
People just want to see a Tatum moment it’s not that hard to understand. Something that shows you he got that killer pressure whether it’s making a shot in a close game or carrying your team to victory. He hasn’t really done that on the biggest stages.
Scoring 30 and 50 points in a game are currently the criteria for excelling in the NBA. Factors such as rebounds and assists are no longer deemed significant. It is unfortunate that some individuals seem to lack originality and resort to criticism.
MAVS are OVER RATED-I still cant believe this LUCKLUSTRE TEAM made it all the way to the finals AND EVEN beat the WOLVES.How you gonna win the chip with only 2 players? impossible-Worst back court ever-gonna be swept come game 3 and 4
@@dc81503 that’s where you wrong idk how they can let anyone talk sports and they never played or don’t live an active lifestyle very hypocritical i dont like him at all
4:27 Tatum and Brown and everyone else has been carrying one another all playoffs, Tatum almost had a triple double last night and was an assist machine...something these same "experts" always laud Luca for doing.
These analysts never once talked about 12+7 assists combined by the 2 Js. This is a smack on Kidd's face (if he did intend to create a division). Only those who don't understand basketball would always think about a star needs to score to win is the only way. And why is individual glory of top 5 players matter if Tatum and Brown are combining for 19 assists rather than lead the scoring?
And yet you guys missed Mazzulla’s point completely, still debating if Tatum is top 5. This debate has BEEN tired. What’s the point of being top 5 if you don’t make it to the chip?
I’ll take Tatum shooting trash but playing elite defense and playmaking over Luka’s 30 pt triple doubles with no defense and a loss. JB’s the best player? Jrue’s the best player? Sure, whatever gets the win. Ya’ll still don’t get it 😂
MAVS are OVER RATED-I still cant believe this LUCKLUSTRE TEAM made it all the way to the finals AND EVEN beat the WOLVES.How you gonna win the chip with only 2 players? impossible-Worst back court ever-gonna be swept come game 3 and 4
I hate when y’all just use stats. Anyone with eyes can see what the Celtics are doing they are making Luka score & cutting off everyone else that’s a smart decision because 1 man can’t beat you. Plus he didn’t do anything in the 2nd half most of his scoring was first half
Imma say this... Tim Duncan was part of a system team (Spurs) he won 2007 Finals MVP averaged 18pts 11Reb 3Ast and was the best player/1 for the Spurs... So why cant Tatum Average 17pts, 10Reb, 8Ast and win Finals MVP and be the best player for the Celtics? Todays Media and fanbase just expects everyone to be Michael Jordan when they touch the court and they expect teams to win purely of their Star players scoring stats...
Dude, it was Tony Parker who won the 2007 Finals MVP and not Duncan... Also, if you talk about that, you could have example 2014 Spurs because no one average 20PPG in that series and still curb stamp the Heat in 5 games... Which Boston is on pace to do that just now...
JT literally led the Boston Celtics in Points, Rebounds and assists in the ECF and they still gave JB the MVP based on a game winning shot that the series didn't even hang on....make that make sense.
TatumBRICK is a stat padding ballhog ala WestBRICK in his trip doub days Tatum couldnt throw a rock in the ocean last night yet forced up 22 shots going 6 for 22 Next highest amount of shots from a Celtic player was 15 Make that make sense
They run the offence thruJT and he's beating Dallas finding his teammates we up buddy 2-0 stop being a drama queen appreciate what you have stop focusing on or creating negativity
I remember learning on the playground and on organized all that basketball is a game on a team played by an individuals. It takes greatness to make people around you better. The lack of emphasis on someone’s rebounding assist blocks or rather looking at how many points they made what difference does that make if one drops 60 and they still lose? My hope for the Celtics they mimic the banners that are over their heads and add another 18, 19 and 20 banner. Go Celtics.
Anyone saying Tatum isn’t impactful needs to watch the game, Tatum is at the centre of their offence, literally almost every play stats with him, which is a big part of why he gets so many assists now Dallas are doubling, his shooting is poor but by no means is he playing badly, he’s playing amazing just in a different way
Celtics defense and offense is none like any other these past years. They play elite basketball, no question about that. HOWEVER, talks surrounding Tatum is mostly about and in relation to his own words which is why the expectation is so high. He said "I truly do believe every time I step on the floor, I'm the best player." He also said, "I'm humbly one of the best basketball players in the world". Kidd knows Tatum's potential and he isn't trying to take away from that when he made the comment. But like Kidd, we have to give credit where credit is due. Even Jrue said, " I don't think he's lying". When Tatum doesn't show up in games, it doesn't really affect the team greatly especially when they are playing certain teams because Jaylen and them have always shown up whether Tatum is off or on his game. This is a testament to the fact that Celtics' victory lies greatly in their team effort game after game.
Yall can try to bash tatum all you want but the bottom line,hes playing the right way. He's play solid 2 way basketball. In the finals your efficiency doesn't matter!! All that matters is winning the 4 games to get the chip,thats it so stop crying about tatums shooting 💯
If BOTH teams shot 80% Free Throws, it would have gone into overtime. The Free Throws that the Celtics shot were 19 of 20, while the Mavericks shot 16 of 24. If you reduce the Celtics to 15-16 for 20 and give the Mavericks 20 for 24, then there's the 7 point margin of victory. It wasn't a real dominant game and the Celtics DID NOT have 5 players with 15 points or more. Kristas Porzingis only scored 12 points... not 15. Kyrie isn't really failing his teammates, he's failing to check his inner demon for the real gas needed to win a Chip. Kyrie knows how to win one... but he sees the Celtics as a great defensive team; and they are. This (the Celt's Defense) is what is stopping Kyrie... not Luca. I believe that the Celtics are happy to let Luca score 30-33 points a game... as long as Kyrie doesn't go off for 25-28 points and Luca's lobs to Lively II (et al.) don't happen with too much. Jason Tatum needs to keep playing as he has, trusting his teammates and taking what is given. He has to get the same production out of Porzingis & Holiday and "the others."
This is clearly a fire back at the MEDIA, not Kidd. So much discrediting on the playoff path to the team with the overall #1 seed and 64 wins in the regular season. Dallas won 50 games, won some tough playoff series and were being treated like the 72 win Bulls lol
Come on Perk. Yes his impact has been tremendous. If you watch the C's like Joe said it's a team sport and you can't stop everyone. With or without KP.
To Joe, everybody in the organization is important from the team owner to the janitors. Don't diminish anybody. Everyone needs to be on the same page and work toward a common goal. That's how you win. Looks like other coaches and ESPN panelists can learn a lot from Joe Mazzulla.
Perk needs to understand thst games are not played to please him or his foolish thinking, He is NOT a coach, he doesn't know the game plan or the REASON the celtics play great players according to the Team's Needs ! Just watch and give commentary of what is being displayed on the court. Later let the players telll us why they do what they do and don't expect to get all the details of a game plan !
A lot of these sports reporters must be feeling stupid at this moment, they got caught up in the Celtics haven't played anyone narrative, and Luca and Kyrie greatest scoring duo talk. reality bites
What people have against Tatum imo is that he doesn’t put that scoring pressure on opponents. And if push came to shove in a close game in the finals, he could be flakey. Lucky for him he has a great team that I don’t think is going to let it get to that point.
I think Celtics would still be an amazing team whoever the coach is. Celtics has a lot of versatile players. The one who should really get the credits are the Celtics back office. Brad really made championship trades, except for letting go of Ime.
It blows me how they think JT gotta go avg 30+ppg for them to win. Its all in the scheme they’re a stacked team at every position and off the bench IF IT AINT BROKE DONT FIX IT simple
My question is if J kidd really believes JB is the best player then why you focusing your defense more on Tatum I’m not saying JT is playing better than JB cuz he is not and JT is my favorite player but if you really believe JB is better and I have no problem if he believe JB is the best player right now on the team then why Doty don’t focus your defense more on JB and this is just my opinion is no hate
I really miss those days way back when superstars are measured by how they make their teammates better en route to winning now it’s all about stars making 40 plus a night..smh
JT will not win FMVP but it don't matter. The media will still put him up front because he's a good guy, smiles. JB doesn't smile always mean mugging, serious face, not friendly but he will lead his team to another ring
Clearly Tatum is not shooting great. But it's really weird how he grows his game to become a better rebounder, defender, play maker, etc. and he gets criticized for not averaging 25. Legler hit the nail on the head. Tatum is impacting the game plin evrry other way outside of scoring. Casual fans would look at game 2 and say that Tatum had a bad game yet he played great defense while being 1 rebound short of a triple double.
He could have had 20 something if he wasn’t missing shot and forcing himself into a pack paint. Tatum rushes too much on his shot need to let the game come to u
😂😂😂Tatum isnt the best player but every time he has the ball hes double and triple teamed??? I hate ESPN n these dummy lebron narritive talking heads. Luka is the best player so he ahould beat the celtics by himself. Everyone needs a team
that is shameful to say Tatum is not a great player because he is a team player and refuses to make it about himself. I wish I could say I'm surprised, but ESPN has no shame as we all know.
If Luka can’t defend at an average level for the rest of the series it doesn’t matter if Tatum shoots well or not. Luka’s defense has been unacceptably bad and no one is talking about it. Luka has been playing all time bad defense. He’s a turnstile. The Celtics attack him every possession and get a paint touch on every possession because of it. Luka alone is putting his team in rotations they can’t keep up with and it’s letting to 18 wide open 3’s a game for the Celtics.
For my soprano folks, Jason Kidd was tryna create dysentery amongst the ranks 😅😅😅 while we know that the issue of the best Celtics player is a major sticking post, comments like that have a lot of potential for bloodshed 😅😅
The focus of Tatums shooting woes and lack of focus on his rebounding, assists and defense tells a lot about how minimal people understand basketball. When the shot not falling you step up in other areas. Great work Tatum! We up 2-0 🍀
Yep but it isn’t even surprising. The mainstream knows that mainstream fans or casual fans care about stereotypes and stats and narratives. That’s why it’s best to go to the real bball pods for authentic takes on these topics
Yup yup yup. Well said.
Step up by being a ball hog forcing up 22 shots??
ESPN is about gambling. If Tatum isn't hitting the over on points he sucks as far as they care. Perk has probably lost millions taking that over so he is salty.
Ya it's pathetic really... luckily over here in Boston we don't care if ur a superstar or not. We care about championship parades☘️☘️☘️ LETS GO CELTICS
Coach Mazzula wasn't talking to Coach Kidd, he wss talking to the Dallas bandwagon known as ESPN.
He talking to everyone including kidd
Especially kid😂
Huh? ESPN chose Celtics to win you bozos
They built this team up to be the 96 Bulls. If Celtics win this series, they’re going to say they should’ve and Mavs had no chance
Haha
Mazzulla has grown on me so much as a head coach. Really great analytical mind and does a good job relating to his players. I feel like his stock will really rise once the Celtics win this championship.
Pure trash. Literally ANYONE could coach this team to a title with this much firepower.
I must admit I to was hard on him last year and probably till January .you can see that they listen to him and like playing for him we win #18 this year 🍀 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀
And I am sick of perk always cutting down Tatum of all people he should know that Tatum is doing exactly what that team needs
@@williammccormick984 Not true. If you actually watch the game, you'll see that Mazzulla is clearly outcoaching Kidd. He has an answer for everything.
@@williammccormick984 okay armchair coach
@@williammccormick984 thats false because we’ve seen so many teams with talent suck over the years due to coaching.
Luka is incredible offensively, however the Celtics are attacking Luka almost every time down court. They find him on switches almost every time. I understand he’s playing banged up, but defensively he absolutely is hurting Dallas. Tatum is blowing by Doncic every possession leading to a 5 on 4 which to Tatum's credit, he is finding the open man.
Two way players > One way players
Scoring is not the most important part of basketball!
😂
Terrible take bro lol. Not his fault his teammates can't make shots.
jason tatum is also a one way player, he sucks in offense
@@GrassyThoughtswhat he meant is tatum can defend better than luka, but luka is also better at scoring
@@sneakyf7668Luka scores 30 and gives up 50 lol he is terrible
If JT drops 50 every game and they lose...they complain about losing...tf is this nonsense.
Just ask Luka!
If he dropped 50 and lose they not going to blame him, but right now they winning mainly because of everyone else.
@@hamsterxcore4116LITERALLY
😂 Noone is asking him to drop 50 just stop the nonsense shooting. 12 for 41. Hes only getting away with it because they are still winning. 😂
@@josiahmitchell8594Yeah you don't know the media if you think that.
Real nba fans see the impact of Tatum. Hope he goes off for 7 threes to shut the media up
joe: “tired of hearing whos the best this is a team and we all play celtics basketball”
espn: “great quote i agree, but whos the best? tim legler your thoughts”
Tatum is running point and making this team unstoppable right now he don’t need 30 he needs to have almost triple doubles with 20. People are dumb.
People just want to see a Tatum moment it’s not that hard to understand. Something that shows you he got that killer pressure whether it’s making a shot in a close game or carrying your team to victory. He hasn’t really done that on the biggest stages.
Hes literally the elimation game god. Most points ever in a gm 7?...46 vs the bucks?...lol..stop it.
Tatum is also guarding 1-5 on the other end.
He ain’t running point tho g
@@Chrism7178 a moment in the finals*
He’s played 8 games there
Scoring 30 and 50 points in a game are currently the criteria for excelling in the NBA. Factors such as rebounds and assists are no longer deemed significant. It is unfortunate that some individuals seem to lack originality and resort to criticism.
MAVS are OVER RATED-I still cant believe this LUCKLUSTRE TEAM made it all the way to the finals AND EVEN beat the WOLVES.How you gonna win the chip with only 2 players? impossible-Worst back court ever-gonna be swept come game 3 and 4
ESPN really hired the triple single king Kendrick Perkins
Perk is probably ESPN most entertaining analyst right now box office for good or bad
You complain about a former NBA champ instead of 400 pound Brian no neck Windhorst
@@dc81503 that’s where you wrong idk how they can let anyone talk sports and they never played or don’t live an active lifestyle very hypocritical i dont like him at all
@@dominiqueaudain5497 probably cause you not used to seeing a retarted black guy in the daily basis
I fw your picture
Tatum was literally 1 rebound away from a triple double and they keep talking about how he needs to play better 🤦♂
These analysts are actually brain dead. The disrespect is unreal. He’s only 1.5 assists away from averaging a triple double in the finals.
Props to the Celtics for playing the right way
Team ball
4:27 Tatum and Brown and everyone else has been carrying one another all playoffs, Tatum almost had a triple double last night and was an assist machine...something these same "experts" always laud Luca for doing.
I can't believe that he just said that if Tatum isn't selfish then he can't be top 5. That's insane.
Don't listen to Perk yo he only averaged 8 points when he played lol
@@Godtier609 it was actually Alan but I don't listen to Perk anyway. He played in the NBA and still doesn't understand basketball.
He was talking to YOU, ESPN
These analysts never once talked about 12+7 assists combined by the 2 Js. This is a smack on Kidd's face (if he did intend to create a division). Only those who don't understand basketball would always think about a star needs to score to win is the only way. And why is individual glory of top 5 players matter if Tatum and Brown are combining for 19 assists rather than lead the scoring?
And yet you guys missed Mazzulla’s point completely, still debating if Tatum is top 5. This debate has BEEN tired. What’s the point of being top 5 if you don’t make it to the chip?
I’ll take Tatum shooting trash but playing elite defense and playmaking over Luka’s 30 pt triple doubles with no defense and a loss. JB’s the best player? Jrue’s the best player? Sure, whatever gets the win. Ya’ll still don’t get it 😂
They don’t like basketball. Just drama and entertainment
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@@nsp74 bumhurt Mavs fan 🫵😂
@@nsp74 🫵😂
Kidd is the biggest fraud, calling JB the best player but yet essentially triple teaming Jayson Tatum
absolutely right
it's called mind games. Please think why he might have said that.
@@hisdness1 ok, thought about it: remind games don't work when nobody cares. That's why I'm discussing it in Boston is not. Kidd looks foolish
Derrick White proving no hair is better than bad hair...
LMFAOO! Jordan. Garnett. O’Neal. Allen. Bryant. Barkley. Imagine bald LeBron. He’d be the goat lol.
😭 I need to shave my head, this man has inspired me. The GOATs of Basketball are bald or balding
Now, watch Jayson Tatum go for 35-10 in Game 3!! 🤣🤣
I wouldn't be surprised lol
I see 39 lol.
Yea, I think he plays better on the road anyway
& People were saying this guy needed to be fired after taking over his 1st season 😂
Those were fringe to casual fans and the media who were saying that.
I was critical on Joe year 1 but the guy takes accountability and makes improvements while a lot of coaches stay complacent
As a Celtics fan, I thought we extended him too quickly. But he has learned a tremendous amount with a full year under his belt
@@thekingbradable same tbh, I though the Ime loss would kill us but the team trusted Joe immediately
Frrrrr
He talking to perk
LMFAOO! Facts!
KenBrick perkins cant be trusted. all his takes are awful and in fact mostly wrong
Perk literally JUST listened to the Mazzulla clip then proceeded to immediately make a fool of himself, zero self awareness.
Dude makes half of his layups this isn’t a conversation. He’s getting to the paint at will. He’ll get 30 in Dallas on Wednesday
It's literally OVER for the Mavs in 4 or 5.
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MAVS are OVER RATED-I still cant believe this LUCKLUSTRE TEAM made it all the way to the finals AND EVEN beat the WOLVES.How you gonna win the chip with only 2 players? impossible-Worst back court ever-gonna be swept come game 3 and 4
Celtic fan here, man Big Perk is full of shhhhhhhhhiiiiiiiz. Jrue Holiday has been the best player overall this series so far.
I agree and they dont need porzingis to win this ..Perk be talking nonsense sometimes !!
Boston Celtics are not a one man team but a deep team where everyone can create their own play and 2s and 3s at anytime and anywhere on the court.
Luka fighting for his life in a broken body averaging a triple double while Kyrie fantasizing about meditating in the Himalayas.
You forgot to mention that Luka has a combined 6 points in the 4th quarter of the Finals, he is not as clutch as the media portrays him to be lil man
@@1andOnlyKBhe is gased bro
@@sneakyf7668this is the Finals and this is the 'best back court in NBA history'
I hate when y’all just use stats. Anyone with eyes can see what the Celtics are doing they are making Luka score & cutting off everyone else that’s a smart decision because 1 man can’t beat you. Plus he didn’t do anything in the 2nd half most of his scoring was first half
@@ROCKBETHENAMEAnother thing is they are making Luka and KI work on defense.
Who cares. Get the Banner ready. This series over lol ☘️☘️
I concur
Reports are that Dallas is bringing a new player up from the practice squad to play in The Finals. Kason Jidd
Nah, they will unleash 2011 Dirk
Perk is taking Perks
Coach of the year , straight to the point 😊
Every Team that ever won any Pro Title is more than ONE HUGE Star, most Fans have always gotten that twisted along with MOST Media Types.
Imma say this... Tim Duncan was part of a system team (Spurs) he won 2007 Finals MVP averaged 18pts 11Reb 3Ast and was the best player/1 for the Spurs... So why cant Tatum Average 17pts, 10Reb, 8Ast and win Finals MVP and be the best player for the Celtics? Todays Media and fanbase just expects everyone to be Michael Jordan when they touch the court and they expect teams to win purely of their Star players scoring stats...
Dude, it was Tony Parker who won the 2007 Finals MVP and not Duncan... Also, if you talk about that, you could have example 2014 Spurs because no one average 20PPG in that series and still curb stamp the Heat in 5 games... Which Boston is on pace to do that just now...
Tbh JT is the Best player period he makes plays in so many different ways.. Give him his crown 👑
JT literally led the Boston Celtics in Points, Rebounds and assists in the ECF and they still gave JB the MVP based on a game winning shot that the series didn't even hang on....make that make sense.
JT already has one, JB deserves some love man. Stop putting these two against each other and enjoy the ride.
TatumBRICK is a stat padding ballhog ala WestBRICK in his trip doub days
Tatum couldnt throw a rock in the ocean last night yet forced up 22 shots going 6 for 22
Next highest amount of shots from a Celtic player was 15
Make that make sense
@@CannedHam2479 and we still won, keep crying 😭😭😭😭
@@shiningwizard202 Ignore that clown. He's a salty Celtics hater
They run the offence thruJT and he's beating Dallas finding his teammates we up buddy 2-0 stop being a drama queen appreciate what you have stop focusing on or creating negativity
I remember learning on the playground and on organized all that basketball is a game on a team played by an individuals. It takes greatness to make people around you better. The lack of emphasis on someone’s rebounding assist blocks or rather looking at how many points they made what difference does that make if one drops 60 and they still lose? My hope for the Celtics they mimic the banners that are over their heads and add another 18, 19 and 20 banner. Go Celtics.
Anyone saying Tatum isn’t impactful needs to watch the game, Tatum is at the centre of their offence, literally almost every play stats with him, which is a big part of why he gets so many assists now Dallas are doubling, his shooting is poor but by no means is he playing badly, he’s playing amazing just in a different way
Luka dropping 30 and Losing.
Tatum dropping 18 and winning.
Which would you rather have 🤔
You mean that if you were to swap those two, Tatum would make mavs win and Luka would make Boston sink?
you forgot which teams they play for?🥱
@@tee_swag Nope, the exact opposite. You cannot give the credit for a loss or win to an individual player.
@@AdamKal-md4fr am I the one implying that or the OP? u must be 12
@@tee_swag I believe, the OP insinuated that since a win > loss so Tatum>Doncic. No, I'm 9, learning form you wise people. Hehe
Celtics defense and offense is none like any other these past years. They play elite basketball, no question about that. HOWEVER, talks surrounding Tatum is mostly about and in relation to his own words which is why the expectation is so high. He said "I truly do believe every time I step on the floor, I'm the best player." He also said, "I'm humbly one of the best basketball players in the world". Kidd knows Tatum's potential and he isn't trying to take away from that when he made the comment. But like Kidd, we have to give credit where credit is due. Even Jrue said, " I don't think he's lying". When Tatum doesn't show up in games, it doesn't really affect the team greatly especially when they are playing certain teams because Jaylen and them have always shown up whether Tatum is off or on his game. This is a testament to the fact that Celtics' victory lies greatly in their team effort game after game.
Yall can try to bash tatum all you want but the bottom line,hes playing the right way. He's play solid 2 way basketball. In the finals your efficiency doesn't matter!! All that matters is winning the 4 games to get the chip,thats it so stop crying about tatums shooting 💯
Says more about the person who says “Tatum NEEDS to be the best player” than caring about team success.
Bill Russell has entered the room.
You’re right, just win the Championship. That should be the goal
If BOTH teams shot 80% Free Throws, it would have gone into overtime. The Free Throws that the Celtics shot were 19 of 20, while the Mavericks shot 16 of 24. If you reduce the Celtics to 15-16 for 20 and give the Mavericks 20 for 24, then there's the 7 point margin of victory. It wasn't a real dominant game and the Celtics DID NOT have 5 players with 15 points or more. Kristas Porzingis only scored 12 points... not 15. Kyrie isn't really failing his teammates, he's failing to check his inner demon for the real gas needed to win a Chip. Kyrie knows how to win one... but he sees the Celtics as a great defensive team; and they are. This (the Celt's Defense) is what is stopping Kyrie... not Luca. I believe that the Celtics are happy to let Luca score 30-33 points a game... as long as Kyrie doesn't go off for 25-28 points and Luca's lobs to Lively II (et al.) don't happen with too much.
Jason Tatum needs to keep playing as he has, trusting his teammates and taking what is given. He has to get the same production out of Porzingis & Holiday and "the others."
This is clearly a fire back at the MEDIA, not Kidd. So much discrediting on the playoff path to the team with the overall #1 seed and 64 wins in the regular season. Dallas won 50 games, won some tough playoff series and were being treated like the 72 win Bulls lol
Come on Perk. Yes his impact has been tremendous. If you watch the C's like Joe said it's a team sport and you can't stop everyone. With or without KP.
To Joe, everybody in the organization is important from the team owner to the janitors. Don't diminish anybody. Everyone needs to be on the same page and work toward a common goal. That's how you win. Looks like other coaches and ESPN panelists can learn a lot from Joe Mazzulla.
Celtics are throwing the kitchen sink at Luka, Boston is more team friendly with Tatum doing everything else but so scoring.
C’s in 5
Perk needs to understand thst games are not played to please him or his foolish thinking, He is NOT a coach, he doesn't know the game plan or the REASON the celtics play great players according to the Team's Needs ! Just watch and give commentary of what is being displayed on the court. Later let the players telll us why they do what they do and don't expect to get all the details of a game plan !
The next 3 years if Celtics basketball is gunna a thrill ride for Boston fans. Banner 20
BUTTERED EVERYTHING
look how they spend so much time talking about Tatum than how impressive celtics have been in these last 2 games
A lot of these sports reporters must be feeling stupid at this moment, they got caught up in the Celtics haven't played anyone narrative, and Luca and Kyrie greatest scoring duo talk.
reality bites
What people have against Tatum imo is that he doesn’t put that scoring pressure on opponents. And if push came to shove in a close game in the finals, he could be flakey. Lucky for him he has a great team that I don’t think is going to let it get to that point.
He never mentions Kidd. He was referring to the media. And it’s awful coverage of the Celtics.
I think Celtics would still be an amazing team whoever the coach is. Celtics has a lot of versatile players. The one who should really get the credits are the Celtics back office. Brad really made championship trades, except for letting go of Ime.
It blows me how they think JT gotta go avg 30+ppg for them to win. Its all in the scheme they’re a stacked team at every position and off the bench IF IT AINT BROKE DONT FIX IT simple
Joe:
"It Takes Everybody Too Win a Championship" 👍🏿👍🏿
My question is if J kidd really believes JB is the best player then why you focusing your defense more on Tatum I’m not saying JT is playing better than JB cuz he is not and JT is my favorite player but if you really believe JB is better and I have no problem if he believe JB is the best player right now on the team then why Doty don’t focus your defense more on JB and this is just my opinion is no hate
Windy, I watch these clips just to hear your insight.
I really miss those days way back when superstars are measured by how they make their teammates better en route to winning now it’s all about stars making 40 plus a night..smh
The media keeps talking about Dallas being better offensively, but the truth is they have to be better on DEFENSE!
This Boston team is special and they young that’s scary
JT will not win FMVP but it don't matter. The media will still put him up front because he's a good guy, smiles. JB doesn't smile always mean mugging, serious face, not friendly but he will lead his team to another ring
#banner18
Let's go baby ☘
Yuppp!!
I said Celtics in 7 but they might win in 4 or 5 games
Also: if Luka is too tired for 4th quarter magic, it's gonna be even tougher.
7:07 pause youre screen right here....PORZINGIS actually looks like he picked upa knee strain...is knee and anke are pointing in opposite positions
Good eye. He was definitely favoring his left leg as well
Clearly Tatum is not shooting great. But it's really weird how he grows his game to become a better rebounder, defender, play maker, etc. and he gets criticized for not averaging 25. Legler hit the nail on the head. Tatum is impacting the game plin evrry other way outside of scoring. Casual fans would look at game 2 and say that Tatum had a bad game yet he played great defense while being 1 rebound short of a triple double.
From bucks to celtics - holiday🔥🙈
Refs will call game 3 entirely different
Kyrie needs Lebron
Maybe if Jason Kidd said that Tatum is the best player, they wouldn't have a problem
Luka disappears every time Boston has a ball lol
He can’t guard anyone
Luka had a 30 point triple double in the Finals and still lost.
Compare Tatum in the finals vs Curry in the finals
No he's not taking a shot a Jason kidd. he taking a shot at you guys.
The best player is actually Luka. I’m a Celtics fan, but he is playing better than any of our players. If we win, it will be as a TEAM.
The CELTICS are winning.......What behavior are you talking about Perk. The goal is to win isn't it?
Porzingis playing less than 20 mins per game and we acting like Boston can’t win without him?
Derrick white and jure holiday finna get big contract if celtics win championship
KP is cheat code no doubt. But Celtics actually defended better with Horford when both Doncic & Kyrie on floor due to the ultra switchability
Porzingis is not essential to stopping Luka or Kyrie. He would be missed, but he is NOT the most important reason the C's are winning.
Celtics honestly did take the bait it just goes to show how Dallas offensively performed outside of Luka.
He could have had 20 something if he wasn’t missing shot and forcing himself into a pack paint. Tatum rushes too much on his shot need to let the game come to u
You have no IQ clearly. JT driving into the paint is why we won both games. Im glad you aren’t the coach
perk be yelling in my ear for 7 minutes
i'm looking forward to the game when the Cs make 25 3-pointers 😂 game 3 would be the perfect moment
😂😂😂Tatum isnt the best player but every time he has the ball hes double and triple teamed??? I hate ESPN n these dummy lebron narritive talking heads. Luka is the best player so he ahould beat the celtics by himself. Everyone needs a team
Right Candace
Tatum doesn't care about what y'all saying. He wants to win a championship 🏆☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️
that is shameful to say Tatum is not a great player because he is a team player and refuses to make it about himself.
I wish I could say I'm surprised, but ESPN has no shame as we all know.
Al horford will carry us if porzingis goes out just watch but hope he’s good to go Celtics in 4
Tatum couldn't finish at the rim last night. Dude sucks, but he's on a good team.
Perk has no claim to the city of Boston - we don’t recognize you bro
Might have to sit Porzingaz for game 3 just for dude to heal up. They need him for 4 & 5
cute joke I see what you did there
What's causing all of the calf injuries?
Jalen Brown better be the FMVP. Because he is absolutely carrying Boston.
If Luka can’t defend at an average level for the rest of the series it doesn’t matter if Tatum shoots well or not. Luka’s defense has been unacceptably bad and no one is talking about it. Luka has been playing all time bad defense. He’s a turnstile. The Celtics attack him every possession and get a paint touch on every possession because of it. Luka alone is putting his team in rotations they can’t keep up with and it’s letting to 18 wide open 3’s a game for the Celtics.
For my soprano folks, Jason Kidd was tryna create dysentery amongst the ranks 😅😅😅 while we know that the issue of the best Celtics player is a major sticking post, comments like that have a lot of potential for bloodshed
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“ I would die out there “ - KP