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

Marc D'Amico

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Frequency: 1 episode/18d. Total Eps: 111

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.

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Paul George Has Left Celtics Rookies Thinking “Oh My God!”

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 • Duration 28:01

“That’s prime PG!” Celtics rookies Chris Cenac Jr. and Dillon Mitchell join the pod to talk about being teammates with a legend like Paul George, who is an idol for players of their age. They say there’s been some moments that have almost left them speechless. The rookies also share very bluntly why they know playing for the Boston Celtics is different than everywhere else in the league, including some fan interactions, and what their interactions were like with the Celtics leading up to the 2026 NBA Draft.

00:00: Adjusting to NBA life and the Celtics’ player development program
04:19: Dillon Mitchell on playing for Rick Pitino at St. John’s
05:25: Chris Cenac Jr. on his constant drive to improve
07:05: Stories from playing in the McDonald’s All-American game
09:00: What’s it like being a top-10 recruit in the nation in high school?
12:25: Going through the NBA Draft process
14:30: Dillon Mitchell shares his Draft experience working out for the Celtics
15:00: Looking up to Paul George
17:05: Importance of having each other to lean on amid the rookie experience
18:15: Expectations for this season
19:45: Chris Cenac Jr. says he stopped Jayson Tatum
!21:00: Chris Cenac Jr. on his Summer League buzzer-beater
23:00: Chris Cenac Jr. on him and Mitchell Robinson coming from Louisiana
23:45: The rookies discuss their family life
26:20: What stands out most about being a member of the Celtics?

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Let's Play 'Random Questions with Joe' with Celtics Head Coach Joe Mazzulla

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 • Duration 23:54

Let’s play Random Questions with Joe!🙋‍♂️ In Part 2 of our two-part conversation with the Boston Celtics head coach, Joe Mazzulla answers a long list of random questions off the cuff. Learn how much coffee he drinks each day (and what time he cuts himself off), what his self-proclaimed worst quality is, which of his players is or was the best debater, and much more. Plus, Joe turns vulnerable on some answers, leading him to him sharing what the most addictive part of his job is, and discussing the personal challenges he faced after his father passed away.

00:00: Is Joe Mazzulla humble?
06:40: Time to play Random Questions with Joe! How much coffee does he drink?
07:16: What’s the best lesson Joe has ever learned?
08:17: Does Mazzulla overthink things?
10:17: What’s the basketball cliché he hates most?
13:00: Which player who he has coached is/was the best debater?
13:45: What’s the hardest thing he has ever done?
16:15: What’s more important to NBA success: natural skill, or confidence?
19:20: What’s the most addictive part of being an NBA coach?
21:46: What’s the most interesting thought Joe has had today?

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One Word from Deuce Tatum Helped Joe Mazzulla Find Perspective on Life and Basketball

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 • Duration 24:20

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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VFTR Special: Evan Turner Roundtable with Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, Payton Pritchard & Mike Conley Jr.

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 • Duration 19:06

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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Joe Mazzulla Has a Pet Peeve Text Thread and Compares Formula 1 Racers to NBA Players

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 • Duration 37:25

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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Dee Brown Talks Jaylen Brown Legacy, Dunk Contest, Wining ESPN’s ‘Dream Job’

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 • Duration 27:23

Scratch your 90s nostalgia itch with Dee Brown, who starred for the Celtics from 1990-1998. Brown touches on entering the league on a stacked Celtics team that featured Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, Robert Parish and Reggie Lewis, and winning the NBA Slam Dunk Contest as a rookie. He also comments on parallels to Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum’s careers, as each of those players entered the league on title-contending teams. Brown goes on to reveal what it meant to him to be named Celtics captain, and his experience participating in and winning ESPN’s ‘Dream Job’ show that featured Stuart Scott, Stephen A. Smith, Woody Page and other famous ESPN personalities.

00:20: Brown on being back in Boston and getting a standing ovation during the Celtics-Bulls game
06:25: Rookie year, starting out 29-5, Dunk Contest, learning from Bird/McHale/Parish
10:48: Parallels to Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum’s careers
13:30: Shock factor of moving to Boston, seeing Hall of Famers at every practice
15:05: Being named Captain of the Boston Celtics
18:25: Exchanging “Brown No. 7” jerseys with Jaylen Brown, and JB’s legacy
20:02: Brown’s scare with Wellesley police, who mistook him for an alleged bank robber
23:44: Experience of wining ESPN’s ‘Dream Job’ and working alongside Stuart Scott & Stephen A. Smith

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Phil Pressey’s Crazy G League Story, and How Brad Stevens & Joe Mazzulla Have Influenced His Coaching Philosophy

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 • Duration 31:30

Phil Pressey has gone from Celtics player, to Celtics assistant coach, to Maine Celtics head coach. He covers his journey in detail in this week’s episode, including how Brad Stevens and Joe Mazzulla have influenced his coaching philosophy and daily approach to the job. Pressey tells a crazy story from this season that encapsulates the nature of life in the G League (and he sounds a bit like Joe Mazzulla while telling it). Plus, Pressey gives his insights on Celtics rookie draft picks Amari Williams and Max Shulga, plus two-way player Ron Harper Jr.

00:10: Becoming head coach of the Maine Celtics and coaching philosophies
06:52: How Brad Stevens, Joe Mazzulla and European coaches have influenced his coaching style
12:03: Handling the inconsistencies of life in the G League
15:51: Insights on Amari Williams, Ron Harper Jr. and Max Shulga
21:53: Coaching Maine to a franchise-record nine-game win streak
27:53: Crazy stories from life in the G League

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Jordan Walsh on Love of Anime, Jaylen Brown’s Snoring, Final 6 Minutes vs. Knicks

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 • Duration 24:19

Jordan Walsh made a presentation to his Celtics teammates this season about anime. He tells you how it came up and what he taught them, and how the exercise has built team chemistry. Walsh also details the mental struggles of his first two seasons in the NBA, and what has led to his sudden emergence as a critical player for the Celtics. The third-year forward, who sits next to superstar Jaylen Brown on the team plane, also brings viewers into what it’s like to be next to Brown every day, and the comment from Jayson Tatum that got Walsh through his first two seasons.

00:30: Walsh explains his love of anime and his presentation to the Celtics
04:50: Favorite nicknames so far
05:42: What led to his sudden emergence
08:15: Sitting next to Jaylen Brown on the team plane
11:45: Defending opposing superstars
14:20: Getting through the difficult times
17:45: Secret sauce of the development program at the Celtics

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Dominique Wilkins Details Returning from an Achilles Tear, Calls Larry Bird a ‘Psychological Monster’

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 • Duration 28:05

Dominique Wilkins, knnown as the Human Highlight Film, had one of the most successful returns from a ruptured Achilles in NBA history, as he returned to action after just 10 months and averaged 30 points per game that season. As Jayson Tatum recovers from his own Achilles tear, Wilkins gives advice and insight into what it takes to successfully return from the injury. Wilkins also turns the clock back to his memorable matchups against Larry Bird and the dynasty Celtics of the 1980s, and details his experience of signing with the Celtics in 1994 and what made him choose to live in Boston for years after his retirement.

00:55: Suffering an Achilles tear and the process of returning to play
08:00: Playing in Boston as a visiting player in the 1980s
13:45: Historic battle with Larry Bird in Game.7 in 1988
19:45: Top memories of playing for the Celtics and living in Boston
23:30: Leaving North Carolina and the ACC to play for Georgia in the SEC
24:45: Playing in the final game in the old Boston Garden
26:30: Jaylen Brown honoring Dominique in the Slam Dunk Contest

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Hugo Gonzalez on the Legend of Luka Doncic & Joining Real Madrid at 9 Years Old

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 • Duration 19:03

At just 19 years old, Hugo Gonzalez has made the leap from the Euroleague to the NBA look easy. He explains how signing into the Real Madrid basketball program in Spain at nine years old, and growing up in the Euroleague world, helped to develop him beyond his years. Gonzalez also explains the similarities and differences between Euroleague ball and NBA ball, as well as the challenges of his move to the league. We also learn of the impact Hugo’s parents, who were both professional players overseas, had on him growing up, and how they led him through the process of growing up in the Real Madrid program. Last but not least, Hugo comments on the legend of Luka Doncic, who also played for Real Madrid and faced the Celtics in a preseason game back in 2015.

00:24: On joining Real Madrid at 9 years old
04:25: On being teammates and roommates with Egor Emin, of the Brooklyn Nets, with Real Madrid
05:28: Similarities between the Boston Celtics and Real Madrid
06:25: Describing Euroleague basketball as the most tactical basketball in the world
11:15: What else is in his offensive bag that we haven’t seen?
12:12: Which is a stronger feeling for Hugo: his love for winning, or his hate for losing?
13:15: How his parents, who both played professionally in Europe, helped to mold him growing up
15:00: How he chose his first agent
16:20: The legend of Luka Doncic within the Real Madrid program

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