NBA Season Opener Tuesday Night! 2024-2025 NBA Preview

In this episode, the hosts delve into a comprehensive preview of the Boston Celtics as the NBA season approaches. They kick off with thoughts on the Celtics' offseason moves, discuss realistic expectations for the upcoming season, and highlight potential bets. The team's performance without Kristaps Porzingis at the start of the season is also a key topic, along with what to expect from stars like Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and coach Joe Mazzulla.
Travis introduces guest George Balekji, who makes a grand entrance, joining the conversation for an exciting analysis. Together, they explore the Eastern Conference playoff landscape, questioning whether the Celtics will be challenged by the Knicks, especially with the addition of Karl-Anthony Towns. They also weigh in on the Pacers and Tyrese Haliburton's potential impact.
As they transition to the Western Conference, the discussion shifts to the playoff prospects for the aging Lakers and Clippers, and whether Ime Udoka can lead the Rockets to a successful season.
The trio shares their bold NBA Finals predictions, all agreeing on the Celtics winning the Larry O'Brien Trophy, but differing on who they expect them to face in the Finals. The episode includes a thorough preview of the 2024-2025 NBA Awards, featuring their picks for Coach of the Year, Sixth Man of the Year, and more.
In a fun segment titled "Wicked or Kick It," they critique the outfits of notable NBA players, deciding which styles deserve acclaim and which should be kicked to the curb.
Finally, they tackle ESPN's Top 100 NBA Players list, debating who is too high or too low in the rankings. With insightful analysis and engaging discussions, this episode is packed with basketball content you won't want to miss! Catch 'Hold My Banner' every Wednesday and Friday on NESN's Youtube, Twitch, Facebook, and wherever you listen to podcasts.
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00:00 Intro
00:55 Boston Celtics Preview
10:37 Seeding The East 1-8
21:44 Seed The West 1-8
31:00 Finals Prediction and Finals MVP
36:05 NBA Awards Preview - Coach of the Year
37:50 Sixth Man of the Year
39:01 Most Improved Player
40:10 Rookie of the Year
42:27 Defensive Player of the Year
42:36 Most Valuable Player
45:41 Wicked Or Kick It
50:17 ESPN's Top 100 NBA Players
53:03 Outro

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