All In | The Boston Celtics | Episode 5 | presented by @FanDuel

All In | The Boston Celtics | Episode 5 | presented by @FanDuel

Chris I’m here with Bill Russell Bill this must been a great win for you exctly I know it’s hard to say what’s in your mind right now Bill and it must been a great win I’m just lost a [Music] word I was really in love with my career [Music] I just loved it every minute of it that I played for Celtics were a joy to me when we’re on the court or in the locker room with my teammates that was a marvelous marvelous wonderful time for me and I that I thoroughly thoroughly enjoyed I should always say that it was like from there I couldn’t go to heaven because leaving there going any place else would step down [Music] [Music] was 5 hours before the game and I remember Joe walked by me and he stopped and he looked up at the baners he asked me which one was yours he looked at me and said I would do anything anything to put another banner up there he had tears in his eyes I mean I think he is just that passionate about getting this team to the next level this team’s been here long before any of us have joined and it’s going to be here long after we’re all gone for this particular time we have the responsibility and the ownership of it and uh it’s everyone’s job to carry that forward it’s an honor it’s a privilege and it’s something that I always dreamed about we worked all year for these moments but now we’re here let’s take care of business um and do what we supposed to do set an example set a tone play for one another Golden State Warriors return to a familiar place they’re on top of the NBA World in 2022 the Celtics they were The Underdogs and now all of a sudden you turn around and you realize you are historically dominant after all the years of chasing now you are the haunted you’re in the Lion’s Den right now that’s where you’re at you’re in the Lion’s Den those dogs those Savages where it’s win or die those are the ones that carry you through we’ve been hunting all year yeah but the thing that people don’t realize we’ve been doing the hunting too it’s that fight or flight mode that you play with and that edge you have whatever it takes it’s life or [Applause] death KP just a mismatch nightmare great defense at The Rim beautiful [Music] stroke dominant if you in the right mindset as a player you always want to be challenged to the maximum and be an environment where the guy next to you is also pushing himself to the maximum and the coaches and the organizations is giving their all any given night there’s different roles of responsibilities that individuals on the team might have to take some people have to step up some people might have to sacrifice and there’s just that balance throughout the course of the year you know being in that Stadium recognizing that the tension never goes away the tension towards being in position to win I will always be [Applause] there here we go here we go hey no hesitation out there do what we do just breathe when the adversity come that’s when we step up before I came they’ve been Eastern Conference Finals multiple times I made it to the finals but you can feel it even more the ultimate goal here is to win winners we love the struggle and we ain’t running from this we not going to run and jump we going to get better and try to win we knew they was going to come out like this let’s beat the moment going through different trials and tribulations prepares you with winning games losing games playing in close games by any means necessary make it happen there’s no reason to be nervous we’re prepared and we all know we’re prepared so it’s more excitement and ready for the moment the moment’s big and we all understand that but for me you know I play every game like it’s NBA Finals my problem was like I’d have confidence and then I’d lose it quickly like I was too focused on the result not the process like you’re going to make shots you’re going to shot that’s the game of basketball yes a foul and the Boston lead is down to with a minute 15 to go in game two it’s all part of the the process all part of the journey kned away byes it starts defensively can make a one possession game you got to do whatever it takes to win thetics going to a two nothing lead in the finals a smothering defense here in the fourth quarter the closer you get to thinking about your goal the easier it is to relax they brought the best out of us tonight we keep that up man we got to be hungry got together one two goem mine has always been to be the head coach of of the Celtics and I think when you’re young the most important thing is having the proper mindset being instilled in you from the people around you people are like oh my gosh busting so intense and the fans are so intense he loves it he like lives on it Boston’s number one it’s always been number one it’s home for him and everything he does Connects back to Papa Dan for sure the DNA of who I am come from this town comes from my dad comes from this court right here like there’s no doubt about it this was kind of the um the mecca or the nucleus of you know my family and really the town in general my dad had a key and me and him would come here for hours and then at the end we would play one-on-one in the Paint Me versus him and there was no rules and so we would just play until someone was bleeding and it was just like you’re going to learn how to just get through stuff so players coach um he really allows a player to be who they are he want you to be the best person and the best player you possibly be I think all coaches are about the same what separates them is the type of players that they have the ultimate compliment is the situation that we’re in right now where you have to get it done without that pressure you cannot perform at your highest level the greatest athlets basketball players soccer players and all the sports is when the the pressure is completely there they became better the AL of and this is the largest lead of the finals so far for the Mavericks it’s a noticeable difference not having that 7 fo presence in Chris to have a successful team everyone’s a leader we ultimate right now weing unbelievable shots you go down the line each individual guy brings something different that makes the team successful him down the other end we truly truly believe con that anybody can make the big shot and you know we fighting for full 48 all those little things they matter pressure and expectations there’s nothing bigger than the ones we burent ourselves again on just overow back it in lots of time remaining you don’t think we want to win no one wants to win more than our team our Locker in our organization we’ve said all year it takes What It Takes everyone feels that fire in their own way it’s how you harness that as a collective out white puts up a dere white from just being that team that we’ve been pretty much the whole year man unselfish man together you got to take your ego your emotion out of it like we’re trying to win a [Music] championship from NBA title one more we won one more game yes [Music] sir oh man [Music] as close as they have gotten so many times it just shows you that it’s not easy you know just because you make it to a certain level where you’re almost there awayes away anything can happen you know if it was easy everybody would be do for 99 games the the Boston Celtics have done everything there is to do tonight in game 100 they can do the last thing they need to do closer you are winning closer you are to losing you see so many times whether it’s in basketball fighting it when there’s leades or when there’s opportunity to go after your opponent you let them live if you have the expectation that this is going to be the end of them then what now your opponent has broken your expectations create separation create confusion we haven’t had one more passes we haven’t had any of that all right let’s get back to our offensive purpose you have to look at your opponent with the ultimate respect you could be down 3 0 in a series but it really could have been just 10 possessions nothing’s guaranteed the Mavericks eviscerate the Boston Celtics tonight in game the third largest margin of victory in the history of the finals yeah just put a little bit of Doubt into Boston’s mind now it’s about responsibility and ownership it’s a test of character hey we lost a game let’s see how we respond you could be on top of the world for a couple days and then you lose one game and and then you just feel like the lowest of lows Summers be long the year be long this is your goal if this is what what you put your mind to if this is you want but it’s going to be a point where you’re going to get hit you going to have to just get back up that’s what making it to the top is really all about just wrapping your mind around all right I can’t get frustrated I can’t get upset I can’t get down I can withstand this for you know I used to go to Red outb camp and I remember he would speak to the team he talked a lot about what it meant to be a Celtic two character it’s togetherness your teamwork your toughness your mindset type of parent you are what type of husband than you are how important the city is who you are God put you here for this you have everything at your disposal whether it’s within yourself or the people around you to execute and it’s what you do with it faith for however long we’re here together we have to fight to keep that you drive up that ramp there is no tomorrow it’s bigger than one player it’s bigger than one person every single person on the roster has their individual story that contribute to who are team is as a whole together everyone achieves more from top to bottom everybody is included so you have to know that your teammates are going to be there you know that’s one of the Hallmarks of a great team we all come into this building we all know what we’re working towards putting in this work day in day out it helps raise everyone’s level trying to sacrifice a little bit for each other everybody really wants to go out there and compete for each other is different from an individual sport you don’t have to do it alone it’s a family organization you watch out for each other you care for each other and you’re pulling for each other bring your B number 18 to the Boston CTIC you know that’s his dream you know that’s his ultimate goal knowing that it’s what he’s always wanted since he was 3 years old it’s all he’s ever talked about he didn’t have a plan B it was this or die for him I can see the look on his face and I’ve seen that look before this is dedication and determination all boiled up into one you’re born for this got prepared you for this give them [Music] hellard it truly makes me really happy to see him do what he loves they know who they are we don’t have to beind them we’re doing it all year nothing changes play for each other do it together only this time of year you got to depend on each other to be a champion planing against the Boston Celtics now championships are made in Boston the great ones always have that inner confidence that inner belief these guys want the ball when it matters it’s a winning culture passed on from generation to generation you know but that’s the Brotherhood of Celtics it’s always been like that Celtic pride is a real thing and you take pride in putting that Jersey on and being a part of it the goals are hanging in our practice facility and in the arena every day and there’s no other goal the goal here is banners look up in the rafters and know that that’s the culture around here the expectation is winning [Music] how you play the game how you share the [Music] ball how you dive on the floor and what you stand for it’s it’s got of a gift to play here in Boston in that way it’s just a feeling you have that I don’t really know how to describe it [Music] you heard personing this right the very beginning of this year he kept saying it’s different [Music] here it is different [Music] here it’s been a privilege to be part of it individually they weren’t perfect for the last8 months but collectively they were you aemp da you attemp it is Banner 18 the mission commanded is mission [Music] accomplished whatever it is doesn’t have to be basketball that you know if you dream big enough and work hard enough you can be the best in the world or whatever you want to do having the ring putting that anti banner up here winning means everything that was the reason why I wanted to come here you know seeing how close these guys were and being presented with this opportunity I just couldn’t say no everybody coming together and reaching a goal that we set out and I think it just hard work paid off you get very few chances in life to be great you just got to take the bull by the horns and you got to just own it and our guys owned it so proud to be part of this team and that it happened now Gloria glor we all need each other uh this is a team sport and we’ve went through the ups and downs there been a long time coming and damn it was worth it Bill Russell would be so proud the 2024 Bill Russell Finals MVP goes to Jaylen Brown it was a full team effort and I Shar this with my brothers and my my partner in crime Jason Tatum he was with me the whole way so we share this together all my life now that’s what I dreamed to be an NBA champion I’m I’m so very thankful for everyone who’s been in my life that’s you know had a little influence on you know what I’ve done Legacy means leaving something behind that’s kind of you know be an example for others this is what we play for and to win a championship is really just a testament to what it is that you love and what you stand for your teammates your family the people close to you the city being here in Boston I think the fans really helped my experience here more than anything we have the best fans in the whole NBA they expect great things they expect us to play hard and I love that about them I feel like the relationships that we’ve built here they’re going to last a long time I think that you know the number one thing is you just try to be yourself if you have people that are intrinsically motivated that are about the team that have shown themselves to be interested in competing and playing hard then when you put all those guys together you can achieve [Music] something everybody Welcome me with open arms here and it’s been unbelievable to work in this kind of environment they don’t take it for granted I don’t take it for granted that you make these runs and uh you know getting over the top that’s what drives these guys getting to know them off the court and the people that they are makes you want to do everything you can to to help them win this showing of appreciation and love what make the difference what make you feel like you’re in a [Music] family there’s a trust that is very very obvious and I think that’s what makes them [Music] great whatever you accomplish as a team you want to be able to get back together 15 years from now and say that was special because we did it with that group of people and that group of people was like this [Music] they care for one another they care about the community they care about their family care about their friends they really care about each other that’s what Champions is made [Music] of I might have lost her words right I see that this is crazy I don’t know what you said [Music] I love being in this place especially empty when you take a look at that empty space like that’s where I envisioned every national anthem uh the 2024 and on going so he had said most of the Season we’re going to win and we’re going to win at home so I knew it was either five or seven and he said and I was like please my heart can’t take S I just had a feeling that you know everything that everybody had been through um um we were going to we were going to face that head on and we were going to conquer it [Music] together I knew we were going to win I knew we were going to win at home there was a sense of inevitability within our team because they made a decision that they were going to do it and they were going to do it together for every person that’s worked for this organization for every person that’s played for this organization you’ve helped move the cting organization forward we’re all in it together and everybody needs to know that all right make sure you capture that for last part [Music] [Music] she

Nothing beats winning the NBA Championship in Boston ☘️

From the early days of Bill Russell and Red Auerbach, to the glory days of the Big Three in 2008, to the modern day 2024 NBA Champions, the Boston Celtics have one of the richest traditions of winning in all of sports.

In Episode 5, we dive into the foundation of this franchise’s success and how it helped pave the way for Banner 18. Every NBA Finals game is analyzed in detail by current players, coaches and Celtics Legends like Cedric Maxwell and Brian Scalabrine.

Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City in the Premiere League and a close confidant of Joe Mazzulla, gives his perspective on a winner’s mentality and what it takes to be successful at the highest levels of competition.

Watch every episode of #AllInCeltics – our all-access docu-series following the team during the 2024 playoffs.

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