Should Boston Celtics SIGN Mitchell Robinson? | Playoffs vs. Regular Season Debate

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🗓️ 22 May 2026

⏱️ 35 minutes

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Summary

Should the Boston Celtics eye Mitchell Robinson as a potential starting center? It would raise big questions about the team’s offseason priorities and fit alongside Neemias Queta. Can Robinson’s elite rebounding and rim protection help Boston’s frontcourt, or will his shooting limitations and playoff struggles present new challenges? John Karalis of Celtics On SI and guest Tom Westerholm break down how Robinson’s arrival could reshape the Boston Celtics’ roster, debate the merits of non-shooting big men, and consider trade scenarios—including the future of Sam Hauser. The episode also tackles the growing disconnect between regular season and playoff officiating, the strategic dilemma it creates for contenders, and what consistent NBA rules could mean for teams like the Celtics. Don’t miss this passionate, in-depth analysis of Boston’s offseason blueprint and the evolving NBA landscape.

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0:00.0	The Boston Celtics aren't playing anymore, but maybe their future starting center still is.
0:04.5	It's right now on the Lockdown Celtics podcast.
0:19.3	Hey there. Welcome back to the show.
0:22.0	I'm John Corrales.
0:23.6	Later on, we're going to get to a debate that I like to have, not even debate.
0:27.9	I just think the regular season versus the playoffs is a problem in the NBA.
0:35.5	And look, a bigger problem than some of the things that people are trying to fix,
0:40.9	in my opinion.
0:42.0	We're going to get to that in a few minutes.
0:43.8	But we want to start with maybe the Boston Celtics starting center of the future
0:50.7	who could be playing right now.
0:53.8	I know who's coming on right now.
0:55.6	It's Tom Westerholm, everybody.
0:58.6	Hello, Tom.
1:00.2	How you doing, buddy?
1:01.2	I'm good, man.
1:01.8	How are you?
1:02.4	Oh, I'm just great.
1:03.4	I'm just great.
1:04.4	We're recording this as the New York Knicks are playing against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
1:11.3	The Knicks have a, oh, just a 10 point lead at this point.
1:14.6	Yeah.
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