WRONG! Jayson Tatum Takes, Gap Year, Tanking Talk OFF BASE | Boston Celtics CULTURE Prevails

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🗓️ 27 February 2026

⏱️ 35 minutes

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Boston Celtics resist tanking talk as Jayson Tatum nears return—will his comeback reignite their championship pursuit? Joe Mazzulla’s coaching decisions are under the microscope after the loss to the Denver Nuggets, with the missed opportunity to unleash Luka Garza's energy and rebounding sparking debate. Were the Celtics' culture and roster strength too valuable to ever consider a gap year? John Karalis of Celtics On SI and Tom Westerholm of Boston.com break down the Boston Celtics' season strategy, spotlighting Jaylen Brown, Payton Pritchard, and Derrick White's pivotal roles. The conversation explores draft implications, the franchise's commitment to continuity, and why tanking was never truly an option. Insights include the impact of Tatum’s imminent return, Joe Mazzulla’s growth as a coach, and the significance of culture in sustained NBA success. Can Boston maintain its competitive edge and avoid the pitfalls facing other franchises?

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0:00.0	Now on the Lockdown Celtics podcast, Jason Tatum, still not playing for the Boston Celtics.
0:06.1	And I think Joe Missoula missed a big opportunity against the Denver Nuggets.
0:15.2	Hey, welcome back to the Lockdown Celtics podcast right here on the lockdown podcast.
0:19.2	Network where it is your team every day your team is
0:22.1	the Boston Celtics and I talk about them Monday through Friday here on this old podcast
0:27.4	bonus podcast when they play like Friday night against the Denver I'm not the Denver
0:31.7	Nuggets the Brooklyn Nets at home I'll be at the the garden. So bonus podcast after that there is a bonus
0:39.0	podcast on the feed here, a little mini mailbag that I did. So that's on the feed as well.
0:43.8	So just subscribe and get the show. However you want to audio, video on YouTube, it's there.
0:49.1	If you're new to the show, my name is John Corrales. I'm a beat writer covering the Celtics for
0:53.3	Celtics on SI. I've been covering the team for 20 years doing this podcast for 10.
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