USA Women’s Basketball 2024 Olympic Team

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(Summer Olympics Jokes)

USA Women’s Basketball 2024 Olympic Team

USA Basketball @usabasketball (1M followers)

  1. #11 Napheesa Collier (Minnesota Lynx ) @PHEEsespieces (24.1K followers)
  2. #7 Kahleah Copper (Phoenix Mercury) @kahleahcopper (32.4K followers)
  3. #8 Chelsea Gray (Las Vegas Aces) @cgray209 (37.1K followers)
  4. #15 Brittney Griner (Phoenix Mercury) @brittneygriner (109K followers)
  5. #6 Sabrina Ionescu (New York Liberty) @sabrina_i20 (163.3K followers)
  6. #4 Jewell Loyd (Seattle Storm) @jewellloyd (52.1K followers)
  7. #5 Kelsey Plum (Las Vegas Aces) @Kelseyplum10 (144.1K followers)
  8. #10 Breanna Stewart (New York Liberty) @breannastewart (153.1K followers)
  9. #12 Diana Taurasi (Phoenix Mercury) @DianaTaurasi (91.4K followers)
  10. #14 Alyssa Thomas (Connecticut Sun) @athomas_25 (12.7K followers)
  11. #9 A’ja Wilson (Las Vegas Aces) @_ajawilson22 (238K followers)
  12. #13 Jackie Young (Las Vegas Aces) @JackieYoung3 (26.7K followers)

Coaching Staff

Head Coach: Cheryl Reeve 2021-24 @LynxCoachReeve (17K followers)

Assistant Coach: Kara Lawson @karalawson20 (89.5K followers)

Assistant Coach: Joni Taylor @CoachJoniTaylor (20.9K followers)

Assistant Coach: Mike Thibault @coachthibault (1.6K followers)

USA Men’s Basketball 2024 Olympic Team

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USA Basketball @usabasketball (1M followers)

  1. LeBron James @KingJames (53M followers)
  2. Stephen Curry (Davidson) @StephenCurry30 (18K followers)
  3. Kevin Durant (Texas) @KDTrey5 (21MK followers)
  4. Joel Embiid (Kansas) @JoelEmbiid (2.1M followers)
  5. Jayson Tatum (Duke) @jaytatum0 (1.4M followers)
  6. Devin Booker (Kentucky) @DevinBook (1.3M followers)
  7. Jrue Holiday (UCLA) @Jrue_Holiday11 (201K followers)
  8. Anthony Davis (Kentucky) @AntDavis23 (2.1M followers)
  9. Anthony Edwards (Georgia) @theantedwards_ (282K followers)
  10. Bam Adebayo (Kentucky) @Bam1of1 (250K followers)
  11. Tyrese Haliburton (Iowa State) @TyHaliburton22 (180K followers)
  12. Derrick White (Colorado) @Dwhite921 (52K followers)

Withdrew: Kawhi Leonard* (San Diego State)

Head Coach Steve Kerr (Golden State Warriors) @SteveKerr (635K followers)

Assistant Coach Mark Few (Gonzaga University)

Assistant Coach Tyronn Lue (LA Clippers)

Assistant Coach Erik Spoelstra (Miami Heat).

Basketball Jokes for Bastille Day

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Google Search “Basketball Jokes for Bastille Day”

  1. Knock knock?…Who is there?…Boo… Boo Who?… Don’t cry! We have the best basketball jokes for Bastille Day jokes.
  2. 2024 Draft: How did analysts describe the 2024 NBA draft with FOUR FRENCH players drafted in the 1st round?… Another French Revolution.
  3. 2024 Draft: How did analysts describe the 2024 NBA draft with FOUR FRENCH players drafted in the 1st round?… “Très bien, mon ami.” (French Translation: Very good my friend.)
  4. Did you hear the basketball joke about Bastille Day?… It’s a riot.

What is the Most Important Relationship in Basketball?

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There are so many relationships in basketball. The player and his parents, siblings or teammates. A player- coach relationship is critical. So is the relationship of a player with officials. Don’t forget the opponents and the fans. There are so many relationships in basketball. What is the most important one? 

We feel the most important basketball relationship for a player is the one he has with his basketball. One Hall of Fame high school basketball coach used l the term “alone time” with your basketball. This is a great way to identify that critical time where player spends hours and hours alone with HIS basketball developing the skills necessary to succeed.

Like all relationships, each player will have a different commitment level to his basketball. Some may spend quality time with the basketball every day. Some may be like Kobe Bryant, and sleep with their ball. Others may have an unhealthy relationship. Some may even be abusive. Have you ever seen a player throw or even worse, kick a ball in anger? Some players are neglectful. They might get busy with work, friends, significant others and the basketball is neglected for days and weeks at a time. 

No matter what the relationship is, a player has to understand that the time spent alone with the basketball will determine that player’s basketball journey.

Stronger and healthier relationships will result in more opportunities for the player.. For example, if a player spends time working on his shot, develops a strong handle, and is able to pass on time and on target, that player may have an opportunity to play on a town travel team. If that relationship blossoms and grows that play also might have a chance to play for a high school team. Relationship gets even stronger during high school years, the player may even be a starter or all-league player. Others will have the opportunity of being part of an AAU program.

With all these scenarios players will develop relationships with teammates, coaches, and officials. Later in life players may continue the journey with basketball and be officials, youth coaches, high school coaches, personal skill, trainers, and maybe even college or professional basketball players.

Basketball Jokes for the 4th of July

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  1. What NBA player would be a great spokesperson for the 4th of July?… Enes Freedom. (4th of July Jokes)
  2. What is basketball players favorite type of firework?… a flare (screen). (Fireworks Jokes)
  3. July 4th Basketball Jokes: Who would be a great NBA center if he gave up his musical career?… POST Malone! (365 Music Jokes)
  4. What NBA team is the most popular on the 4th of July?… The Houston Rockets. (Texas Jokes)

NBA Finals Jokes

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  1. Knock knock?…Who is there?…Boo… Boo Who?… Don’t cry! We have the best NBA Finals basketball jokes.
  2. 2024... Another banner year in Boston!
  3. 2024 NBA Finals: How was the Boston Celtics 2024 NBA Championship Parade?… just ducky! Cue The Ducks (Duck Jokes)
  4. You know what is no joke?… The number of NBA titles the Boston Celtics have won. (NBA Basketball Jokes & NBA Champions)
  5. What famous Southern Rock anthem is the same as the Boston Celtics offense during the 1980s… Free Bird. (Massachusetts Jokes)
  6. 2024 NBA Finals: Boston Celtics: To honor Red Auerbach, what Pink Floyd song did they play in the locker room while sipping champagne and celebrating?… Have a cigar. (365 Music Jokes)
  7. 2024 NBA Finals: What Jimmy Buffett song did the Celtics fan love to hear following the devastating defeat in Dallas (122-84) on Friday June 14th?… Come Monday. (365 Music Jokes) (The Celtics won their 18th NBA title on Monday June 17th.)
  8. 2024 NBA Finals: Boston Celtics: What Tom Petty song could Al Horford relate to when he became the NBA player with the most playoff games (186) before becoming an NBA Champion… The Waiting (is the hardest part) (365 Music Jokes)
  9. 2024 NBA Finals: Boston Celtics: Can you believe the Celtics flew to Miami after winning the NBA Title?… I guess it is not THAT big a deal. There are at least 18 reasons to look the other way. (Florida Jokes)
  10. Who is a Crayola crayon’s favorite NBA coach of all-time?… Red Auerbach. (Crayon Jokes)
  11. 2024 NBA Finals: Boston Celtics: Hey Kyrie, since we won that championship you promised us, we won’t chant “Kyrie Sucks” ever again… … Just (“Jason”) Kidding.
  12. 2024 NBA Finals: Boston Celtics: We were really scared after the Game 4 blowout… Just (“Jason”) Kidding.
  13. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe tell me the how many NBA titles the Celtics have won? (NBA Champions)
  14. 2024 NBA Finals: June 17th, 2024: Boston Three Party. December 16, 1773: Boston Tea Party.
  15. 2024 NBA Finals: What would the Sons of Liberty say after the Celtics won the 2004 NBA Championship?… “Huzzah Mazulla!”
  16. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe tell me the last time the Celtics won the NBA Championship? (NBA Champions)
  17. 2008 NBA Finals: Who is the geography teacher’s favorite Celtics coach of all-time?… Doc Rivers. (Geography Jokes)
  18. 2024 NBA Finals: Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name the only Dominican born basketball player to win an NBA Championship?… Al DominicanKnock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe tell me the name of the youngest coach to win an NBA Championship?… Bill Russell. (34)
  19. 2024 NBA Finals: Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe tell me the names of the two youngest coaches to win an NBA Championship?… Bill Russell (34) and Joe Mazzulla (35) .
  20. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe tell me the name of the only NBA player who won 2 NBA titles with different teams and it was his 1st year with each team?… Jrue Holiday (2024 Boston Celtics & 2021 Milwaukee Bucks)
  21. 2024 NBA Finals All-Crayola Team: Boston Celtics: Jaylen Brown, Derrick White Dallas Mavericks Greg Brown III, Josh Green
  22. 2024 NBA Finals: Boston Celtics: What Tom Petty song could Jason Tatum and Jaylen Brown relate to when he became the NBA duo with the most playoff games (106) before becoming NBA Champions… The Waiting (is the hardest part) (365 Music Jokes)
  23. 1986 NBA Champions: What was the favorite TV show of the 1986 Celtics?… The Waltons.
  24. 2024 NBA Finals: Boston Celtics: Hey Dallas, Great competitive series… Just (“Jason”) Kidding.
  25. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe tell me the nickname of Larry Bird when he played for the Boston Celtics? (Massachusetts Jokes)
  26. 2024 NBA Finals: Since Kyrie Irving stomped on the center court Celtics logo he is 0 – 13 against the Celtics… not so lucky I guess. (his 1st win was game #14.)
  27. 2024 NBA Finals: Response of Jrue Holiday, the Boston Celtics guard when asked how he plans to go about slowing the Dallas Mavericks playmaker in the 2024 NBA Finals… “Pray.”
  28. 2024 NBA Finals: Boston Celtics: What Dallas Mavericks players in the 2024 NBA Finals has a sweet tooth?… Alex Fudge.
  29. 2024 NBA Finals: Boston Celtics: Hey Kyrie…. BYE rie!
  30. 617 Day: The unofficial holiday of the Boston Celtics. (June 17th is date the Celtics won the 2008 and 2024 NBA Titles.)
  31. 2024 NBA Finals: Boston Celtics: Jrue Holiday…. is a TRUE 2-Time NBA Champion.
  32. 2024 NBA Finals: Boston Celtics: What did the Boston Social Studies teacher say after the Celtics won their 18th banner in 20204?… “Huzzah Mazulla!”
  33. 2024 NBA Finals: What is Derrick White’s favorite Christmas song?… All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth.
  34. “I have two college degrees, four honorary doctorate degrees, and am in three Halls of fame, and the only thing I know how to do is teach tall people how to put a ball in the hole.” Red Auerbach (Graduation Jokes)
  35. 2024 NBA Finals: Why did the Celtics travel to Miami on Juneteenth?… To literally beat the (Boston) Heat.
  36. What is the official snake of the Boston Celtics?… The White Mamba. (Snake Jokes)
  37. 2024 NBA Finals: Where does Payton Prichard practice shooting?… Way downtown.
  38. 2024 NBA Finals: Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name the head coach of the 2024 NBA Champion Boston Celtics? (NBA Champion Coaches)
  39. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe tell me the how many NBA titles Red Auerbach won as a coach of the Boston Celtics? (NBA Champion Coaches)
  40. What NBA team has the best floral arrangements?… The Boston Celtics. They play at the TD Garden. (Massachusetts Jokes) 
  41. Who is the National Audubon Society‘s favorite NBA Player of all-time?… Larry Bird.
  42. 2024 NBA Finals: Why was the Massachusetts State Police looking for Jaylen Brown and Jason Tatum?… They are “partners in crime.”
  43. I know why the Boston Celtics picked the them of “Different Here” for the 2024 NBA Playoffs… They talk different. Just as a Celtics fan to say “Park the car in Harvard Yard!” (Massachusetts Jokes)
  44. What is Red Auerbach’s favorite Pink Floyd song?… Have a cigar. (365 Music Jokes)
  45. Who is the most musical Celtic?… DJ Johnson. (365 Music Jokes)
  46. 2022 NBA Finals: How did the Boston Celtics president Brad Stevens feel after losing to the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2022 NBA Finals?… He was Butler Blue.
  47. What is Jason Tatum’s favorite Beach Boys song?…. Little Deuce Coupe. (365 Music Jokes)
  48. Who is the most honest player in the history of basketball?… Paul “The Truth” Pierce.
  49. Did you know the Celtics nutritionist does not recommend butter ever. His choice…. parkay.
  50. Marcus Smart was a polarizing NBA player when he played for the Celtics. Fans think he is a clutch player with defensive intensity that is out of this world. Critics think he is nothing but a flop.
  51. 1986 NBA Finals: What type of entertainment did the 1986 Celtics hate?… Any type of Magic show.
  52. 2024 Finals: Who is the 2024 NBA Finals Crayola MVP?…. Derrick White or Jaylen Brown.
  53. What basketball player does the Royal Family love?… Isaiah Thomas, the King of the 4th. (King Jokes)
  54. Retired Celtics, like everyone, watch a lot of TV these days, NetFlix, Hulu, HBO… I don’t know why. They just never seem to pay for Showtime.
  55. How do the Boston Celtics feel about having a leprechaun as a mascot?… Lucky! (Leprechaun Jokes)
  56. What time is it when the Red Sox are chasing the Celtics?… 9 after 5.
  57. What time is it when the Celtics are chasing the Red Sox ?… 5 after 9.
  58. What time is it when the Celtics are chasing the Bruins ?… 5 after 6.
  59. What time is it when the Bruins are chasing the Celtics?… 6 after 5.
  60. What time is it when the Revolution are chasing the Celtics?… 11 after 5.
  61. What time is it when the Celtics are chasing the Revolution?… 5 after 11.
  62. What time is it when the Celtics are chasing the Free Jacks?… 5 after 15.
  63. What time is it when the Free Jacks are chasing the Celtics?… 15 after 5
  64. 2024 Finals: What summer blockbuster movie did the the Celtics refuse to go see?… Bad Boys 4 Ride or Die. (Movie Jokes)
  65. The leaves fall in autumn in New England. Can you guess their favorite Celtic of all-time?…. Bill Russell. (Fall Jokes)
  66. Why did Payton Prichard get arrested?… He shot the ball.
  67. 2024 Finals: Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe tell me the name of the first player born in Latvia to win an NBA Championship? (Kristaps Porzingis)
  68. What does Cedric Maxwell put on his Cornbread?… Not butter, parkay.
  69. What song do die hard Celtics refuse to listen to?… Bad Boys (the Theme of Cops) by Inner Circle. (365 Music Jokes)
  70. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe tell me the how many NBA titles Red Auerbach won as a coach of the Boston Celtics? (NBA Champion Coaches)
  71. Why did the Celtics go to Miami?… To beat the heat. (Florida Jokes)
  72. Everyone was sad when Bill Walton passed on May 27th, 2024. Everyone except…. The Grateful Dead. (365 Music Jokes)
  73. What was the original Big Three’s favorite TV show?… McHale’s Navy.
  74. Did you know Bill Russell had a HUGE growth spurt?… His family gave him a nickname. Russell Spouts. (Farming Jokes)
  75. What a great honor to see the Celtics wear the tie-dye WALTON warm-ups in honor of basketball legend Bill Walton who passed on May 27th, 2024. Everyone was so happy…. Especially The Grateful Dead and all the Deadheads fans. (365 Music Jokes)
  76. What owner of the Boston Celtics do crayons adore?… Walter Brown. (Crayon Jokes)
  77. What is Dave Cowens’ favorite type of gum?… Big Red. (Gum Jokes)
  78. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe tell me the nickname of Shaquille O’Neal when he played for the Boston Celtics?
  79. Joe Mazulla took the Boston Celtics on a hike to climb a mountain during the layoff before the 2024 NBA Finals … He wanted them to have a higher basketball IQ. (NBA Basketball Jokes)
  80. 1981 NBA Finals: How did Cedric Maxwell celebrate his 1981 NBA Finals MVP trophy?… With his favorite side dish, Cornbread.
  81. 2024 NBA Finals: What is Boston Celtics least favorite American TV show?… Dallas. (Texas Jokes & Movie Jokes)
  82. What former Boston Celtics basketball player would be a great spokesperson for autumn in New England?… Taco Fall. (Basketball Jokes)
  83. What Pink Floyd song do the Celtics play when they win an NBA title in honor of is Red Auerbach?… Have a cigar. (365 Music Jokes)
  84. Who would be a better Celtic car salesman?… Chris Ford of M.L. Carr. (Car Jokes)
  85. What former Boston Celtics basketball player would be a great spokesperson for National Taco Day?… Taco Fall. (Basketball Jokes)
  86. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe tell me Paul Pierce’s nickname? (Massachusetts Jokes)
  87. Who is a priest’s favorite Celtic of all-time?… Robert Parish.
  88. 2024 NBA Finals: December 16, 1773: Boston Tea Party. June 17th, 2024: Boston Three Party.
  89. 2024 NBA Finals: D White…. He can sure play D and shoot the 3.
  90. What do you call someone who can name the Celtics leading playoff scoring and assists leader?… A Bird brain. (Bird Jokes)
  91. Who is a dairy farmer’s favorite Celtic of all-time?… Dave “Cow” ens.
    (Cow Jokes)
  92. What former Boston Celtics basketball player would be a great spokesperson for Autumn in New England?… Taco Fall. (Basketball Jokes)
  93. Who is a Native American’s favorite Celtic of all-time?… Robert “the Chief” Parish.
  94. What is Cedric Maxwell’s favorite side dish?… Cornbread.
  95. Who is a Crayola crayon’s favorite NBA GM of all-time?… Red Auerbach.
  96. Who is a butcher’s favorite Celtic of all-time?… Dave “Cow” ens. (Cow Jokes)
  97. What’s the difference between the Boston Celtics and a dollar bill?… Nothing. You can still get four quarters out of each of them.
  98. Who is one the 2024 NBA Crayola Basketball Team?…. Derrick White.
  99. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe tell me how many NBA titles the Larry Bird won?
  100. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe tell me how many NBA MVPs Larry Bird won?
  101. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe tell me how many NBA Finals MVPs Larry Bird won?
  102. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe tell me the names and numbers for the retired jerseys for the Boston Celtics?
  103. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name the starting five for the 1986 NBA Champion Celtics?
  104. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name the starting five for the 2008 NBA Champion Celtics?
  105. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name the coach who has the most career wins for the Boston Celtics?
  106. 1957 Celtics. NBA Champions… No Joke.
  107. 1957 NBA Champions Boston Celtics Red Auerbach took the Boston Celtics on a hike to climb a mountain during the layoff before the 1957 NBA Finals … He wanted them to have a higher basketball IQ. (NBA Basketball Jokes)
  108. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name the head coach of the 1957 NBA Champion Boston Celtics? (NBA Champion Coaches)
  109. 1959 Celtics. NBA Champions… No Joke.
  110. 1959… Another banner year in Boston!
  111. 1959 NBA Champions Boston Celtics Red Auerbach took the Boston Celtics on a hike to climb a mountain just before the 1957 NBA Finals … He wanted them to have a higher basketball IQ. (NBA Basketball Jokes)
  112. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name the head coach of the 1959 NBA Champion Boston Celtics? (NBA Champion Coaches)
  113. 1959 Celtics. NBA Champions… No Joke.
  114. 1960 Celtics. NBA Champions… No Joke.
  115. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name the head coach of the 1969NBA Champion Boston Celtics? (NBA Champion Coaches)
  116. 1959 Celtics. NBA Champions… No Joke.
  117. What is Red Red Auerbach’s favorite type of gum?… Big Red. (Gum Jokes)
  118. What is Dave Cowens’ favorite type of gum?… Big Red. (Gum Jokes)
  119. 1960 NBA Champions Boston Celtics Red Auerbach took the Boston Celtics on a hike to climb a mountain just before the 1960 NBA Finals … He wanted them to have a higher basketball IQ. (NBA Basketball Jokes)
  120. 1961 Celtics. NBA Champions… No Joke.
  121. 1961 NBA Champions Boston Celtics Red Auerbach took the Boston Celtics on a hike to climb a mountain just before the 1961 NBA Finals … He wanted them to have a higher basketball IQ. (NBA Basketball Jokes)
  122. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name the head coach of the 1961 NBA Champion Boston Celtics? (NBA Champion Coaches)
  123. 1959 Celtics. NBA Champions… No Joke.
  124. 1962 Celtics. NBA Champions… No Joke.
  125. 1962 NBA Champions Boston Celtics Red Auerbach took the Boston Celtics on a hike to climb a mountain just before the 1962 NBA Finals … He wanted them to have a higher basketball IQ. (NBA Basketball Jokes)
  126. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name the head coach of the 1962 NBA Champion Boston Celtics? (NBA Champion Coaches)
  127. 1959 Celtics. NBA Champions… No Joke.
  128. 1963 Celtics. NBA Champions… No Joke.
  129. 1963 NBA Champions Boston Celtics Red Auerbach took the Boston Celtics on a hike to climb a mountain just before the 1963 NBA Finals … He wanted them to have a higher basketball IQ. (NBA Basketball Jokes)
  130. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name the head coach of the 1963 NBA Champion Boston Celtics? (NBA Champion Coaches)
  131. 1964 Celtics. NBA Champions… No Joke.
  132. 1964 NBA Champions Boston Celtics Red Auerbach took the Boston Celtics on a hike to climb a mountain just before the 1964 NBA Finals … He wanted them to have a higher basketball IQ. (NBA Basketball Jokes)
  133. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name the head coach of the 1964 NBA Champion Boston Celtics? (NBA Champion Coaches)
  134. 1965 Celtics. NBA Champions… No Joke.
  135. 1965 NBA Champions Boston Celtics Red Auerbach took the Boston Celtics on a hike to climb a mountain just before the 1965 NBA Finals … He wanted them to have a higher basketball IQ. (NBA Basketball Jokes)
  136. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name the head coach of the 1965 NBA Champion Boston Celtics? (NBA Champion Coaches)
  137. 1966 Celtics. NBA Champions… No Joke.
  138. 1966 NBA Champions Boston Celtics Red Auerbach took the Boston Celtics on a hike to climb a mountain just before the 1966 NBA Finals … He wanted them to have a higher basketball IQ. (NBA Basketball Jokes)
  139. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name the head coach of the 1966 NBA Champion Boston Celtics? (NBA Champion Coaches)
  140. 1968 Celtics. NBA Champions… No Joke.
  141. 1968 NBA Champions Boston Celtics Bill Russell took the Boston Celtics on a hike to climb a mountain just before the 1968 NBA Finals … He wanted them to have a higher basketball IQ. (NBA Basketball Jokes)
  142. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name the head coach of the 1968 NBA Champion Boston Celtics? (NBA Champion Coaches)
  143. 1969 Celtics. NBA Champions… No Joke.
  144. 1969 NBA Champions Boston Celtics Bill Russell took the Boston Celtics on a hike to climb a mountain just before the 1969 NBA Finals … He wanted them to have a higher basketball IQ. (NBA Basketball Jokes)
  145. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name the head coach of the 1969 NBA Champion Boston Celtics? (NBA Champion Coaches)
  146. 1974 Celtics. NBA Champions… No Joke.
  147. 1974 NBA Champions Boston Celtics Tom Heinsohn took the Boston Celtics on a hike to climb a mountain just before the 1974 NBA Finals … He wanted them to have a higher basketball IQ. (NBA Basketball Jokes)
  148. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name the head coach of the 1974 NBA Champion Boston Celtics? (NBA Champion Coaches)
  149. 1976 Celtics. NBA Champions… No Joke.
  150. 1976 NBA Champions Boston Celtics Tom Heinsohn took the Boston Celtics on a hike to climb a mountain just before the 1976 NBA Finals … He wanted them to have a higher basketball IQ. (NBA Basketball Jokes)
  151. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name the head coach of the 1976 NBA Champion Boston Celtics? (NBA Champion Coaches)
  152. 1981 Celtics. NBA Champions… No Joke.
  153. 1981 NBA Champions Boston Celtics Bill Fitch took the Boston Celtics on a hike to climb a mountain just before the 1981 NBA Finals … He wanted them to have a higher basketball IQ. (NBA Basketball Jokes

High School Basketball: June

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The High School Summer Basketball season starts the Monday after the spring high school sports crown champions.

High School Basketball: Summer Season

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The High School Summer Basketball season starts the Monday after the spring high school sports crown champions.

High School Basketball: June

High School Basketball Summer League

Basketball Shooting Fundamentals: Where’s the BEEF?

June 17th – June 23rd (Week #1)

June 24th – June 30th (Week #2)

High School Basketball: July

July 1st – July 7th (Week #3)

July 8th – July 14th (Week #4)

July 15th – July 21st (Week #5)

July 22nd – July 28th (Week #6)

High School Basketball: August

July 29th – August 4th (Week #7)

August 5th – August 11th (Week #8)

August 12th – August 18th (Week #9)

Boston Celtics All In: It Takes What it Takes

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ALL IN ALL EPiSODES

During the 2024 Playoff Run, the Boston Celtics release a docuseries entitled “All In.” We love the Boston Celtics and basketball so we decided we would write a review of episode #1.

Episode #2 It Takes What it Takes

“It Takes What it Takes” focuses on what is necessary to get to the “mountaintop.” Mental toughness is a key to any successful athlete and team. Flashbacks to Game 7s vs Lebron in 2018 and 2008 highlight the different stages of NBA careers and the need to players to step up and capture the moment. What it means to be a Celtic is discussed by current and former players. 

  1. “We only hang up Championship banners.” (0:00 -2:33) Paul Pierce is interviewed and talks about the championship expectations and what it takes to get there. 
  2. Green Hair Superfan (2:34 – 4:11) What does it take to be a superfan? Lots of dedication and support. There also needs to be sacrifices made by family members to allow the fan to follow the team and his passion.
  3. Game #1 (4:11 – 5:59) Game #1 Celtics come out strong. Coach Charles is hired by the Charlotte Hornets, showing that success leads to opportunities for coaches, players, and front-office personnel. Coach Lee shares his philosophy and passion for coaching. Dana Barros also shares his thoughts on what it takes to be a champion.  
  4. Game #2 (5:59 – 7:29)“It ain’t nothing like winning in Boston. You hear.” Former Celtic Marcus Morris Sr. understands what it means for a visiting team to come into the Boston Garden and get a victory, especially in the playoffs. The emotions of a season are acknowledge and like all people associated with NBA playoffs, teams know it is all about getting FOUR WINS! 
  5. May 27, 2018 ECF Game 7 CLE vs. BOS (7:30 – 9:54) This is where it all started. The signature moment was when Tatum dunks on Lebron. No fear! As ”Nuke” LaLoosh would say “announce my presence with authority.” Tatum did that and let Lebron, the NBA, and the basketball world know that he is now a force to be reckoned with. 
  6. Game #3  It’s “Do or Die” time right now. (9:55 – 13:37)
  7. Game #4 (13:38) “Performing well may look different from night to night because of how talented this team is.”
  8. May 18, 2008 ECSF Game 7 CLE vs. BOS “It’s kind of what being a Celtic is all about.” (13:38 – 16:12) Highlights of the incredible performance of Paul Pierce during Game 7 at the Boston Garden against Lebron. What a clutch performance! Al Horford, the veteran who ranks #2 on that all-time list of playoff games with a championship, explains the mentality of being a Celtic.  

Game #5 “You just got to stay in the fight.” (16:13 – 19:33) The current players talk about the mindset, the attitude, and effort that will be required to finish the series.

NBA Championship Coaches

2024 Boston Celtics Joe Mazzulla (1) (defeat Dallas Mavericks 4-1)

2023 Denver Nuggets Michael Malone (1) (defeat Miami Heat 4–1)

2022 Golden State Warriors Steve Kerr (5) defeat Boston Celtics 4–2

2020 Los Angeles Lakers Frank Vogel (1) (defeat Miami Heat 4–1)

2019 Golden State Warriors Steve Kerr (4) (defeat Toronto Raptors 4-2)

2018 Golden State Warriors Steve Kerr (3) (defeat Cleveland Cavaliers 4–0)

2017 Golden State Warriors Steve Kerr (2) (defeat Cleveland Cavaliers 4–1)

2016 Cleveland Cavaliers Tyronn Lue (1) (defeat Golden State Warriors 4-3)

2015 Golden State Warriors Steve Kerr (1) (defeat Cleveland Cavaliers 4–2)

2014 San Antonio Spurs Gregg Popovich (4) (defeat Miami Heat 4–1)

2013 Miami Heat Erik Spoelstra (2) (defeat San Antonio Spurs 4-3)

2012 Miami Heat Erik Spoelstra (1) (defeat Oklahoma City Thunder 4-1)

2011 Dallas Mavericks Rick Carlisle (1) (defeat Miami Heat 4–2)

2010 Los Angeles Lakers Phil Jackson (11) (defeat Boston Celtics 4–3)

2009 Los Angeles Lakers Phil Jackson (1) (defeat Orlando Magic 4–1)

2008 Boston Celtics Doc Rivers (1) defeat Los Angeles Lakers 4-2

2007 San Antonio Spurs Gregg Popovich (3) (defeat Cleveland Cavaliers 4–0)

2006 Miami Heat Pat Riley (5) (defeat Dallas Mavericks 4-2)

2005 San Antonio Spurs Gregg Popovich (2) (defeat Detroit Pistons 4–3)

2004 Detroit Pistons Larry Brown (1) (defeat Los Angeles Lakers 4-1)

2003 San Antonio Spurs Gregg Popovich (1) (defeat New Jersey Nets 4–2)

2002 Los Angeles Lakers Phil Jackson (9) (defeat New Jersey Nets 4–0)

2001 Los Angeles Lakers Phil Jackson (8) (defeat Philadelphia 76ers 4–1)

2000 Los Angeles Lakers Phil Jackson (7) (defeat Indiana Pacers 4–2)

1999 San Antonio Spurs Gregg Popovich (1) (defeat New York Knicks 4–1)

1998 Chicago Bulls Phil Jackson (6) (defeat Utah Jazz 4-2)

1997 Chicago Bulls Phil Jackson (5) (defeat Utah Jazz 4-2)

1996 Chicago Bulls Phil Jackson (4) (defeat Seattle SuperSonics 4-2)

1995 Houston Rockets Rudy Tomjanovich (2) (defeat Orlando Magic 4–0)

1994 Houston Rockets Rudy Tomjanovich (1) (defeat New York Knicks 4-3)

1993 Chicago Bulls Phil Jackson (3) (defeat Phoenix Suns 4-2)

1992 Chicago Bulls Phil Jackson (2) (defeat Portland Trail Blazers 4-2)

1991 Chicago Bulls Phil Jackson (1) (defeat Los Angeles Lakers 4-1)

1990 Detroit Pistons Chuck Daly (2) (defeat Portland Trail Blazers 4-1)

1989 Detroit Pistons Chuck Daly (1) (defeat Los Angeles Lakers 4-0)

1988 Los Angeles Lakers Pat Riley (4) (defeat Detroit Pistons 4–3)

1987 Los Angeles Lakers Pat Riley (3) (defeat Boston Celtics 4–2)

1986 Boston Celtics K. C. Jones (2) (defeat Houston Rockets 4-2)

1985 Los Angeles Lakers Pat Riley (2) (defeat Boston Celtics 4-2)

1984 Boston Celtics K. C. Jones (1) (defeat Los Angeles Lakers 4-3)

1983 Philadelphia 76ers Billy Cunningham (1) (defeat Los Angeles Lakers 4-0)

1982 Los Angeles Lakers Pat Riley (1) (defeat Philadelphia 76ers 4–2)

1981 Boston Celtics Bill Fitch (1) (defeat Houston Rockets 4-2)

1980 Los Angeles Lakers Paul Westhead (1) (defeat Philadelphia 76ers 4–2)

1979 Seattle SuperSonics Lenny Wilkens (1) (defeat Washington Bullets 4–1)

1978 Washington Bullets Dick Motta (1) (defeat Seattle SuperSonics 4-3)

1977 Portland Trail Blazers Jack Ramsay (1) (defeat Philadelphia 76ers 4–2)

1976 Boston Celtics Tom Heinsohn (2) (defeat Phoenix Suns 4-2)

1975 Golden State Warriors Al Attles (1) (defeat Washington Bullets 4–0)

1974 Boston Celtics Tom Heinsohn (1) (defeat Milwaukee Bucks 4-3)

1973 New York Knicks Red Holzman (2) (defeat Los Angeles Lakers 4-1)

1972 Los Angeles Lakers Bill Sharman (1) (defeat New York Knicks 4–1)

1971 Milwaukee Bucks Larry Costello (1) (defeat Baltimore Bullets 4–0)

1970 New York Knicks Red Holzman (1) (defeat Los Angeles Lakers 4-3)

1969 Boston Celtics Bill Russell (2) (defeat Los Angeles Lakers 4-3)

1968 Boston Celtics Bill Russell (1) (defeat Los Angeles Lakers 4-2)

1967 Philadelphia 76ers Alex Hannum (2) (defeat San Francisco Warriors 4-2)

1966 Boston Celtics Red Auerbach (9) (defeat Los Angeles Lakers 4-3)

1965 Boston Celtics Red Auerbach (8) (defeat Los Angeles Lakers 4-1)

1964 Boston Celtics Red Auerbach (7) (defeat San Francisco Warriors 4-1)

1963 Boston Celtics Red Auerbach (6) (defeat Los Angeles Lakers 4-2)

1962 Boston Celtics Red Auerbach (5) (defeat Los Angeles Lakers 4-3)

1961 Boston Celtics Red Auerbach (4) (defeat St. Louis Hawks 4-1)

1960 Boston Celtics Red Auerbach (3) (defeat St. Louis Hawks 4-3)

1959 Boston Celtics Red Auerbach (2) (defeat Minneapolis Lakers 4-0)

1958 St. Louis Hawks Alex Hannum (1) (defeat Boston Celtics 4–2)

1957 Boston Celtics Red Auerbach (1) (defeat St. Louis Hawks 4-3)

1956 Philadelphia Warriors George Senesky (1) (defeat Fort Wayne Pistons 4-1)

1955 Syracuse Nationals Al Cervi (1) (defeat Fort Wayne Pistons 4-3)

1954 Minneapolis Lakers John Kundla (4) (defeat Syracuse Nationals 4–3)

1953 Minneapolis Lakers John Kundla (3) (defeat New York Knicks 4–1)

1952 Minneapolis Lakers John Kundla (2) (defeat New York Knicks 4–3)

1951 Rochester Royals Les Harrison (1) (defeat New York Knicks 4–3)

1950 Minneapolis Lakers John Kundla (1) (defeat Syracuse Nationals 4–2)