Celtics 2025-26 Regular Season Discussion

[Donoghus]

Have to admit, I kind of like this brewing rivalry between the Celtics and Knicks. Lots of back and forth "fighting" going on between Celtics fans and Knicks fans on social media. Even the players on both sides compete hard against each other. Both teams are contenders and should be in the next few years as well with stars like Brunson, Tatum, Jaylen, etc. It's Boston-New York which should always be a rivalry but you usually associate that with the Yankees-Red Sox, not Celtics-Knicks.

Would love to have a chance to avenge last year's playoffs as well this May.

So far the Knicks have owned the Celtics in recent history in the playoffs. I'm itching for the C's to finally beat them in the playoffs. Same goes for Boston sports vs New York sports. Hate the Yankees and Giants (and Jets) for defeating our Boston sports teams when it truly mattered 😡

Recent history like last year?  The Knicks miss the playoffs so often we have not had the chance to beat them.

exactly.  in order to have a rivalry, don't both sides have to be relevant, not just one (celtics)?

Maybe he's referring to the oft forgotten and ultimately irrelevant 2013 series featuring a "running on fumes" New Three?

[Celtics2021]

Have to admit, I kind of like this brewing rivalry between the Celtics and Knicks. Lots of back and forth "fighting" going on between Celtics fans and Knicks fans on social media. Even the players on both sides compete hard against each other. Both teams are contenders and should be in the next few years as well with stars like Brunson, Tatum, Jaylen, etc. It's Boston-New York which should always be a rivalry but you usually associate that with the Yankees-Red Sox, not Celtics-Knicks.

Would love to have a chance to avenge last year's playoffs as well this May.

So far the Knicks have owned the Celtics in recent history in the playoffs. I'm itching for the C's to finally beat them in the playoffs. Same goes for Boston sports vs New York sports. Hate the Yankees and Giants (and Jets) for defeating our Boston sports teams when it truly mattered 😡

Recent history like last year?  The Knicks miss the playoffs so often we have not had the chance to beat them.

exactly.  in order to have a rivalry, don't both sides have to be relevant, not just one (celtics)?

Maybe he's referring to the oft forgotten and ultimately irrelevant 2013 series featuring a "running on fumes" New Three?

He certainly was not referring to the 2011 1st round sweep.

[Donoghus]

Good for Jaylen.

NBACentral

@TheDunkCentral
http://NBA.com?s updated MVP Ladder:

1. Nikola Jokic
2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
3. Jaylen Brown
4. Luka Doncic
5. Victor Wembanyama
6. Cade Cunningham
7. Jalen Brunson
8. Anthony Edwards
9. Tyrese Maxey
10. Kevin Durant

[Phantom255x]

Good for Jaylen.

NBACentral

@TheDunkCentral
http://NBA.com?s updated MVP Ladder:

1. Nikola Jokic
2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
3. Jaylen Brown
4. Luka Doncic
5. Victor Wembanyama
6. Cade Cunningham
7. Jalen Brunson
8. Anthony Edwards
9. Tyrese Maxey
10. Kevin Durant

Jokic probably won't qualify because of his lengthy injury, so it's SGA and Jaylen Top-2. Wow!

[slamtheking]

Good for Jaylen.

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@TheDunkCentral
http://NBA.com?s updated MVP Ladder:

1. Nikola Jokic
2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
3. Jaylen Brown
4. Luka Doncic
5. Victor Wembanyama
6. Cade Cunningham
7. Jalen Brunson
8. Anthony Edwards
9. Tyrese Maxey
10. Kevin Durant

Jokic probably won't qualify because of his lengthy injury, so it's SGA and Jaylen Top-2. Wow!

If C's finish top 2 in the East, Jaylen deserves it regardless of OKC's record simply based on the differences in roster quality.   OKC loses SGA for a stretch and they're still a really good team.  C's lose Jaylen for a stretch and they're toast.

[Jiri Welsch]

Good for Jaylen.

NBACentral

@TheDunkCentral
http://NBA.com?s updated MVP Ladder:

1. Nikola Jokic
2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
3. Jaylen Brown
4. Luka Doncic
5. Victor Wembanyama
6. Cade Cunningham
7. Jalen Brunson
8. Anthony Edwards
9. Tyrese Maxey
10. Kevin Durant

Jokic probably won't qualify because of his lengthy injury, so it's SGA and Jaylen Top-2. Wow!

If C's finish top 2 in the East, Jaylen deserves it regardless of OKC's record simply based on the differences in roster quality.   OKC loses SGA for a stretch and they're still a really good team.  C's lose Jaylen for a stretch and they're toast.

Unrelated, but Cade should probably be higher than #6.

Either way it's really great for Jaylen. It will be interesting to see how JT and JB fit together again once Tatum comes back. Seems like Brown has undoubtedly taken a step forward. I guess best case is that both guys feel comfortable stepping up during crunch time rather than just the "stand and watch Tatum" moments we've become accustomed to (that haven't worked so well admittedly).

[aefgogreen]

Good for Jaylen.

NBACentral

@TheDunkCentral
http://NBA.com?s updated MVP Ladder:

1. Nikola Jokic
2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
3. Jaylen Brown
4. Luka Doncic
5. Victor Wembanyama
6. Cade Cunningham
7. Jalen Brunson
8. Anthony Edwards
9. Tyrese Maxey
10. Kevin Durant

Jokic probably won't qualify because of his lengthy injury, so it's SGA and Jaylen Top-2. Wow!

If C's finish top 2 in the East, Jaylen deserves it regardless of OKC's record simply based on the differences in roster quality.   OKC loses SGA for a stretch and they're still a really good team.  C's lose Jaylen for a stretch and they're toast.

Unrelated, but Cade should probably be higher than #6.

Either way it's really great for Jaylen. It will be interesting to see how JT and JB fit together again once Tatum comes back. Seems like Brown has undoubtedly taken a step forward. I guess best case is that both guys feel comfortable stepping up during crunch time rather than just the "stand and watch Tatum" moments we've become accustomed to (that haven't worked so well admittedly).

Agree - I'm looking forward to seeing how they mesh. Working Tatum in will of course take time, but I have no chemistry concerns at all.  These two have been through it all and there has never been a hint of animosity. If anything has ever gone on, they've managed to work it out privately. I've said it before, this team is incredibly boring and I absolutely love it.