Locked On Celtics With Rainin' J's

Boston Celtics surge as Jaylen Brown claims Eastern Conference Player of the Week with dominant performances—can he secure a spot on the All-NBA First Team this season? In a new mailbag episode, host John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal rates Brown’s scoring and playmaking, debating whether five assists per game or a scorching 50% field goal mark is more achievable. The conversation highlights improving shooting from Derrick White and Payton Pritchard, plus breakout performances from rookie Jordan Walsh, whose surprising rise begs the question: could his defensive ceiling reach Shane Battier territory?Karalis examines Joe Mazzulla’s coaching evolution, draws compelling parallels to Erik Spoelstra, and weighs the Celtics’ coaching clinic against rising contenders in the East. Key topics include Mazzulla's Coach of the Year prospects, Al Horford’s regret in Golden State, and the future All-Star potential of White and Pritchard. Locked On Celtics breaks down Boston’s path to the top amid injury obstacles and el