Are the Celtics Looking Like a Real Contender?

With the best offense in the NBA, the Celtics look ready to outscore everyone they match up with, but is their defense too soft to close out games? Hear how the Celtics can improve to become a two-way unit.  A List Podcast w/ A. Sherrod Blakely & Kwani A. Lunis: Ep. 101 The A List Podcast is Powered by BetOnline.ag, Use Promo Code: CLNS50 for a 50% Welcome Bonus On Your First Deposit! The A List Podcast is Powered by Indeed! Start hiring RIGHT NOW with a 75$ SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your job post at https://Indeed.com/ALIST ! The A List Podcast with Sherrod and Kwani, is available on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube as well as all of your podcasting apps. Subscribe, and give us the gift that never gets old or moldy- a 5-Star review - before you leave!   TIMESTAMPS: :25 - The Celtics are figuring out how to win  1:40 - The defense must get better  3:50 - Jayson’s growth is in the little things  6:19 - Can Tatum go 50-40-90 this season? 9:00 - As a unit, do the Celtics look better this season? 11:35 - Are the Celtics locked in enough to welcome Robert Williams and his defensive front? 13:00 - Can the Celtics sustain a high-level offense? 15:35 - Can they sustain offensively in the East? 18:08 - They still need to develop their rotation  20:22 - Which has surprised more, offensive success or defensive struggles   24:26 - How can the Celtics fix their downfalls on defense? 28:00 - Who needs to take the lead defensively? 29:12 - Celtics vs. Grizzlies expectations 34:18 - Is the list of Kyrie’s requirements enough punishment for his actions? 36:35 - Kyrie’s status in the league is declining. 39:39 - Kyrie’s talent is becoming less worth the headaches it takes to deal with him. 47:30 - Are the Nets better off without Kyrie? 53:53 - Where is the Nets’ Ime Udoka hire? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices