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On a new episode of the Big 3 NBA Podcast, CLNS Media’s A. Sherrod Blakely, the Boston Globe’s Gary Washburn, and NBC10 Boston’s Kwani A. Lunis discuss Jayson Tatum’s return and what it means for the Boston Celtics. The crew breaks down how Tatum looked in his first games back and how Jaylen Brown and Derrick White could benefit alongside him. Plus, the panel talks about the Celtics’ ceiling this season and how dangerous they could be if they secure home-court advantage in the playoffs. 0:00 Intro 0:30 NBA has cancelled the Atlanta Hawks' Magic City game 2:11 Jayson Tatum is back! 6:00 Gary impressed with JT’s return 10:00 What does Tatum need to focus on? 14:30 How has Jaylen Brown played with Jayson Tatum? 16:05 Washburn: Derrick White is going to eat the most now 18:30 Jaylen Brown praise 21:50 Sherrod has Jaylen Brown for MVP 23:00 Celtics 25:00 PrizePicks 26:30 Can Celtics catch Pistons for No. 1 seed? 32:20 The Celtics are BUILT DIFFERENT 34:05 Celtics are a problem if they have home court The BIG 3 NBA Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sherrod Blakely, Kwani Lunis and Gary Washburn discuss Neemias Queta'simproved play of late, which includes a 27-point, 17-reboundperformance against Philadelphia; Jayson Tatum's thoughts on hisreturn to action and what he won't do; the Atlanta Hawks'controversial game promotion with a local strip club, Magic City; andso much more in this week's edition of the Big 3 NBA Podcast. 0:00 - Welcome in 2:22 - Is Neemias Queta a Top 10 Center in NBA? 9:00 - Neemias Queta performance against 76ers 14:22 - Subscribe to the podcast! 14:47 - Prizepicks 16:34 - Looking at Jayson Tatum’s potential return 33:12 - Thoughts on Hawks having “Magic City” Night 42:19 - Wrapping up! Big 3 NBA Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sherrod Blakely and Gary Washburn discuss the latest on the Celtics trying to build off a strong West Coast trip; the race for home court advantage in the first round of the playoffs; expectations for what a Jayson Tatum return looks like; and so much more in this week's episode of the Big 3 NBA Podcast. 0:00 - Intro 2:53 - Celtics go 3-1 on West Coast trip 6:35 - Reaction to Al Horford’s comments on leaving Boston 13:10 - Where does Jaylen Brown stack up in NBA MVP race? 17:37 - Subscribe to the Podcast! 18:00 - Prizepicks! 19:29 - How important is home court advantage for Celtics in the playoffs? 33:19 - Expectations for Jayson Tatum performance when he returns 38:08 - Wrapping up! The Big 3 NBA Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sherrod Blakely, Kwani Lunis, and Gary Washburn discuss the latest on the Celtics gearing up for the home stretch of the regular sesaon now that the All-Star game is over; the expectations from the J's - Jaylen Brown, Joe Mazzulla and Jayson Tatum; the circumstances behind Jaylen Brown's All-Star weekend event being cut short; Gary's take on an All-Star weekend eyesore; and the possible return of Al Horford whom the Celtics will see on Thursday when Boston plays at Golden State. That, and much more in this week's episode of The Big 3 NBA Podcast. 0:00 - Introduction 5:12 - Jaylen Brown event shut down by Beverly Hills Police 14:45 - Takeaways from NBA All-Star Weekend 22:17 - Subscribe to the podcast! 22:42 - Prizepicks 24:09 - Expectations for Jayson Tatum, Joe Mazzulla & Jaylen Brown for 2nd half of season 31:38 - Looking at potential return date for Jayson Tatum 35:57 - Could Al Horford return to Boston for 3rd time? 38:49 - Wrapping up The Big 3 NBA Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by: Prize Picks 💰 - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sherrod Blakely, Kwani Lunis and Gary Washburn discuss the latest on Jayson Tatum's potential return; the team's fight for the No. 2 spot with New York that didn't go so well this week; the Charlotte-Detroit kerfuffle, and Kwani's birthday, which falls on a "holiday" many - that includes Sherrod and Gary - didn't even know existed. All that and more in the latest episode of the Big 3 NBA Podcast. The Big 3 NBA Podcast is Powered by:  💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sherrod Blakely, Kwani Lunis and Gary Washburn discuss the newest member of the Boston Celtics, Nikola Vučević. CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sherrod Blakely, Kwani Lunis and Gary Washburn discuss the return of former Celtic Robert Williams III, trade rumors, Jaylen Brown's comments about the recent killing of an American citizen by an ICE officer, and much more in this week's episode of The Big 3 NBA Podcast. The Big 3 NBA Podcast is Powered by:  💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Vincent Goodwill of ESPN discuss the keys to the Celtics' success this season, Derrick Rose's jersey retirement, LeBron's role, or non-role, in All-Star weekend; the "Quiet Quit" in Golden State, and much more in this latest episode of The Big 3 Podcast. ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 00:00 Intro 02:33 Derrick Rose memories 09:28 Thoughts on the Celtics  18:22 What do the Celtics need to make some noise in the playoffs?  22:08 Subscribe to CLNS Media on YouTube! 22:40 PrizePicks! 23:59 Thoughts on OKC’s title defense + all star weekend 32:32 Biggest competitors to the Thunder + NBA trade talk 50:00 Coach of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and MVP 1:01:24 Subscribe to The Big 3 NBA Podcast! Check out Gary’s new piece for the Boston Globe! The Big 3 NBA Podcast is Powered by:  💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sherrod Blakely, Kwani Lunis, and Gary Washburn discuss the three keys to the team's success this season, Jayson Tatum's return being sooner rather than later; Sam Hauser's resurgence in January, and much more in this episode of The Big 3 NBA Podcast. The Big 3 NBA Podcast is Powered by:  💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sherrod Blakely and Coty M. Davis of the Detroit News discuss the fourth and final regular season meeting between the Boston Celtics and the Detroit Pistons; keys to the game; the role players, who has the coaching edge, and much more in this episode of The Big 3 NBA Podcast CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices