The Your Celtics Source Podcast

Zachary Lieberman
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Analysis on the 18-time World Champions Boston Celtics from the perspective of a Boston-born and raised fan who lives every win, loss, trade rumor, and playoff run right alongside the fanbase. Expect game breakdowns, roster moves, trade talk, and reactions to the biggest stories surrounding the Celtics and the NBA.

  1. 6d ago

    Knicks Win First NBA Title In 53 Years Behind Brunson's 45 🏆 A Legendary Night For New York

    After decades of heartbreak, disappointment, and near misses, New York has finally returned to the top of the basketball world. And fittingly, it was Jalen Brunson who delivered the performance that fans will remember forever.With the championship on the line in Game 5, Brunson erupted for 45 points and took over when the Knicks needed him most, capping off an incredible playoff run and earning NBA Finals MVP honors. From clutch shot-making to late-game leadership, this was the defining moment of his career and one of the greatest performances in Knicks history.A closer look at the Knicks' championship-clinching victory, the biggest moments from Game 5, the controversial no-call involving Victor Wembanyama and Jalen Brunson, and what ultimately went wrong for a young Spurs team that repeatedly found itself in position to win throughout the series but couldn't close the door when it mattered most. The focus also shifts toward San Antonio's future, including what Victor Wembanyama must improve this offseason, the continued development of Dylan Harper, De'Aaron Fox's disappointing Finals performance, and why the Spurs may still be one of the most dangerous teams in the NBA moving forward. A championship has finally returned to Madison Square Garden. Now the focus turns to what comes next for both franchises after one of the most memorable NBA Finals storylines in recent years.

    25 min

  2. Jun 14

    The Celtics Need to Trade Jaylen Brown...And It is Not for Who You Think! | Ep: 073

    The New York Knicks are NBA Champions for the first time in 53 years, and their title run may have revealed exactly what the Boston Celtics need to do next.Zach breaks down why the Knicks' championship formula centered around one true superstar in Jalen Brunson and why the Celtics should consider building entirely around Jayson Tatum moving forward. I explain why I'm out on a Giannis trade, why Jaylen Brown could be the key piece to reshape the roster, and what Brad Stevens should be looking for if Boston decides to make a blockbuster move this offseason.

    25 min

  3. Jun 11

    Stunning Collapse | The New York Knicks Erase a 30 Point Deficit in Game 4 of the NBA Finals

    The Knicks are one win away from a championship after pulling off one of the most improbable comebacks of the season in a wild 107-106 Game 4 victory over the Spurs. San Antonio looked in complete control early, building a 30-point lead behind scorching three-point shooting, Victor Wembanyama's physical presence, and strong performances from Dylan Harper, De'Aaron Fox, and Devin Vassell. But New York never quit. Jalen Brunson once again delivered in the biggest moments, scoring 36 points and taking over in the fourth quarter, while OG Anunoby erupted for 33 points and capped off the night with a miraculous game-winning tip-in off a missed Brunson three. The episode breaks down the controversial officiating moments, Wembanyama's impact, the Spurs' second-half collapse, crucial late-game mistakes, and how the Knicks completed one of the greatest comeback wins of the postseason to take a commanding 3-1 series lead.

    28 min

  4. Jun 9

    Spurs Strike Back! Wembanyama Dominates as Knicks' 46-Day Win Streak Ends + Film Session | Ep: 072

    The San Antonio Spurs are back in the NBA Finals. Facing a 2-0 deficit and one of the hottest teams in basketball, Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs responded with a huge Game 3 victory at Madison Square Garden, snapping New York's incredible 46-day unbeaten streak.In this episode, Zach breaks down how San Antonio adjusted offensively by using Wembanyama as a decoy early, opening driving lanes for Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper. Plus, a look at Wemby's dominant performance, the impact of Castle and De'Aaron Fox, and why the Spurs' defense finally solved the Knicks' late-game magic. Topics: How San Antonio bounced back Wembanyama's MVP-level Game 3 performance Stephon Castle's emergence as a secondary scorer De'Aaron Fox's leadership Jalen Brunson's inefficient shooting Karl-Anthony Towns' struggles Game 4 Keys to Victory The atmosphere inside MSG Film Session

    51 min

  5. Jun 7

    Knicks Up 2-0, Wemby Struggling, and the Celtics Face a Huge Decision | EP: 071

    Zach and Seth break down the NBA Finals as the New York Knicks take a commanding 2-0 lead over Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. The guys discuss Jalen Brunson's clutch performances, Wemby's playoff struggles, the Spurs' youth, and whether experience is proving to be the difference in the series. Then the conversation shifts back to Boston as Zach and Seth debate one of the biggest questions facing the Celtics this offseason: Should Boston trade Jaylen Brown? The duo discusses the challenges of building around two supermax contracts, possible trade packages involving Trey Murphy, the Giannis Antetokounmpo rumors, and whether the Celtics should run it back or begin reshaping the roster around Jayson Tatum.

    41 min

  6. Jun 6

    Knicks Take Command! Brunson Delivers Again as New York Takes 2-0 NBA Finals Lead

    The New York Knicks are now just two wins away from an NBA Championship after defeating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Jalen Brunson struggled for most of the night but once again took over when it mattered most, while Karl-Anthony Towns continued his dominant series against Victor Wembanyama. In this episode, Zach breaks down Brunson's clutch performance, Towns' impact on both ends of the floor, the Spurs' costly late-game miscommunication, Stephon Castle's strong defensive effort, De'Aaron Fox's bounce-back performance, and whether San Antonio has any path back into this series heading to Madison Square Garden. Can the Spurs respond in Game 3, or is this series already over?

    36 min

  7. Jun 4

    KNICKS STUN SPURS IN GAME 1! Karl-Anthony Towns Dominates Wemby | NBA Finals Reaction

    The New York Knicks have stolen Game 1 of the NBA Finals, defeating the San Antonio Spurs on the road to take a 1-0 series lead. Zach breaks down how Karl-Anthony Towns dominated on both ends of the floor, why Jalen Brunson's late-game heroics changed everything, and what went wrong for Victor Wembanyama, De'Aaron Fox, and the Spurs down the stretch. Can San Antonio bounce back in Game 2, or have the Knicks taken control of the series? Karl-Anthony Towns vs Victor WembanyamaJalen Brunson's clutch fourth quarterSpurs turnovers and late-game mistakesDylan Harper's impressive rookie performanceUpdated NBA Finals predictions

    20 min

  8. Jun 2

    KNICKS vs SPURS NBA FINALS PREDICTION + Adam Silver's Lottery System Changes Everything | Ep: 070

    The 2026 NBA Finals are set, and it's a matchup few predicted before the season began. Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs take on Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks in a rematch of the 1999 NBA Finals. Zach breaks down how both teams reached this point, the biggest keys to the series, matchup advantages, X-factors, and his official NBA Finals prediction. Can Wembanyama lead the Spurs to a championship, or will Brunson finish off one of the greatest playoff runs in Knicks history? The episode also dives into Adam Silver's newly approved NBA Lottery System and how the changes could impact tanking, future trades, and even the Boston Celtics' pursuit of stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo. Watch on YouTube

    27 min
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Analysis on the 18-time World Champions Boston Celtics from the perspective of a Boston-born and raised fan who lives every win, loss, trade rumor, and playoff run right alongside the fanbase. Expect game breakdowns, roster moves, trade talk, and reactions to the biggest stories surrounding the Celtics and the NBA.

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