Michael Spooner has been following the Celtics since Antoine Walker's first wiggle in front of the Garden crowd. He joined Celticsblog in 2022, writing under his pen name Wayne Spooney, which he adopted while writing for fun on Reddit (and now it's too late to turn back). He is also a co-host of the "First to the Floor" podcast on the CLNS network.
Payton Pritchard and the art of annoyance
Payton Pritchard has turned himself into an annoying defender, and that’s good news for the Celtics.
The Celtics are ruining basketball, and I couldn’t be happier
If this is what ruining basketball looks like, I hope it gets worse.
Mission Unpossible: can anyone actually guard the Jays?
Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, and therefore the Celtics, have become un-guardable.
The last argument of rings - the Celtics and greatness
The Celtics have greatness in their sights, and that should matter to all of us.
Joe Mazzulla has molded the Celtics into executioners
The Boston Celtics are elite at doing what their coach tells them.
Jayson Tatum, Tim Duncan, and the aura of winning
Jayson Tatum has a different kind of aura.
Payton Pritchard is better than any of us realize
Payton Pritchard’s offensive game continues to evolve.
Where does Jaylen Brown go from here?
Jaylen Brown keeps getting better, and it probably won’t stop now.
The Summer League Diaries - Part 2
Detailing my trip to Las Vegas.
The Summer League Diaries - Part 1
Recounting my first trip to NBA Summer League.