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Could Celtics icons Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett be teaming up for a podcast?

We have to admit, “The Truth and the Ticket” does have a nice ring to it.

Could a new podcast featuring former Boston Celtics Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett be in the works? At least one of the 2008 Celtics title team duo is thinking it over, if there aren’t already plans being made to bring the idea to life.

Tweeting on Thursday afternoon, Pierce broached the idea to his followers on that social media platform, asking them “The Truth and The Ticket podcast unfiltered should we do it what y’all think [?],” presumably proposing a podcast involving himself — “The Truth” — and fellow recent Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Garnett — The Big Ticket.

It’s very possible Pierce is only throwing proverbial spaghetti at the wall with the tweet, but more than a few renowned names in NBA podcasting chimed in alongside a host of fans in support of the idea.

No word at present whether there’s a project in the works here, but rest assured we’ll have our eye on Pierce’s feed to keep tabs in case it becomes a reality.

This post originally appeared on Celtics Wire. Follow us on Facebook!

2008 champ Kendrick Perkins talks origin of ‘ubuntu’ on new Celtics team podcast

The ‘ubuntu’ origin story was revealed on the inaugural episode of the new Celtics-produced podcast ‘The View From the Rafters’.

The concept of ‘ubuntu’ in NBA circles started with the Boston Celtics last title team. A team-oriented concept derived from a Nguni Bantu term meaning ‘humanity,’ it is sometimes translated to mean “I am because we are.” That ought to make its application to a team setting evident.

In terms of the 2008 title team, it has become something canonical, representative of what made that Celtics squad so great — complete with its own lore and origin story. That story was re-told by former Celtic champion center Kendrick Perkins on the new team-produced podcast ‘View From the Rafters: Behind the Scenes with the Boston Celtics.”

Now a media personality and co-host of the Celtics’ new podcast, Perkins regaled its audience with the story of how ‘ubuntu’ became part of Boston lore.

LISTEN: First episode of new Celtics podcast ‘View From the Rafters’ out

The first episode of the Boston Celtics’ own podcast, ‘View From The Rafters: Behind the Scenes with the Boston Celtics’ and featuring Team President Danny Ainge is out.

The Boston Celtics recently announced the creation of the very first podcast ever produced by the team itself, which is to feature behind-the-scenes details and stories about the team’s history and present, told by a rotating cast of co-hosts drawn from familiar faces in the Celtics media sphere and former players and personalities.

The very first full episode of “The View From the Rafter: Behind the Scenes with the Boston Celtics” — as the pod is titled — has come out as of this Friday, April 9. It features all four co-hosts giving the lay of the land as far as the podcast goes before they dive into a lengthy conversation with Team President Danny Ainge.

Give it a listen in the player embedded above to hear it for yourself, or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible, Anchor or any of several other platforms; if it’s not available on your favorite yet, it should be soon.

This post originally appeared on Celtics Wire. Follow us on Facebook!

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Celtics to launch new, team-produced podcast: ‘View From The Rafters’

It will feature a rotating cast of familiar faces sharing exclusive stories and takes not available elsewhere.

The Boston Celtics podcast landscape is already a crowded one, but there’s a new entrant among the many pods covering your favorite team worth checking out — because it is produced by the Celtics themselves.

The new pod is entitled “View From The Rafters: Behind the Scenes with the Boston Celtics,” with a rotating cast of co-hosts including team reporter Marc D’Amico, NBC Boston Sports’ Abby Chin, Celtics broadcaster Sean Grande of 98.5 The Sports Hub and former Celtic center and champion Kendrick Perkins as they “provide a deep dive into the team’s inner workings, personalities, and rich history” according to a press release circulated by the team.

“We’re always looking for ways to create content that fans can’t find anywhere else, and that’s exactly what ‘View from the Rafters’ will deliver,” related Celtics President Rich Gotham.

Currently only available on Spotify, it should be coming to most other platforms soon; for more information on the pod, click here.

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