Tag: Daniel Theis

Every Boston Celtics player appearance on ‘Shaqtin’a Fool’ since 2011

Watch the clip to see the worst (or at least the funniest) of the Celtics over the last decade and a year.

While it might not be an honor to appear on former Boston Celtics big man Shaquille O’Neal‘s “Shaqtin a Fool” segment on TNT’s “Inside the NBA,” a fair number of Boston players making a guest appearance over the years. The segment, for the uninitiated, is effectively the blooper reel of the dumbest, funniest or weirdest things Shaq and company caught on video that week.

Now, YouTuber and Celtics fan videographer Danielle Hobeika put together an all-time compilation of when Celtics players made the show. The list includes Rajon Rondo, Mikael Pietrus, Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, Kris Humphries, Vitor Faverani, Kelly Olynyk, Jeff Green, Brandon Bass, Isaiah Thomas, Marcus Smart, Terry Rozier, Al Horford, Gerald Green, Jayson Tatum, Daniel Theis, Kemba Walker, Jaylen Brown, and Glen “Big Baby” Davis.

Watch the clip embedded below to see the worst of Boston over the last decade and a year — and try not to drink anything while you watch it.

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Who are some potential free agency targets for the Boston Celtics?

If they do not leave it open, might they be up to add a big man like Dario Saric or Daniel Theis?

Who are some potential free agency targets for the Boston Celtics? The Celtics currently have an open roster spot they could use to add talent to the ball club. But there is a chance that the team will leave it open for at least some of the 2024-25 NBA season ahead to save the ownership group some cash as the team gets increasingly costly.

If they do not leave it open, might they be up to add a forward like Saddiq Bey or a big man like Dario Saric or Daniel Theis if they can be had on a veteran minimum deal?

The hosts of the CLNS Media “How Bout Them Celtics!” podcast, Jack Simone and Sam LaFrance, took a closer look at the best possible options for Boston at positions of need. Check them out below!

If you enjoy this pod, check out the “How Bout Them Celtics,” “First to the Floor,” “Celtics Lab,” and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network.

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Should the Boston Celtics pursue a reunion with Daniel Theis?

Daniel Theis could emerge as a free agency target for the Boston Celtics.

In a recent article from Masslive’s Brian Robb, a potential reunion with Daniel Theis was floated as a possible free agency move by the Boston Celtics. Theis last played for Boston in 2022 under Ime Udoka; he was part of the rotation that made it to the NBA Finals before losing to the Golden State Warriors.

Since leaving Boston, Theis has suited up for the Indiana Pacers and LA Clippers. However, he will be entering unrestricted free agency this summer and could potentially emerge as a veteran minimum target for Brad Stevens as he looks to round out the roster.

In a recent episode of “The Celtics Chronicle” podcast, the hosts discuss the notion of bringing Theis back for a third stint with the Celtics and whether he could fit within Joe Mazzulla’s system. They also discussed multiple other big man targets Robb had mentioned as potential targets.

You can watch the full episode by clicking on the embedded video above.

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Former Celtics center Daniel Theis on how the Los Angeles Clippers held Boston to 96 points

“We shrank the floor,” said Theis. “Then we ran it pretty well, and offensively we just made the right play.”

The Boston Celtics had their clock cleaned by the Los Angeles Clippers at TD Garden on Saturday to the tune of 115-96. Former Celtics center Daniel Theis shared the game plan used by the Clippers to get a win off Boston on their own home court in a big way as Los Angeles held the Celtics to a tie of their lowest point total of the 2023-24 season.

According to the German big man, the plan was to limit the Celtics to playing a slower-paced game that leaned on isolation play. “We wanted to keep them out of transition and make them play in halfcourt,” explained the Salzgitter native to CLNS Media postgame.

“In the first half, I think they had 24 out of 39 (shots missed) in transition, so that showed that our halfcourt defense was really great against them,” he added.

“We shrank the floor,” said Theis. “Then we ran it pretty well, and offensively we just made the right play.”

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Daniel Theis, Paul George on how Kevin Garnett and Dirk Nowitzki changed basketball

Theis appreciated how Garnett approached every game with the mentality to destroy his opponent, even if it was just a regular season or pickup game.

When it comes to German basketball, a pair of figures stood out growing up for former Boston Celtics big man Daniel Theis. The more obvious example most can guess given Theis’ position and nationality is Hall of Fame Dallas Mavericks big man Dirk Nowitzki. The other? The Big Ticket of course.

It figures a gritty player like Theis would gravitate to the play of Kevin Garnett, his fellow Boston big man alumnus. Speaking on a recent episode of his Los Angeles Clippers teammate Paul George’s “Podcast P” show, the Salzgitter native admitted he grew up idolizing Garnett instead of Nowitzki like most Germans. He was attracted to KG’s intense mindset and competitiveness.

Theis appreciated how Garnett approached every game with the mentality to destroy his opponent, even if it was just a regular season or pickup game.

Check out the link embedded above to hear what PG and Theis had to say about these two NBA luminaries and their effects on their careers.

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Boston reunion for Daniel Theis may be out as rumbles of Clipper interest percolate

As with Boston, Theis would likely need the Pacers to buy him out for this to happen.

The Daniel Theis faithful hoping for a potential return of the German big man to the Boston Celtics for a third go-round may soon be heartbroken to hear rumbles that the Salzgitter native is rumored to be close to the buyout Celtics fans were hoping for — but with plans to join a different ball club once bought out.

A “growing belief” has been reported by Fieldhouse Files’ Scott Agness regarding the Los Angeles Clippers planning to add Theis to their roster post-buyout. Agness correctly notes that Theis would likely need a buyout to get to Los Angeles since the Clippers — like Boston — can’t easily deal for the World Cup champ given the state of their cap sheet.

From a fan perspective, seeing that familiar face back in green and white at a position of need may sound attractive.

But, a bigger role on a potential contender that has not already traded one away twice may have an appeal that the Celtics by definition cannot reach (at least regarding the latter point).

This makes decampment to the Clips make all the sense in the world for Theis, especially after word that the German center is out for his current team, the Indiana Pacers, “for personal reasons” of an undisclosed nature.

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Franz Wagner on wanting to see ex-Celtics center Daniel Theis see playing time in the NBA

Theis’ fellow FIBA champ wants his teammate to see the floor this season.

When former Boston Celtics big man Daniel Theis won the 2023 FIBA World Cup with the German National Team, Orlando Magic small forward Franz Wagner was right there with him in Germany’s frontcourt. There was no closer vantage point to be had in the historic victory for the German national basketball program in its history, and Theis was no small part of that achievement.

Averaging 11 points, and 5 rebounds per game for Germany while shooting 59% from the floor overall in World Cup play this summer, the lack of floor time for the Salzgitter native with a developing Indiana Pacers roster after such a showing on the international stage confounded Theis, who let it be known to MassLive following a DNP-CD when the Pacers played Boston early in the season that he wanted to get on the floor and to have a role wherever he might end up.

Now with Theis potentially on the radar of the Los Angeles Clippers to the chagrin of Celtics fans who have been hoping for a buyout, Wagner had some words about his teammate from this summer.

Los Angeles Clippers showing interest in former Celtics center after Mason Plumlee injury

The Los Angeles Clippers are reportedly kicking the tires on the notion of trading for former Boston Celtics big man Daniel Theis.

The Los Angeles Clippers are reportedly kicking the tires on the notion of trading for former Boston Celtics big man Daniel Theis after learning their backup big man Mason Plumlee may be out injured with a sprained MCL for as long as two months per new reporting from The Athletic’s Shams Charania.

Theis, who had a standout performance in World Cup play this summer, had recently been the subject of speculation of being a potential buyout target for Boston should no suitors for the sidelined big man come calling to the Indiana Pacers. But despite Indiana’s lack of playing time for the Salzgitter native this season, Charania’s reporting suggests this already unlikely scenario is even less probable to materialize for a Celtixs reunion.

“One player (the Clippers) they are showing interest in is Pacers big man Daniel Theis,” related the Athletic reporter in a recent video.

“The Pacers are not rushed but open to a potential move with Theis,” said Charania, “as he has yet to play this season (for Indiana) following a standout FIBA World Cup en route to a Gold medal with Germany, averaging 11 points, 5 rebounds and 59% shooting over the summer.”

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What would a Daniel Theis return to the Boston Celtics look like?

Theis mentioned that he is open to the idea of returning to the Celtics, perking up the ears of fans of his former ball club.

In a recent interview with MassLive’s Brian Robb, former Boston Celtics big man Daniel Theis expressed his frustration with his lack of playing time on the Indiana Pacers. He stated that while he wants to play and be a part of the team, he is not happy with the current situation. The Salzgitter native also mentioned that he is open to the idea of returning to the Celtics, perking up the ears of fans of his former ball club.

Theis had a successful summer, winning the World Cup and performing well individually. The Celtics, in need of a third-string big man, could potentially benefit from his return. If he were to return to the Celtics, it would likely be through a buyout and signing. Celtics fans would welcome his return, as Theis is a versatile player who can shoot the 3 and provide solid defense.

He also has chemistry with some of the top players on the team, and a reunion with Theis in Boston could be beneficial for both parties if unlikely at present.

The hosts of the CLNS Media “How Bout Them Celtics!” podcast recently dove into the idea of a Theis return and what it would entail; check it out above!

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Pacers’ Daniel Theis was unhappy about benching vs. Boston, open to Celtics reunion

“I’ve learned to say ‘never say never,'” said Theis about a prospective Celtics reunion.

If the War On Theis continues after the German big man left the Boston Celtics, center Daniel Theis is now in a cold war with his current squad, the Indiana Pacers, having elected to bench the Salzgitter native in Wednesday night’s historic blowout of Indiana.

And while it might be seen as a blessing to have left no fingerprints on that defensive debacle for the Pacers, Theis did not sound too pleased when interviewed postgame by MassLive’s Brian Robb. “Obviously after a great summer, I’m not happy with the situation I’m in right now,” said Theis, referring to his outstanding FIBA EuroBasket play and lack of playing time at all this season for Indiana.

“I want to play and take all the good stuff from the summer into the season but it’s a long season. We are going to see what’s going on and what’s happening.”

“There’s communication but it’s also coach’s decision,” he added regarding the call by coach Rick Carlisle to leave Theis on the bench. “I just stay ready, do my thing, and whatever happens, happens.”

Intriguingly, the German center hinted at interest in a reunion with the Celtics, who need a third big capable of playing in the postseason. “I’ve learned to say ‘never say never’. Obviously, I’m open (to a Celtics return). I want to play and want to be part of the team, which is the most important thing.”

Such a move would almost certainly require a buyout given the size ($92 million) Theis earns this season, but if more DNPs head his way, such an outcome is not out of the question.

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