Episodes

  • Celtics Have Nothing To Worry About After 1st Loss Vs Pacers!

    Celtics Have Nothing To Worry About After 1st Loss Vs Pacers!
    Nov 1 2024
    The Celtics face their first loss of the season against the Pacers, who clinched the victory in overtime with a clutch game-winning three from Pascal Siakam. With Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown looking to bounce back against the Hornets, can they reclaim their momentum while facing the dynamic play of LaMelo Ball? The hosts spark a discussion on the scariest teams in the league—surprisingly, the Pistons make the list alongside the Celtics and the Thunder! Who would have thought the Pistons would be considered scary this season? The duo also plays "Wicked or Kick It," where they judge NBA outfits from stars like Jaylen Brown, Kelly Oubre, Gradey Dick, and Scottie Barnes—will these styles be deemed wicked or kicked to the curb? In a quick segment, they highlight their must-watch NBA League Pass games for the weekend, with Ountae picking the Trail Blazers at the Suns and the Magic at the Mavericks, while Travis opts for the Magic facing the Cavaliers. Finally, they host a draft of the scariest NBA players of all time, assembling their ultimate 5v5 teams plus a coach. Don’t miss this jam-packed episode filled with insights, laughter, and passionate basketball talk from Travis Thomas and Ountae Campbell on Hold My Banner! Catch 'Hold My Banner' every Wednesday and Friday on NESN's Youtube, Twitch, Facebook, and wherever you listen to podcasts. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ 00:00 Intro 02:50 Celtics Lose To The Pacers 06:27 Celtics Vs Hornets 09:41 Don't Overreact To Week 1 In NBA 18:00 Scariest Teams In The NBA 32:04 Wicked Or Kick It 41:54 Must Watch NBA League Pass Games 43:11 Scariest NBA Player Draft 51:18 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • NBA Teams Should Fear The Pistons?! (Clip)

    NBA Teams Should Fear The Pistons?! (Clip)
    Nov 1 2024
    The Pistons are one of the scariest teams in the NBA?! Travis Thomas laughs at Ountae Campbell’s bold take on Detroit basketball. Catch 'Hold My Banner' every Wednesday and Friday on NESN's Youtube, Twitch, Facebook, and wherever you listen to podcasts. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 mins
  • Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, & The Celtics SCARE EVERYONE! (Clip)

    Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, & The Celtics SCARE EVERYONE! (Clip)
    Nov 1 2024
    Because of Jayson Tatum’s MVP aspirations, Jaylen Brown’s revenge tour, and Joe Mazzulla’s crazy mindset the Celtics are the scariest team in the NBA! What teams should other squads be afraid to play, and which ones should be feeling the heat? Travis Thomas highlights the Celtics, Thunder, Mavericks, and Magic as formidable opponents, while Ountae Campbell surprises us by naming the Pistons alongside the Celtics and the Nuggets. Tune in to hear their thoughts on why these teams are making waves in the league, whether for good or bad! Catch 'Hold My Banner' every Wednesday and Friday on NESN's Youtube, Twitch, Facebook, and wherever you listen to podcasts. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 mins
  • LeBron WILL Take The Lakers To The Finals?! (Clip)

    LeBron WILL Take The Lakers To The Finals?! (Clip)
    Oct 30 2024
    Lakers and Celtics take center stage as the guys engage in a lively debate over which team has the better chance: will the Lakers make the Finals, or will the Celtics miss the playoffs? One makes the case for the Celtics missing, highlighting stars like Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, while the other stands firm on the Lakers' prospects, featuring LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The discussion then shifts to Payton Pritchard, who boasts the second-best odds for Sixth Man of the Year at 10/1, trailing only Malik Monk. They break down the competition, mentioning players like Miles McBride and Marcus Smart, challenging listeners to "Stop Me When You Hear A Better Player Than… Payton Pritchard." Finally, they preview the upcoming Celtics at Pacers matchup, sharing their score predictions. Tune in for all this and more! Catch 'Hold My Banner' Hosted by George Balekji and Ountae Campbell every Wednesday and Friday on NESN's Youtube, Twitch, Facebook, and wherever you listen to podcasts. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • Dwyane Wade's Heat Statue Is AWFUL!

    Dwyane Wade's Heat Statue Is AWFUL!
    Oct 30 2024
    The Miami Heat recently unveiled Dwyane Wade's statue and the internet is letting them hear it! What does it mean for his legacy, and how do his comments resonate with fans? A’ja Wilson and Bam Adebayo drew attention with their first public appearance at this significant event, prompting a discussion on the importance of such moments in sports culture. The guys also dive deep into the sustainability of the Celtics' "3 or Bust" offense. Is this high-risk strategy a winning formula, or is it bound for trouble? As the NBA season heats up, the duo debates which team will remain undefeated the longest. With the Celtics, Cavs, and Thunder all vying for the title of the last unbeaten team, can the Celtics maintain their momentum against tough opponents like the Pacers and Hornets? The conversation takes a turn when they ponder the likelihood of the Lakers making the Finals versus the Celtics missing the playoffs, leading to some spirited predictions. And don’t miss their segment "Stop Me When You Hear A Better Player Than Payton Pritchard," as they explore the guard’s Sixth Man of the Year odds and compare him to other NBA role players. Finally, they preview the Celtics' upcoming game against the Pacers and share their must-watch NBA League Pass games for the week. Some Victor Wembanyama and Cade Cunningham sightings are in your future! Join us for all this and more on Hold My Banner, with your hosts George Balekji and Ountae Campbell! Catch 'Hold My Banner' every Wednesday and Friday on NESN's Youtube, Twitch, Facebook, and wherever you listen to podcasts. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ 00:00 Intro 02:12 Starting 5 Season 2 07:10 Is the Celtics Offense sustainable? 24:06 Dwyane Wade Statue & Street 30:03 A'ja Wilson & Bam Adebayo At Statue Event 32:13 Last Undefeated NBA Team 35:00 Lakers To Make The Finals Or The Celtics To Miss It? 37:32 Stop Me When You Hear A Better Player Than Payton Pritchard 41:51 Celtics At Pacers 44:29 Must Watch NBA League Pass Games 46:40 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 mins
  • Lakers? Celtics? Finals? (Clip)

    Lakers? Celtics? Finals? (Clip)
    Oct 30 2024
    Every season LeBron started 2-0 he has made the Finals. So what's more likely? The Lakers going to the Finals or the Celtics missing it? George Balekji and Ountae Campbell battle it out! Catch 'Hold My Banner' every Wednesday and Friday on NESN's Youtube, Twitch, Facebook, and wherever you listen to podcasts. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 mins
  • Jalen Brunson Will COOK Tyrese Halliburton! NBA Friday (Clip)

    Jalen Brunson Will COOK Tyrese Halliburton! NBA Friday (Clip)
    Oct 25 2024
    In this clip, the hosts preview two exciting NBA primetime matchups: the Pacers at Knicks, featuring stars like Tyrese Haliburton and Jalen Brunson, and the Suns at Lakers, where you can expect big performances from Kevin Durant and LeBron James. They discuss the intense rivalries and key players to watch in these high-stakes games. The conversation then shifts to NBA League Pass games to keep an eye on. One host highlights the Nets at Magic, showcasing Paolo Banchero’s impressive performances, while the other emphasizes the thrilling Grizzlies vs. Rockets matchup, featuring standout players like Ja Morant, Zach Edey, Jalen Green, and Alperen Sengun. Don’t miss this engaging discussion about the best games to catch this week, brought to you by Travis Thomas and Ountae Campbell on "Hold My Banner"! GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    8 mins
  • Celtics Banner 18 Should Motivate The Lakers (Clip)

    Celtics Banner 18 Should Motivate The Lakers (Clip)
    Oct 25 2024
    Banner 18 for the Celtics should motivate the Lakers but instead Bronny James’ minutes are the talk of the town. Travis Thomas and Ountae Campbell say it’s time for Los Angeles to get serious. Catch 'Hold My Banner' every Wednesday and Friday on NESN's Youtube, Twitch, Facebook, and wherever you listen to podcasts. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 mins