What Nick Wright has said about Boston Celtics

2 quotes · 1 episode · May 6, 2026

Nick Wright, American sports media personality and co-host of FS1's First Things First, has been quoted on Boston Celtics 2 times in 1 episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, most recently on May 6, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.

In their words

Wright argues the Celtics were uniquely prepared to play without their best player yet still lost, and criticizes Mazzulla's playoff record outside the 2024 title run.
“Year two, crush everyone en route to a championship. And every other year, horrifying defeat as huge favorites”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: NBA Lottery Karma Rankings, Jaylen’s Future, and a Blistering Wolves-Spurs Series With Nick Wright (May 6, 2026) · Listen from 5:13
Wright argues Boston added too much variance through three-point shooting despite being the favored team.
“Are the Celtics underselling their position in the Eastern Conference by adding so much variance to these playoff series?”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: NBA Lottery Karma Rankings, Jaylen’s Future, and a Blistering Wolves-Spurs Series With Nick Wright (May 6, 2026) · Listen from 16:58

Episodes

NBA Lottery Karma Rankings, Jaylen’s Future, and a Blistering Wolves-Spurs Series With Nick Wright
The Bill Simmons Podcast · May 6, 2026 · 1 h 48 min
Bill Simmons and Nick Wright discuss the Celtics' exit and Jaylen Brown's future, the Timberwolves-Spurs series, LeBron's ranking, and 2026 NBA lottery karma rankings.

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