Tom Mulherin
@tommulherin.bsky.social
Pianist, philosopher (music, film, German phil.). Also: father, soccer (Fulham, Freiburg) & basketball (Celtics) fan, border collie/Robert Mitchum enthusiast.
Good enough to make it out of the East.
December 8, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Good enough to make it out of the East.
He always says that the "basketball penalties are real," and I think he's being careful not to incur them for something uncertain.
I hear you on Al. For me, I wish him the best, and don't care if the Warriors do well -- it's a long way from affecting us. (I reserve the right to care in May/June.)
I hear you on Al. For me, I wish him the best, and don't care if the Warriors do well -- it's a long way from affecting us. (I reserve the right to care in May/June.)
December 5, 2025 at 4:18 AM
He always says that the "basketball penalties are real," and I think he's being careful not to incur them for something uncertain.
I hear you on Al. For me, I wish him the best, and don't care if the Warriors do well -- it's a long way from affecting us. (I reserve the right to care in May/June.)
I hear you on Al. For me, I wish him the best, and don't care if the Warriors do well -- it's a long way from affecting us. (I reserve the right to care in May/June.)
I agree with your central point (let's not mess with success, as good as Zubac is), I don't think we could have kept Al or Luke. Al wants another ring and couldn't have reasonably thought that we'd be this good. (Few did!) And we couldn't pay Luke what he got from SA.
December 5, 2025 at 4:02 AM
I agree with your central point (let's not mess with success, as good as Zubac is), I don't think we could have kept Al or Luke. Al wants another ring and couldn't have reasonably thought that we'd be this good. (Few did!) And we couldn't pay Luke what he got from SA.
His comping on Sonny Rollins's recording of "Without a Song" is utter perfection. Such a sensitive player!
December 4, 2025 at 1:55 PM
His comping on Sonny Rollins's recording of "Without a Song" is utter perfection. Such a sensitive player!
Totally! I think he knows ball, is funny, and the players enjoy mixing it up with him. I'd love to know what they said to each other.
December 3, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Totally! I think he knows ball, is funny, and the players enjoy mixing it up with him. I'd love to know what they said to each other.
Still love Spike, though. (Among other things, I love that he traveled to Boston for a Tuesday night game in early December. Respect!)
December 3, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Still love Spike, though. (Among other things, I love that he traveled to Boston for a Tuesday night game in early December. Respect!)
He's only 190 years old!
November 29, 2025 at 12:44 PM
He's only 190 years old!
I feel like this is going to be the story of the season for JB. Refs aren't giving him anything.
November 27, 2025 at 1:17 AM
I feel like this is going to be the story of the season for JB. Refs aren't giving him anything.
Gosh, I miss Luke Kornet.
November 22, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Gosh, I miss Luke Kornet.
Ha! That doesn't mean they won't attempt to get him for much less than we'd want in return. I trust Brad, but we may just need to ride out a year off Simons and fix the roster in the offseason.
November 22, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Ha! That doesn't mean they won't attempt to get him for much less than we'd want in return. I trust Brad, but we may just need to ride out a year off Simons and fix the roster in the offseason.
It's been mostly the shooting for Derrick, though. Defense has, last night excepted, been there. (Never thought I'd see a D White game with no blocks!)
November 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
It's been mostly the shooting for Derrick, though. Defense has, last night excepted, been there. (Never thought I'd see a D White game with no blocks!)
Fair. I expect that this will happen at some point, but think that it will be a little while yet. (I also think that Joe won't be able to abide by Simons's defense with the first unit, and that the change is unlikely to stick.)
November 22, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Fair. I expect that this will happen at some point, but think that it will be a little while yet. (I also think that Joe won't be able to abide by Simons's defense with the first unit, and that the change is unlikely to stick.)
Does life get even harder for Pritchard coming off of this bench? Last year, he was usually playing with JT, Sam, Luke, and Al (assuming he didn't get the start). This year, there's no consistent second unit, and what we have isn't particularly threatening. Teams can load up on him this year.
November 22, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Does life get even harder for Pritchard coming off of this bench? Last year, he was usually playing with JT, Sam, Luke, and Al (assuming he didn't get the start). This year, there's no consistent second unit, and what we have isn't particularly threatening. Teams can load up on him this year.
I'm trying hard to enjoy what there is to enjoy and have resigned myself to everything else. Tonight that means enjoying Walsh and accepting that it's going to be a very up and down season.
November 22, 2025 at 4:34 AM
I'm trying hard to enjoy what there is to enjoy and have resigned myself to everything else. Tonight that means enjoying Walsh and accepting that it's going to be a very up and down season.
He's been streaky, but yeah, that probably goes away with more time. I don't think there's anything to be done about the defense, though.
November 22, 2025 at 4:26 AM
He's been streaky, but yeah, that probably goes away with more time. I don't think there's anything to be done about the defense, though.
It's possible. The reason I'm hesitating is that Hugo does make mistakes (he's only 19!) and is a non-factor on offense (because he needs minutes). When the margins are so thin for us, it's a risk to let him work through everything. (Then again, what better options do we have? Who knows!)
November 22, 2025 at 4:25 AM
It's possible. The reason I'm hesitating is that Hugo does make mistakes (he's only 19!) and is a non-factor on offense (because he needs minutes). When the margins are so thin for us, it's a risk to let him work through everything. (Then again, what better options do we have? Who knows!)
He couldn't have done any worse than Minott. I thought Walsh was good tonight.
November 22, 2025 at 4:13 AM
He couldn't have done any worse than Minott. I thought Walsh was good tonight.
Yeah, Hugo needs some consistent run or to be in ME. I think Max was right about Sam, and he's gone by Feb. There's probably a better situation for him out there where, like you say, he can play off of someone like JT. I like Simons starting in theory, but the ball gets too sticky when he has it.
November 22, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Yeah, Hugo needs some consistent run or to be in ME. I think Max was right about Sam, and he's gone by Feb. There's probably a better situation for him out there where, like you say, he can play off of someone like JT. I like Simons starting in theory, but the ball gets too sticky when he has it.
I agree, basically, although I don't see what else Joe could do. It's a deeply imperfect roster, and he doesn't have a lot of options if we're not bringing it. Every choice is a significant tradeoff.
November 22, 2025 at 3:34 AM
I agree, basically, although I don't see what else Joe could do. It's a deeply imperfect roster, and he doesn't have a lot of options if we're not bringing it. Every choice is a significant tradeoff.
You know, it was better than the low-angle we just got. I couldn't tell what was going on on the far side. At least with the overhead you can see the whole court.
November 22, 2025 at 1:59 AM
You know, it was better than the low-angle we just got. I couldn't tell what was going on on the far side. At least with the overhead you can see the whole court.
Is the camera making you a little queasy?
November 22, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Is the camera making you a little queasy?
For some reason, I want to one-up this. ("Walter McCarty should have his jersey retired to the rafters!")
November 14, 2025 at 11:39 AM
For some reason, I want to one-up this. ("Walter McCarty should have his jersey retired to the rafters!")
You know, I feel lighter having said it. I can go about my business without worrying about it for a while. (All my other anxieties, Celtics-related and otherwise, can step in.)
November 14, 2025 at 1:23 AM
You know, I feel lighter having said it. I can go about my business without worrying about it for a while. (All my other anxieties, Celtics-related and otherwise, can step in.)
He has a very tradeable contract and an in-demand skill. I wouldn't be surprised (although as a fellow Hoo, I would be disappointed).
November 14, 2025 at 1:21 AM
He has a very tradeable contract and an in-demand skill. I wouldn't be surprised (although as a fellow Hoo, I would be disappointed).