Rich's banger of a new hit: Not we're stuck with the Sox

The WEEI Afternoons team delivers a scathing post-mortem on a disastrous weekend for Boston sports, focusing heavily on the Boston Celtics' collapse in the NBA playoffs after being up 3-1 against the Philadelphia 76ers. Hosts Rich Shurtle, Ken Laird, and Ted Johnson dissect the team's lack of killer instinct, overreliance on three-point shooting, defensive breakdowns, and a perceived arrogance that led to complacency. They critique the coaching staff's failure to adjust, the aging roster—particularly Derek White and Marcus Smart—and the absence of impactful reinforcements. The discussion extends to the Red Sox’s poor performance and the Bruins’ early exit, painting a bleak picture for Boston fans. Listener calls add fuel, with one urging a Tatum trade and another praising Maxie’s dominance, while the hosts defend Tatum’s value and call for a cultural reset in leadership and intensity. The episode ends with a mix of disbelief and resignation over the season’s abrupt end.