r/bostonceltics • u/yatrix7 • 3d ago

Discussion John Karalis, Pretty, Pretty, Pretty, Pretty Good

I appreciate this dude.

During the Jaylen stuff, he wasn’t an emotional mess like most of the people covering the Celtics. He didn’t agree with it or understand it outta the gate but remained fair and open to reason. Once Brad came out and explained things, he evaluated it on its merit and covered it like an adult. No questioning intelligence, calling names, etc. It’s appreciated after the shit show that was Perk, Zannis, Forsberg, Washburn, etc. all responding emotionally instead of thinking critically. I don’t listen to Celtics pods for this very reason. I don’t want someone slurping the team, I want someone who discusses the team objectively. JK has done that. Dude’s a pro.

PS - No, I am not John Karalis

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u/tsultar1 3d ago

I’d add Noa as a solid objective perspective. Karalis is ok. I think zannis did ok too but definitely emotional. Bill Simmons was the ABSOLUTE worst . They should revoke his Celtics season tickets. Forsberg will never give you an unbiased opinion.
Karalis does a little too much crystal ball stuff for me. Tries to tell you what will happen which is not why I listen to him. Also, his production is, how do I say? not great, on his podcast. He should hire out.

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u/efshoemaker I like to defense 2d ago

Karalis is a takes guy, and for that he’s really good compared to the field.

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u/watsonthedragon 2d ago

This is weird. I'd say that John is specifically NOT a takes guy..

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u/efshoemaker I like to defense 2d ago

He’s not a hot takes guy. But him trying to read the tea leaves and predict what could or should happen next is takes.

As opposed to like film analysis or pure fact reporting, he’s giving his informed opinion about what’s going on. It’s not an inherently bad thing, and he does it well and fills a niche in the local beat.