S2E11: Patriots' Damien Harris on His Celtics Relationships and Fandom

New England Patriots star running back Damien Harris loves the Celtics, and he knows what it takes to win. He joins Marc to dive into his fandom of the team and his relationships with Celtics players off the court. Harris regularly attends games and talks about sitting right behind Kevin Garnett at KG’s number retirement ceremony, and his excitement to attend Sunday’s Game 1 against the Brooklyn Nets. Harris also gives insight into what it’s like to be a young, professional athlete in New England with pressure to win, he gives his view on Boston’s exciting turnaround this season, and he previews the Patriots’ upcoming offseason workouts.

0:55 – Damien Harris joins the conversation and gives some context on his basketball background

2:10 – Harris talks about being a regular at Celtics games and his relationships with Celtics players

7:30 – Harris comments on playing under the pressure to win that exists in Boston sports

8:50 – Harris talks about Boston’s potential in the Playoffs and its incredible turnaround this season

12:50 – Harris comments on grinding through the tough days to come out on the other side

14:45 – Weight room talk! Harris comments on the C’s postgame lift sessions, and how the weight room helps to bring teams together

17:15 – Guess who was sitting behind KG at his retirement ceremony game?

19:45 – Harris says he’s big on individual handshakes, and discusses the art of them

21:00 – Harris gives an update on his offseason and what’s next for him and the Patriots

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