What It’s Like Backstage Of the TD Garden During A Celtics Playoff Game
Ever wonder what it’s like to be backstage of the TD Garden during a Celtics playoff game? Let me show you!
My name is Ayla Brown and I was asked by the Boston Celtics to sing at Round 2, Game 2 of the 2023 playoff series on May 3, 2023. The Celtics played the Philadelphia 76ers! Many have never seen what goes on behind the walls of the Garden. Where are the players’ locker rooms? What does a dressing room look like? Where do the wives and girlfriends hang before, during and after the game? I will show you as much as I can through photos so you get a behind-the-scenes look for yourself!
Anthem “Veteran”
This wasn’t my first time singing the National Anthem at a Celtics game. In fact, I have been singing the Anthem there since 2006! Back in the 2008 playoff series, I was called to sing at EVERY game 7 of that playoff series because the Celtics thought I was good luck (seriously!) Even in the past two years I have sung the Anthem 3 times. I even brought my son to a game!
Let’s Go Backstage
There’s a LOT going on backstage during a playoff game. The Celtics dancers are warming up. Lucky the Leprechaun is stretching his legs out. Referees are next to me in the dressing room. Media is walking around all over the place. Everyone seems to have somewhere to be and a job to do. There’s definitely a hustle mentality in the air tonight!
I had my own dressing room for the night. I was able to keep my things there during the game which was great. All in all, I am so grateful for the opportunity to sing at the Celtics game. Here’s my pictures from the night! And I can’t believe the seats they gave me (I was literally right next to the Celtics bench!)
4 Top Shoe Brands The Boston Celtics Players Wear
NIKE
Nike is the most common shoe amongst Celtics players. You will see more swoosh logos upon the hardwood than any other. They players wearing Nike are: Jaylen Brown, Al Horford, Mike Muscala Malcom Brogdon, Mfiondu Kabengele, Luke Kornet, Payton Pritchard, Derrick White, Grant Williams, Robert Williams, JD Davis and Justin Champagnie.
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – JANUARY 09: The shoes of Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics during the first half of the game between the Chicago Bulls and the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on January 09, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts.
JORDAN
Jason Tatum and Blake Griffin sport the infamous Jumpman logo. Though Jordan brand is still technically under the Nike umbrella, they operate as a standalone brand. Tatum is the only athlete on the team that has a signature shoe named after him. The Jordan Tatum 1 even comes in a Pink Lemonade colorway option.
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 21: A close up of the sneakers worn by Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on March 21, 2023 in Sacramento, California.
ADIDAS
Though they’ve recently steered more towards lifestyle and runners, Adidas still has a presence in the NBA. Danilo Gallinari wears Adidas.
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – FEBRUARY 17: A general view of the atmosphere during the adidas Basketball “Remember The Why” media event on February 17, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
PUMA
Last but not least, one of the Celtics most important players wears Puma. Marcus Smart resigned with Puma last year. Puma’s main U.S.A. corporate office is in Boston. It makes sense for them to pair with a local hometown pro. It doesn’t hurt that he is also the reigning Defensive Player of the Year.
CLEVELAND, OHIO – MARCH 06: The shoes of Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics during the third quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on March 06, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
