Josh Minott joins VFTR on his birthday – and he’s bringing the gift of storytelling. The rising Celtics forward dives into his NBA journey, the grind of earning minutes on a championship-level roster, and why humor helps him stay locked in through the ups and downs of a season. He shares what wearing No. 8 means to him, how Celtics fans have embraced his energy, and why playing hard is non-negotiable. Minott also opens up about his role in Boston’s depth-driven rotation, learning through real NBA reps, playing alongside another sparkplug wing in Hugo Gonzalez, and feeding off team energy. He touches on what it’s like guarding star players (preparing for war), his Jamaican heritage, championship hunger, and the fiery dynamic between him and Joe Mazzulla. <br /><br />00:18: A birthday surprise for Josh<br />00:55: Navigating an inconsistent role on a deep roster<br />02:45: Josh seeing his hard work pay off<br />04:29: Building a winning routine<br />05:34: Why Celtics fans fell in love with Josh’s energy<br />08:20: The meaning behind No. 8<br />10:19: Playing alongside Hugo Gonzalez &amp; feeding off team energy<br />11:08: Defensive mindset: guarding the opponent’s best<br />13:08: Jamaican heritage &amp; hopes for Jamaican hoops<br />17:45: Championship goals &amp; fiery relationship with Joe Mazzulla