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‘Can’t put that on the air’: Celtics’ broadcaster drops accidental expletives in mid-marathon interview

Celtics' play-by-play announcer Drew Carter ran the Boston Marathon, stopping briefly for an entertaining mid-race interview with colleague Brian Scalabrine.

Drew Carter Celtics Brian Scalabrine Marathon Interview
Celtics play-by-play voice Drew Carter, left, and analyst Brian Scalabrine during a Boston game against the Charlotte Hornets on April 6. Brett Phelps/The Boston Globe

By Hayden Bird

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Drew Carter’s Boston Marathon: Among the list of notable personalities involved with Monday’s Boston Marathon was Celtics broadcaster Drew Carter.

Carter, the play-by-play commentator, finished in 3:48:02, and used his race as a platform to raise more than $10,000 for the Shamrock Foundation.

But along the way, he also provided some off-the-cuff humor after he was unexpectedly put on camera while making his 26.2-mile journey.

Carter stopped mid-race alongside fellow Celtics broadcaster Brian Scalabrine. At first, he didn’t see the camera.

“How’s it going?” asked Scalabrine.

“F****** great,” Carter candidly replied. Scalabrine laughed.

“Can’t put that on the air,” the former Celtic joked.

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“Oh s***,” Carter added, “didn’t know [the camera] was there.”

“Can’t put that on the air!” Scalabrine repeated.

“It’s going really great,” Carter said, giving two thumbs up.

The interview quickly concluded with Scalabrine wishing his colleague well over the remainder of the course.

“I’ll see you guys in Boston,” Carter parted with as he jogged away.

After finishing, the Boston basketball announcer shared a GIF of Jayson Tatum following the NBA championship victory in 2024 with the caption, “We did it!”

Talking to The Boston Globe’s Aidan Barker after he was done, Carter was enthused by his participation in the marathon.

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“It’s like an angel carries you over the finish line here, man,” he said. “This place is magical.”

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It went ****ing great for Drew Carter during the Boston Marathon 😁😂

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Trivia: Aside from the United States and Kenya, which nation holds the third most Boston Marathon victories in the men’s race over the years?

(Answer at the bottom.)

Hint: The last time this country had a men’s winner in Boston was 1948.

Scores and schedules:

The 129th Boston Marathon was held on Monday, with more than 31,000 runners making their way from Hopkinton to Boylston Street. Along with the actual winners of the race was the annual collection of memorable images, characters, and meaningful stories that accompany the iconic event.

Also yesterday, the Red Sox won the Patriots’ Day game against the White Sox, 4-2. Boston welcomes the Mariners to Fenway Park tonight for the start of a three-game series at 6:45 p.m.

The Celtics will play the Magic at home on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the second game of the first-round playoff series. Boston leads the series 1-0.

More from Boston.com:

A journey for John Korir: The 28-year-old Kenyan began his marathon with a fall. Fortunately, he wasn’t hurt and quickly got up, resuming his pace among the leaders.

History made: Korir eventually made his strong (and decisive) move in the Newton hills, putting the competition in the rearview mirror. Even though he’d lost his bib in the fall, he earned his No. 1 bib for 2026 by breaking the tape on Boylston Street.

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He was greeted by his brother, Wesley (who won in Boston in 2012). They are the first brothers to both win the Boston Marathon.

On this day: In 2007, the Red Sox hit four straight home runs — via Manny Ramirez, J.D. Drew, Mike Lowell, and Jason Varitek — in a 7-6 win over the Yankees.

Daily highlight: Sean McDonough spoke another Alexander Ovechkin accomplishment into existence prior to the Capitals’ forward’s Game 1 overtime winner against the Canadiens.

Trivia answer: Canada

Hayden Bird

Sports Staff

Hayden Bird is a sports staff writer for Boston.com, where he has worked since 2016. He covers all things sports in New England.

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