The Showtime Lakers – Byron Scott, A.C. Green, James Worthy, Michael Cooper, and more – Join Joe Hollywood Live on Whatnot, October 28 at 7 PM ET. Special Event Also Marks the Launch of Michael Cooper’s New Book COOP: The Making of a Showtime Lakers Legend. Showtime with Coop is Powered by  💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay remember Robert Parish’s time with the Celtics. They discuss his chemistry with Larry Bird and Kevin McHale and his willingness to take a back seat to those two on a stacked Celtics roster. Bob reveals how he got his infamous nickname, “Chief”, and what Parish was like behind the scenes. Tune in to hear fascinating stories of one of the best NBA centers of all time. The Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast is Powered by  💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Bob Ryan, Jeff Goodman, and Gary Tanguay react to Joe Mazzulla’s recent behavior during Celtics’ press conferences as well as his decision to have the Celtics coaches scrimmage the media. ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 00:00 Intro 00:36 Thoughts on Joe Mazzulla’s behavior during press conferences + media scrimmage 13:22 PrizePicks 14:41 Monarch 16:04 How Mike Vrabel & other coaches deal with the media 18:10 Does Mazzulla have respect for the media? 20:28 Did Mazzulla coach the Celtics out of the playoffs? 22:55 What would Bob have said to Joe’s reponse if he was there? 25:15 Thoughts on Celtics preseason and current roster 28:25 Final thoughts on Mazzulla 29:12 Thanks for watching! The Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast is Powered by  💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob and Gary Tanguay discuss what Larry Bird on the Knicks would've looked like had New York drafted him in 1979. What if Larry Bird had been drafted by the New York Knicks instead of the Boston Celtics? In this captivating podcast episode featuring sports legends Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman, we dive deep into the alternate history of the NBA and explore how Bird's unique talents could have transformed the Knicks' fortunes. From his scoring prowess to his compatibility with stars like Michael Ray Richardson and Bernard King, the discussion reveals the potential for a powerhouse team in New York. We also examine the coaching dynamics that could have shaped Bird's career, comparing the styles of Hubie Brown and Bill Fitch. Join us as we speculate on the broader implications of Bird's hypothetical move and reflect on the legacy of one of basketball's greatest players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBA Historian Josh Schnitman joins Michael Cooper to talk greatest Lakers of all time, Coop's career, and the future of the Lakers. CLNS Media is brought to you by: 💰 Prize Picks - ⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠ 📲Sign up at ⁠http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠ & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob and Gary Tanguay discuss the latest AWS stats that will be used in NBA Broadcasts this season. They also discuss the latest moves in the NBA as training camp gets underway. 00:00 - Introduction 2:11 - New AI metrics in basketball 4:14 - Player gravity and its impact 17:56 - Enjoying sports without technology 20:01 - Theo Epstein's memorable press conference 23:41 - Al Horford leaves 25:20 - Warriors' potential postseason danger 27:11 - Al Horford's playoff impact 32:13 - Tribute to Charley Rosen Join this channel to get access to perks, exclusive content, rate games, moments, footage and LIVE NBA Legends Q&A and AMAs with members! Start on link below! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWJOKseXd--YsDaUsOt06gA/join — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Showtime with Coop 2x NBA Champion Mario Chalmers joins the Podcast with Michael Cooper as the guys look back on Mario’s experience playing with LeBron in Miami. The guys also discuss Mario’s list of Top 5 Players in the NBA right now as well as discuss Mario’s experience in the BIG3 including recently winning a championship in the league. 0:00 - Welcome to Showtime with Coop 1:02 - Playing for Pat Riley 2:06 - Winning Championships at different levels 3:25 - 80’s Lakers vs LeBron Heat Teams 5:33 - Ray Allen's impact on the team 6:35 - Comparing Ray Allen and Steph Curry 7:20 - Playing with LeBron 8:20 - Prizepicks 9:34 - Discussion on LeBron's impact on Lakers 13:10 - Discussion on regrets in basketball 15:06 - Top five NBA players today 16:34 - Gametime 19:00 - Experience playing overseas in basketball 20:13 - Top 5 Teammates in Miami 21:25 - Discussion about the Big Three league 26:32 - Wrapping up Showtime w/ Coop on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman Podcast, Bob & Gary Tanguay are joined by Richard Allen Junior. His father played for the Phillies and White Sox in the '60s and '70s, and Bob watched him in high school. Richard talks about his father's baseball career and how he finally got into the Hall of Fame in 2025 - five years after his death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob, Jeff, and Gary Tanguay debate whether Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard should be in the Hall of Fame and pay tribute to others in the 2025 HOF class. ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 0:00 Intro  0:40 Bob’s history with HOF voting 3:50 Should Carmelo Anthony have been inducted into the HOF? 9:47 PrizePicks 11:18 Should Dwight Howard have been inducted into the HOF? 15:43 The importance of the ’08 Redeem Team 18:33 WNBA Stars in the ’25 HOF class 19:30 Billy Donovan in the ’25 HOF class 24:23 Should Mark Few be inducted into the HOF? 25:28 Gametime 28:14 Subscribe to CLNS on YouTube! 28:33 Celtics’ Jeff Twiss will receive Basketball HOF’s John Bunn Award 30:04 Hall of Fame coach George Raveling passed away at 88 years old 31:50 Thanks for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob and Gary Tanguay discuss the EuroBasket tournament and why Celtics fans should be intrigued to watch Neemias Queta during this tournament and what other players people should be watching at this tournament. They also discuss the latest around the NBA from Dawn Staley interviewing for the Knicks Head Coaching job & the Max Strus injury as well. ⏰️0:00 EPISODE TIMELINE⏰️ 0:44 - Players to watch at Eurobasket 3:20 - Thoughts on Eurobasket 5:44 - Thoughts on Dawn Staley interviewing for Knicks Head Coaching Job 9:47 - Prizepicks 10:45 Kobe Bryant & Michael Jordan Card goes for $12.9 Million 12:58 - Max Strus has foot surgery out 3-4 Months 13:55 - Doris Burke replaced on #1 NBA Broadcast Team 16:40 - Wrapping up 17:59 - Gametime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cedric Maxwell reunites with two of his closest friends, Joe Barry Carroll and Lester Conner, for a wide-ranging conversation full of stories, laughs, and insight. The trio looks back at the legendary Celtics-Warriors trade that brought Robert Parish and Kevin McHale to Boston, reflects on playing in Houston alongside Hakeem Olajuwon, and dives into how NBA money, lifestyle, and culture have changed across generations. From Kareem’s unstoppable skyhook to LeBron James’ legacy, and from financial advice for young players to Caitlin Clark’s impact on the WNBA, Max, JB, and Lester cover it all in classic barbershop style. ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 00:00 Intro 03:40 Celtics-Warriors 1980 trade: Parish, McHale & Carroll’s perspective 09:15 Life in Golden State & moving to Houston with Maxwell & Olajuwon 15:30 Learning money lessons in the NBA & JB’s career as an investment advisor 22:10 NBA contracts then vs. now 28:45 Lifestyle changes: team hotels, food, travel, and today’s private jets 31:06 PrizePicks 32:45 JB Carroll’s interactions with Kareem 36:38 Remembering Lee Rose 44:53 Mount Rushmore of Athletes: LeBron, Kareem, Russell, Ali, Serena, Tiger & more 52:32 Celtics-Lakers rivalry stories & why old grudges still run deep 56:33 Gametime 57:12 Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe & media personalities 1:01:15 Pat Riley’s statue & respect for coaches across generations 1:04:02 State of the NBA, Ja Morant concerns & league prosperity today 1:07:50 Caitlin Clark’s impact on the WNBA compared to Larry Bird’s on the NBA 1:15:40 Friendship & life after basketball CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay discuss Luka Doncic's body transformation, the NBA hosting games in Europe, under-the-radar deals from the offseason, and the top 10 players in the East! 0:00 ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 0:48 Luka’s body transformation 2:29 Bob remembers Larry Bird upgrading his fitness 4:16 Luka gets fit- why now?! 7:30 LeBron’s influence 9:12 Being the No. 1 guy in LA is DIFFERENT 10:17 PrizePicks 11:59 Subscribe to CLNS on YouTube! 12:20 NBA will play games in Berlin and London during 2025/26 season 16:07 Does Bob prefer an Irish or English pub? 16:57 ⁠⁠NBA.com⁠⁠’s 5 most under-the-radar moves from 2025 offseason 19:28 Top 10 players in the East 22:52 Is Mike Brown the right fit for the Knicks? 24:23 Where does Jay Wright rank? 27:29 Thanks for watching! The Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast is Powered by  💰 Prize Picks - ⁠⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠⁠ Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LILLARD BACK IN THE WEST BUT NO LONGER THE BEST, COOPER READY FOR PRIMETIME AND BOB RYAN STORY TIME AND THE YEAR WAS 1975. ⏰️0:00 - EPISODE TIMELINE⏰️ 0:37 - Damian Lillard resigns with Blazers 4:53 - Cooper Flagg 10:51 - What will Celtics do 12:04 - Prizepicks 13:16 - Bob Remembers 1975 NBA Finals 19:14 - Bob Remembers Rick Barry  21:47 - Bob Remembers 1975 NBA Finals 24:30 - Wrapping up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Cedric Maxwell Podcast, Celtics legend Cedric Maxwell joins CLNS Media’s John Zannis to give his thoughts on the offseason, Brad Stevens, and whether Joe Mazzulla is the right guy for the future. He also reveals his all-time Celtics starting 5 and if he thinks the C’s should sign Damian Lillard! 0:00 ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 1:07 What type of team can C’s fans expect to see next season? 7:47 Are the Celtics at risk of developing a losing culture? 13:09 Will this team get over/under 42 wins? 23:23 PrizePicks 25:02 Thoughts on this offseason so far 30:06 Is Brad Stevens doing a good job? 31:18 Is Joe Mazzulla the right man for this situation? 34:32 Is Tatum in the best Celtic of all time conversation? 37:25 Cedric Maxwell’s all-time Celtic’s starting 5 40:54 Brad Stevens’ comments on extending Joe Mazzulla’s contract 49:26 Tatum injury timeline 52:20 Should C’s sign Lillard? 56:58 Subscribe to Celtics All Access on YouTube! 57:52 How many games will the Patriots win this year? 1:00:57 Thanks for watching! Subscribe to CLNS’ Celtics 🍀 All Access Here: 🔴 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmp3kivpOg3lzoJC7yV7VjQ?sub_confirmations=1 🔴 *************************************************** CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay react to the latest in NBA free agency, and Bob gives us his top 5 firework games of all time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's show Cedric Maxwell and John Zannis talk about losing 2 key contributors to their 2024 title team and how hard that is for fans and for Brad Stevens. What does Brad do now; more trades or hold the line? Does Jaylen Brown need to be dealt for Celtics to get younger and cheaper? Also Cedric relives the pain of being traded and talks about what that's like for other great Celtics like Marcus Smart.  ⏰️0:00 - EPISODE TIMELINE⏰️ 0:57 - Reaction to Holiday & Porzingis trades 5:00 - Tatum Injury Impact 7:06 - Would Celtics have handled this offseason differently if Tatum was healthy? 9:39 - Future of Joe Mazzulla with Celtics 12:47 - Baylor Scheierman 15:00 - Expectations for Celtics next season 22:05 - Max Remembers his NBA Draft Experience  25:08 - Prizepicks 26:06 - Getting Drafted by Celtics 27:56 - Max Remembers first couple years with Celtics 32:55 - Do Celtics have to trade Brown or Tatum? 34:10 - What would you do with this Celtics team? 38:32- Does Jayson Tatum comeback and play this season? 39:54 - Load Management in NBA 48:10 - Talking about recent weather 48:40 - Reaction to Celtics Draft Picks 51:04 - How is Brad handling making all these trades? 57:55 - Max remembers being traded from Celtics 1:02:30 - Reaction to Jrue Holiday trade 1:05:26 - Wrapping up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob, Jeff, and Gary Tanguay react to the Holiday and Porzingis trades, the NBA Draft, and discuss whether the Celtics can make the playoffs this year. 0:00 ⏰ EPISODE TIMELINE 0:58 Holiday and Porzingis trade reactions 4:32 Would ownership have acted differently if Boston won another championship? 6:00 Can this current team make the playoffs next year? 12:10 PrizePicks 13:25 How does this Dallas team look with Flagg? 16:26 Ace Bailey falls to Utah 19:03 Rookies to keep an eye on 20:46 Subscribe to the podcast and on YouTube! 21:09 Jeff on Hugo Gonzalez 23:09 Who won the draft other than Dallas? 24:04 Why were Rutgers so bad this year? 25:14 Thanks for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob and Gary Tanguay discuss both coaches in this year’s Finals and Bob shares stories from the Celtics’ 1962 Championship. 0:00 Welcome 0:33 Bob’s take on this year’s Finals coaching matchup 4:26 PrizePicks 5:29 History time with Bob Ryan (1962 Playoffs) 11:35 Thanks for watching! Subscribe to the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Showtime with Coop, former NBA Champion Michael Cooper and CLNS Media’s Nick Gelso dive into the biggest headlines surrounding the BIG3 and NBA. Coop reacts to the heated altercation between Lance Stephenson and Dwight Howard in his first game coaching a city-branded BIG3 team, reflecting on how he’ll manage emotions moving forward. He also shares what stood out in Miami’s gritty debut, Stephenson’s early impact, and how repping a city shifts the team’s identity—plus whether he’s spoken with Pat Riley. The conversation then turns to NBA legacy talk, where Coop weighs in on whether Magic Johnson was a “difficult leader” like Bird, Jordan, or Kobe, and critiques Shaquille O’Neal’s viral Top 10 all-time NBA players list… which controversially left out Kareem. Don’t miss this mix of BIG3 insight and NBA history on Showtime with Coop!0:00 Coop on BIG 3, Howard vs Stephenson and Beasley6:45 Coop on Pat Riley32:45 Coop on Coach Riley's style36:20 How far the podcast has come50:00 NBA Finals Game 5 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/showtime-podcast-with-michael-cooper-5x-nba-lakers/id1509730329 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0q58PdBd256PEDwENzQAS0 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CLNSMEDIA Showtime with Coop is powered by: 💰 PrizePicks: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS Use code CLNS to get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's show Cedric Maxwell and John Zannis discuss whether any of the NBA old heads will ever win another NBA Championship. Also Cedric puts on his GM hat to discuss which players the Celtics should and shouldn't consider trading this offseason. Plus, can Joe Mazzulla survive a losing season? ⏰️0:00 EPISODE TIMELINE⏰️ 1:00 - NBA Finals 14:30 - WIll SGA pass Jayson Tatum's legacy? 19:00 John's PrizePicks for Game 3 21:12 - Max on Celtics trade rumors 29:00 - Cooper flagg NIL 39:30 Noa's poll about Celtics bigs, Max picks one 42:44 Knicks fire thibs 47:20 Can Joe Mazzulla survive bad season? 55:55 Michael Jordan to NBC 1:03:00 NBA's New Wave of Stars 1:07:24 Max on Shannon Sharpe's podcast Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Cedric Maxwell Podcast on CLNS Media, Apple and Spotify! 📺 YouTube: ⁠http://youtube.com/@CLNSMEDIA⁠ 🍎 Apple: ⁠http://tinyurl.com/2ajuv4f8⁠ ✳️ Spotify: ⁠http://tinyurl.com/3nbmja9z⁠ Visit our MERCH Store: 👉 ⁠https://shop.clnsmedia.com⁠ Join Our Discord Server: 👉 ⁠https://clnsmedia.com/discord⁠ Cedric Maxwell Podcast brought to you by... 💰 PrizePicks – ⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠ Download the app today and use Code CLNS to get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices