Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast

On this episode of the Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob tells a story of John Havliceck's bizarre recovery from a foot injury in 1976. He and Gary Tanguay also discuss the best dressed Celtics off all time, the Charlie Scott trade, and how the C's would have looked with Bird and Havliceck in the same lineup! 0:00 ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 0:38 Bob's 1976 John Havlicek story 8:14 PrizePicks 9:57 Subscribe to CLNS on YouTube! 10:17 Is Satch Sanders the best dressed Celtic of all time? 11:34 Is the Charlie Scott trade underrated? 14:24 How would the Celtics have looked with Bird and Havliceck in the lineup? 16:43 Thanks for watching! The Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast is Powered by

On this episode, Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay discuss Steve Pagliuca's bid to buy the Sun, the Celtics trading Georges Niang, and the top 8 teams in each conference! 0:00 ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 0:48 Steve Pagliuca-led group makes $325 million bid to buy CT Sun and relocate to Boston 9:29 Celtics trade Georges Niang to Jazz for RJ Luis Jr. and sign Chris Boucher to one-year deal 13:02 Eastern Conference power rankings 15:48 Thibs vs Mike Brown 18:59 Western Conference power rankings 19:28 Has Anthony Edwards' stock dropped? 20:19 PrizePicks 22:02 Subscribe to CLNS Media on YouTube! 22:23 How will things go in LA? 23:32 Thanks for watching! The Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast is Powered by 

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 

The Laker's new franchise Player, JJ okay for L.A.?, Who will be best player in 2030? (Bob has a crazyyyy wild card) ⏰️0:00 - EPISODE TIMELINE⏰️ 1:33 - Is Luka Doncic now the face of the Lakers? 8:24 - Thoughts on JJ Redick as Head Coach 10:26 - What happens with LeBron James and Lakers? 16:39 - Expectations for Charlotte Hornets next season? 18:42 - Prizepicks 20:25 - Who will be best player in NBA in 2030? 29:39 - Thoughts on Damian Lillard resigning with Blazers 31:51 - LeBron James to Boston? 35:15 - Wrapping up Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast is Powered by:

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Smart reborn as a Laker? Plus, Celtics & Lakers players who sported both the green and purple.  ⏰️0:00 - EPISODE TIMELINE⏰️ 0:34 - Marcus Smart to join Lakers after Wizards buyout 2:01 - Players who have played for both Celtics & Lakers 2:15 - Don Nelson 5:14 - Don Nelson as a Coach 6:38 - Prizepicks 7:53 - More on Players who have played for both Celtics & Lakers 8:02 - Rick Fox 9:13 - Rajon Rondo 9:35 - Brian Shaw 10:03 - Shaquille O'Neal 10:39 - Dennis Schröder 11:22 - Bob McAdoo 13:17 - Bill Sharman 15:59 - What are the Lakers getting in Marcus Smart 18:34 - Wrapping up 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 Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob & Jeff discuss the NBA Summer League and why both aren't the biggest fans of the event. They also discuss the performance of Cooper Flagg and why Bob thinks he could be the next Larry Bird, as well as discuss Celtics 1st Round pick Hugo Gonzalez and why Bob likes the Flashes he's shown. ⏰️0:00 - EPISODE TIMELINE⏰️ 1:00 - Story of Pat Spencer 2:51 - Thoughts on NBA Summer League 3:41 - Bob Remembers only Summer League Basketball 5:32 - Thoughts on NBA Summer League 8:39 - Cooper Flagg performance in Summer League 11:04 - Hugo Gonzalez performance in Summer League 12:29 - Prizepicks 13:13 - Expectations for Lakers this season 15:40 - Expectations for Deandre Ayton this season 18:09 - Expectations for Lakers this season 19:45 - LeBron vs. Kobe vs MJ Conversation 24:10 - Can Oklahoma City Thunder repeat? 30:07 - Most intriguing team in Eastern Conference? 32:50 - Paul George undergoes left knee surgery 33:45 - Should 76ers trade Joel Embiid? 34:25 - Most intriguing team in Eastern Conference? 35:02 - Wrapping up Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman Podcast on CLNS Media, Apple and Spotify!

On this episode of the Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob & Jeff discuss the latest in the NBA from the Knicks hiring Mike Brown as their head coach & look at the Celtics current big man rotation. They also discuss what the Celtics should do this season should they tank & what the future might be with Anfernee Simons. They wrap things up by hitting on some notable free agency moves in Myles Turner & Deandre Ayton. ⏰️0:00 - EPISODE TIMELINE⏰️ 1:32 - Knicks Hire Mike Brown as Head Coach 12:20 - Best 4-5 duos in NBA 14:21 - Mitchell Robinson importance next season for Knicks 15:41 - Prizepicks 16:25 - Celtics current big man situation 20:50 - Should Celtics tank this season? 22:44 - Anfernee Simons fit with Celtics 26:07 - Reaction to NBA Free Agency Moves 30:27 - Myles Turner signs with Bucks 33:45 - Deandre Ayton signs with Lakers 40:58 - Kelly Olynyk traded to Spurs 42:40 - Wrapping up Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman Podcast on CLNS Media, Apple and Spotify!

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 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, Jeff, and Gary Tanguay recap Game 7 of the NBA Finals and this year's thrilling playoffs, discuss SGA as one of the new faces of the league, and break down the Kevin Durant trade. ⏰0:00 EPISODE TIMELINE 0:42 Reacting to Game 7 and this year's playoffs 7:19 Concerned about the amount of injuries in the league? 10:58 How do we feel about SGA as on of the NBA's premier players? 14:07 What would David Stern have done when the KD trade leaked? 16:02 X-Factors of the series 18:22 PrizePicks 19:49 T.J. McConnell's impact 23:40 OKC's big men were excellent 24:39 Subscribe to the podcast and on YouTube! 25:03 Thoughts on KD trade 30:47 Jeff's Ace Bailey story 33:33 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 the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob, Jeff, and Gary Tanguay talk all things Game 7 of the NBA Finals, recap the playoffs, and make their Finals MVP predictions. 0:00 Welcome 0:36 Previewing Game 7, Rick Carlisle's evolution 3:48 Bob's favorite Rick Carlisle story 5:00 Recapping Game 6 6:26 X-factor of the series 11:14 How both benches have impacted the series 13:03 PrizePicks 14:07 Will the winner be the most underwhelming NBA champion? 16:51 Who should win Finals MVP & Game 7 predictions 19:14 How do you rate these playoffs? 21:41 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 react to the Pacers big game 3 victory over the Thunder and discuss Bob's takeaways from the series and how Bob thinks even if a HEALTHY Celtics team matched up against either team. The Celtics would be done in 6 games. Finally Bob wraps up and takes us back in time to the 1957 NBA Finals between the Celtics and the St. Louis Hawks. 0:00 - Intro 0:43 - Bob's takeaways from Game 3 of NBA Finals 3:13 - With Healthy Tatum how Celtics have matched up against these teams 4:07 - The reliance on the 3-Point Shot 7:03 - How Great of a Game: Game 3 of NBA Finals was 9:03 - How important turnovers are in this series 10:10 - The Pace the Pacers play with 10:54 - Isaiah Hartenstein Performance 11:11 - Haliburton's Performance in Game 3 12:18 - Prizepicks 13:32 - How would Celtics do against this Thunder team? 15:13 - Bob Remembers 1957 NBA Finals Celtics vs St. Louis Hawks 28:45 - Wrapping up Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America's No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 when you play $5! PrizePicks, run your game! Go to https://PrizePicks.com/CLNS 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 break down Game 2 of the NBA Finals, why Tyrese Haliburton struggled, what to expect from Game 3, and the NBA's potentially new All-Star format. 0:00 Welcome 0:46 Bob's thoughts on Game 2 2:31 Why Haliburton isn't a true superstar 10:51 How big is Game 3? 13:01 PrizePicks 13:59 How the Pacers can win Game 3 15:42 Bob praises Hartenstein 17:15 Subscribe to the podcast and to Celtics on CLNS! 17:40 USA vs World All-Star format 23:53 Story time with Bob Ryan 29:03 Thanks for watching and listening 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 recap game 1 of the NBA Finals while the Pacers amaze Gary, Bob says its business as usual by the Pacers. Bob also explains why the NBA playoffs are better than the NHL Playoffs. The guys also look ahead to Game 2 of the Finals and what the Thunder might do differently. 0:00 - Welcome in 0:52 - Pacers defeat Thunder in Game 1 5:00 - Parity in the NBA 8:04 - Bob explains why NBA playoffs are better than NHL playoffs 9:30 - How basketball has grown internationally 12:42 - Prizepicks 14:00 - Rick Carlisle Coaching Performance in Game 1 18:15 - Bob Shares Rick Carlisle story 19:01 - Bob Shares story of Bob Cousy coaching at Boston College 20:00 - Myles Turner 21:11 - Aaron Nesmith Clutch Rebound 22:09 - Looking back at Nesmith time in Boston 22:44 - Pascal Siakam 22:52 - TJ McConnell 24:00 - Subscribe to the podcast 24:25 - Tyrese Haliburton 27:05 - What do Thunder do in Game 2 29:00 - 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 discuss the Knicks firing Tom Thibodeau and why actually the Knicks beating the Celtics might have cost Thibs his job. They also look ahead to potential next head coaching candidates for the Knicks and preview the upcoming NBA Finals between Thunder and Pacers 0:00 - Welcome 0:33 - Knicks Fire Head Coach Tom Thibodeau 6:12 - Are Pacers right now better team than Knicks 6:20 - Beating Celtics Cost Thibodeau his job 7:25 - Who could be next Knicks Head Coach? 7:35 - Jay Wright 10:32 - Michael Malone 11:35 - Johnnie Bryant 12:17 - Ime Udoka 13:29 - Erik Spoelstra 15:08 - The Knicks are in the mix again 17:14 - Prizepicks 18:45 - Jalen Brunson 20:32 - Could any other coach gotten more out of this Knicks team 25:18 - Subscribe to the podcast! 25:45 - Will Tom Thibodeau coach again in NBA? 27:55 - Preview NBA Finals: Thunder vs Pacers 33:52 - TJ McConnell 34:44 - Preview NBA Finals: Thunder vs Pacers 34:54 - Rick Carlisle 35:57 - Blowouts in series clinching games this postseason 37:45 - Bob's experience Being a fan & a reporter 40:39 - Wrapping up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman Podcast, Bob and Jeff discuss the latest happenings in the NBA from Thunder advancing to the NBA Finals and take a look at Tyrese Haliburton's historical game 4 performance. Bob also puts on his GM hat for the Celtics. 0:00 - Welcome 0:57 - Thunder advance to NBA Finals 3:45 - Did Celtics ever consider Rick Carlisle to be head coach? 4:05 - How the Thunder got Built 8:00 - Looking back at SGA trade to Thunder 9:40 - Face off the NBA conversation 14:38 - Pacers-Knicks Series 15:13 - Tyrese Haliburton 21:50 - Potential Thunder-Pacers NBA Finals 24:05 - Subscribe to the podcast 24:50 - What is the biggest issue for Knicks? 28:25 - Should Knicks move on from Tom Thibodeau as Head Coach? 31:45 - How do the Knicks move on from this success? 33:00 - If Bob was Celtics GM what would he do 34:30 - Discussing potential Jrue Holiday & Porzingis trades 35:55 - Future of Al Horford 36:10 - Luke Kornet 37:52 - Expectations for Celtics next season 39:15 - Clinching games ending in blowouts 42:30 - Wrapping up 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 look back to the Karl Anthony-Towns trade that landed him in New York, the Knicks' chances of coming back, and debate who will represent the East and the West in the NBA Finals. All that, and much more! 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 the latest from the Conference Finals matchups between Pacers and Knicks and Thunder and Timberwolves. Bob shares his thoughts on what would have happened if the Celtics ran into the Pacers in the postseason. Bob also shares his thoughts on the NBA MVP and why he thinks Jokic got robbed. All that, and much more! 0:00 - Welcome 0:47 - How would Celtics have matched up against Pacers 2:27 - Takeaways from Pacers vs Knicks Series 11:41 - Rick Carlisle 20:05 - More thoughts on Pacers vs Knicks Series 21:48 - Prizepicks 23:28 - Thunder's Championship to lose? 26:48 - Timberwolves 28:26 - Jokic should have been MVP 31:42 - Best Bob Ryan MVP voting story 34:33 - How much game of Basketball has grown internationally 36:20 - Gary shares they greatest individual award is CY Young Award 38:02 - Reaction to All-NBA Teams 41:50 - Wrapping up 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 where the Celtics go form here, how much the roster will change, and take a look around the playoffs at the remaining teams. All that, and much more! 00:00 - Intro 00:35 - What do the Celtics do now? 02:50 - Jrue Holiday's future 04:35 - Predicting Knicks' success 08:00 - Prizepicks 09:10 - Celtics' path to Finals last year 13:10 - Mazzulla's adjustments 16:45 - Salary cap restrictions 19:50 - Underestimating the Pacers 22:50 - Minnesota v OKC 25:25 - Coaching in Playoffs 20:25 - ABA/NBA merger 33:30 - Boston connections 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 discuss the Celtics' elimination at the hand of the New York Knicks, and where the Celtics go from here. Plus, a deeper dive into the West and updated predictions for the NBA Finals. All that, and much more! 00:00 - Intro 00:40 - Celtics eliminated in Game 6 05:40 - Starting a rebuild  12:00 - Prizepicks 15:30 - Jaylen's trade value 19:30 - Knicks exceeding expectations 27:30 - Knicks/Pacers 31:30 - Celtics biggest playoff losses 34:30 - OKC / Denver 37:10 - Appreciating good teams 38:15 - Tatum's injury Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman Podcast, Bob and Gary Tanguay discuss the injury to Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum, what it means for this series, and the future of the Celtics. Plus, with the playoff picture looking much different than expected, who should fans keep an eye on among the remaining teams? All that, and much more! 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 the Celtics Game 2 loss to the Knicks, what changes need to be made to turn this series around, if Joe Mazzulla is willing to make those changes, and a look into the history of the Celtics/Knicks rivalry. All that, and much more! 00:00 - Intro 00:33 - Celtics 3pt statistics 04:50 - Jrue Holiday doesn't look the same 06:30 - Cleveland's health 07:20 - Tatum's confidence 09:00 - Prizepicks 10:15 - How can Celtics come back? 14:45 - The history of the 3pt shot 21:45 - History of 0-2 comebacks 23:55 - Criticism of Mazzulla 25:50 - the Celtics/Knicks rivalry 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 discuss the Celtics blowing Game 1 to theNew York Knicks, how the C's can turn this series around, Nikola Jokic's continued domination in the playoffs, and how badly the Cavaliers need DariusGarlund back in their lineup. All that, and much more! 00:00 - Intro 00:37 - Frustrating night for the Celtics 05:45 - Celtics need to adapt 08:30 - Prizepicks 09:30 - Tatum's reliance on the 3 12:00 - Not time to panic for C's 14:14 - Jokic dominates in Game 1 1838 -  Cavaliers need Garland 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 discuss the Celtics as they continue to play through injuries, the Cavaliers looking completely dominant in the first round, and check in on the state of the West. All that, and much more! 00:00 - Intro 00:50 - Celtics' health 07:03 - Gametime 07:45 - Jrue Holliday 09:45 - NBA Officiating 16:08 - Factor Meals 17:15 - Cleveland's dominance 20:10 - Time for Pat Riley to retire? 22:50 - Warriors have found some youth 26:00 - Lebron starting to show age 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 the latest episode of 'Celtics City' Docu-series around the assembly of the Big 3, the acquisition of Kevin Garnett, and Doc Rovers' time in Boston. All that, and much more! 00:00 - Intro 00:40 - Bob meeting Doc Rivers 06:00 - Assembling the Big 3 09:00 - Doc in the Playoffs 11:10 - Prizepicks 12:00 - Bill Russel & Kevin Garnett 13:50 - Danny Ainge 17:15 - Gametime 18:00 - Garnett's Celtics impact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob, and Gary recap the latest from the NBA Playoffs. They discuss the Jayson Tatum injury as well as have the conversation of who would you rather have Anthony Edwards or Tatum? Bob also gives Payton Pritchard his flowers for winning 6th Man of The Year. 0:00 - Welcome 1:03 - Thoughts on Celtics-Magic Series 3:23 - Payton Pritchard wins 6th Man of The Year 6:12 - Jimmy Butler & Ja Morant Injuries 9:13 - Prizepicks 10:22 - Thoughts on Clippers 13:43 - Gametime 14:57 - Thoughts on New York Knicks 17:20 - Looking Back on Towns-Randle Trade 18:50 - Anthony Edwards vs Jayson Tatum 21:50 - Wrapping up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob, and Gary recap the latest episode of Celtics City they discuss the Dee Brown Incident, Reggie Lewis passing away & the Rick Pitino era in Boston. 0:00 - Welcome 1:30 - Dee Brown Incident 3:20 - Reggie Lewis Collapse 7:57 - M.L. Carr taking over Celtics Head Coach 9:10 - On Rick Pitino's time with Celtics 21:25 - Celtics Drafting Paul Pierce 22:18 - Antonione Walker 25:35 - Len Bias Passing Away 32:26 - Gametime 34:55 - On Closing of Boston Garden 37:30 - 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 talk all things playoffs including players and teams to watch. They also give their thoughts on the state of coaching in the NBA following the recent firings. 0:00 Welcome 0:38 Celtics' expectations heading into the playoffs 6:21 Could anyone beat the Cavs in the first two rounds? 10:08 Intriguing matchups in the West 15:10 Can Golden State or the Lakers make a run? 17:22 Gametime 18:57 Players to watch  20:25 Can Houston get past the first two rounds? 21:39 Thoughts on recent firings 27:31 What's going on in Phoenix? 31:00 Bob's top topics from the regular season 32:40 Thanks for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Jeff Goodman returns to wrap up the college hoops action and recap a great Final Four. Does Duke's loss do anything to Cooper Flagg's reputation? Plus, the Celtics need to rest Jaylen Brown. All that, and much more! 00:00 - Intro 01:30 - Best Final Four in a long time 14:40 - Prizepicks 16:20 - Cooper Flagg's reputation 18:30 - NIL Money 23:40 - Geno Auriemma 28:00 - Celtics on the road 30:20 - Jaylen Brown's knee 35:30 - Mike Malone 39:00 - Luka back in Dallas The Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America's No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 when you play $5! PrizePicks, run your game! Go to https://PrizePicks.com/CLNS 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 break down the latest episode of 'Celtics City' on MAX. Bob gives his thoughts on why Cedric Maxwell doesn't get enough credit in the documentary, Larry Bird's impact throughout the 80s, and shares his favorite parts of the series. 0:00 Welcome 0:39 Racial tension continues to be a theme 4:14 Reaction to James Worthy's comments 6:17 What happened with Cedric Maxwell in 1985? 8:31 Why Max didn't get enough credit 9:44 PrizePicks 10:49 Bob remembers Gerald Henderson being traded 11:48 McHale-Parish deal in 1980 13:11 Game 6 in 1986 15:47 When did Larry Bird start having back problems? 16:41 Favorite parts of 'Celtics City' so far 18:57 How playing the Celtics affected Jerry West 21:05 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 the Celtics' win streak, Zion Williamson's injury, and the Final Four. Bob also reacts to the friction between Bird and Parish showcased in 'Celtics City,' and shares insight from the 1984 Finals. 0:00 Welcome 0:53 Bob on Celtics' impressive win streak 8:00 Derrick White's 3-point record 9:48 Bob's reaction to Parish and Bird in 'Celtics City' 13:13 Prize Picks 14:30 Bob on Cedric Maxwell in 'Celtics City' 15:57 Remembering the 1984 NBA Finals 20:16 Bob's reaction to Zion Williamson's injury 22:36 Bob on the Final Four being all 1-seeds 27:31 How will Cooper Flagg do in the NBA? 29:05 Women's Final Four and JuJu Watkins 31:15 Pitino vs Pitino in the Big East next season 35:34 Bill Parcells headed to Patriots Hall of Fame 39:32 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 the latest episode of the MAX Docuseries 'Celtics City.' Bob gives his stories from behind the 1980-83 Celtics, the acquisition of Robert Parish, and much more! Plus, Bob answers your email questions! The Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America's No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 when you play $5! PrizePicks, run your game! Go to https://PrizePicks.com/CLNS 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 the biggest stories around the Boston Celtics, and Bob Ryan's stories behind the latest episode of Celtics City. All that, and much more! The Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America's No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 when you play $5! PrizePicks, run your game! Go to https://PrizePicks.com/CLNS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob tells us about his deep friendship with Dave Cowens, and what made Big Red so unique and special. Plus, why Paul Westphal had to be traded for Charlie Scott. All that, and much more! 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Bob Ryan on the beat in the 70's 03:30 - Racial tension in Boston 06:00 - Prizepicks 07:20 - Lasting perception of Boston 10:10 - Paul Westphal/Charlie Scott trade 14:40 - Gametime 16:22 - Paul Silas trade & Dave Cowens The Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America's No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 when you play $5! PrizePicks, run your game! Go to https://PrizePicks.com/CLNS Gametime! Take the guesswork out of buying NBA tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime! Terms apply. Go to https://gametime.co ! 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 the biggest stories around the NBA including the Celtics go big twice, the NCAA is better than ever, Steph gets help by the bay and some Big Red memories from Bob. All that, and much more! The Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman Podcast is Powered by:

On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob and Gary Tanguay discuss the Celtics' propensity fr blowing big leads, if the C's could win it al without Jrue Holiday, and a lookahead at the MVP race. All that, and much more! 00:00 - Intro 00:46 - Celtics blowing leads 02:40 - C's bench contributions 06:36 - Celtics / Lakers 10:30 - Prizepicks 11:50 - Fans questioning Tatum 14:30 - Horford's defense 17:30 - MVP predictions 22:10 - Larry Bird's defensive ability 25:20 - Teams to keep an eye on 27:06 - Greatest Finals lookback The Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman Podcast is Powered by:

On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman Podcast, Bob and Gary Tanguay discuss all the biggest stories around the NBA including the Celtics and Lakers rivalry, the Nuggets coming to life, and take a closer look at the Celtics City docuseries. All that, and much more! 00:00 - Intro 00:36 - Bill Russell 05:50 - Russ and Bob Cousy 10:50 - Prizepicks 12:04 - Jaylen Brown 16:24 - Nuggets on a roll 18:30 - Lakers/Celtics viewership 22:50 - Junior Bridgeman passes away 28:00 - Saint Francis upsets Central Connecticut The Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman Podcast is Powered by:

On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob and Gary Tanguay discuss the important of the Big man in the modern NBA, if that could be the Lakers' downfall, and how Horford and Porzingis will help the Celtics in the Playoffs. All that, and much more! 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Al Horford 03:50 - Prizepicks 05:12 - Kristaps Porzingis' impact 06:50 - Impact of big man in playoffs 08:30 - Lakers/Celtics Final The Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman Podcast is Powered by:

On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman Podcast, Bob and Gary Tanguay sit down to discuss the Celtics' late-game collapse against the Cavaliers, the lingering injuries with the Celtics, the Lakers being in 2nd place in the West now, and much more! 00:00 - Intro 00:43 - Celtics vs Cleveland 04:00 - Holiday & Porzingis injuries 06:20 - Denver 07:38 - Prizepicks 09:12 - Lakers in 2nd place 11:49 - Memphis 12:27 - Embiid out for season The Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman Podcast is Powered by:

Join Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman as they dive deep into the storied history of the Boston Celtics, focusing on the dynamic and sometimes tumultuous 1980s era. In this episode, they discuss the legendary figures like Larry Bird, Robert Parish, and Cedric Maxwell, revealing the complexities of their relationships and the challenges they faced both on and off the court. Bob shares insights from Bill Simmons' recent docuseries, highlighting the conflicts that arose from contracts and personal egos among these star athletes. The conversation also touches on Bird's leadership style and its impact on team dynamics, as well as a heartfelt tribute to WNBA icon Diana Taurasi, celebrating her incredible 20-year career. Tune in for an engaging discussion that honors the past while reflecting on the present state of basketball! 0:00 - Bill Simmons' series 2:49 - Larry Bird Museum 4:56 - Robert Parish's skill 6:07 - Cedric Maxwell's importance 7:11 - Larry's criticism of teammates 8:34 - Larry's work ethic 10:09 - Larry's upbringing 11:14 - Dennis Johnson's finals 12:57 - Diana Taurasi retires 14:41 - Celebrating her career Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman podcast, the spotlight is on the Boston Celtics and the formidable challenges they face in the NBA playoffs. Jeff Goodman identifies the Cleveland Cavaliers as the biggest threat to the Celtics' title hopes. 0:00: Cavs biggest threat to Celtics? 2:41 - Cleveland's strong season 4:55 - Thunder's potential threat 7:01 - Tatum's playoff experience 9:21 - Prize picks promotion 12:28 - Pistons look good 14:17 - Tobias Harris impact 15:48 - Lakers post deal 23:40 - Jimmy Butler's impact 30:01 - Big East tournament history 32:12 - Coaching controversies 36:50 - HBO documentary insights The Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman Podcast is Powered by:

Join Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay in this insightful episode of their podcast as they explore the intriguing journey of Payton Pritchard and where he would go in a 2020 re-draft. 0:00 - Pritchard's play 2:59 - 2020 draft analysis 4:04 - Team context importance 5:18 - Celtics team dynamics 8:27 - Celtics record discussion 9:41 - Future win predictions 12:06 - Oscar picks discussion 14:16 - Acting talent discussion CLNS Media is Powered by:

On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay discuss the gap in entertainment value between the NBA and NHL All-Star festivities, Lebron's role in what the ASG has become, the biggest surprises so far this NBA season, and much more! CLNS Media is Powered by:

On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay discuss the upcoming All Star weekend festivities, the Celtics' dominant performance over the San Antonio Spurs, and some problems arising from the new & improved LA Lakers. All that, and much more! 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Bob Ryan's take on the ASG 05:10 - Prizepicks 06:46 - Tatum among all-time Celtics 10:35 - New look Lakers 15:30 - Jamaal Murray is back 17:55 - All Star weekend events The Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America's No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 when you play $5! PrizePicks, run your game! Go to https://PrizePicks.com/CLNS Gametime! Take the guesswork out of buying NBA tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime! Terms apply. Go to https://gametime.co ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay discuss Luka Doncic's Laker debut, the disarray that Mavericks fans are in, and more. Plus, Bob shares a story about Larry Bird. All that, and much more! 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - Luka's Laker Debut 02:40 - Could Lakers win the West? 07:40 - Mavericks fans are not happy 10:20 - Prizepicks 11:40 - Bob's Larry Bird story 18:20 - Hubie Brown 28:33 - Josh Allen MVP  31:50 - Curry family stats 34:00 - AD and Embiid injuries 36:20 - Milwaukee Bucks 37:15 - Super Bowl The Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America's No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 when you play $5! PrizePicks, run your game! Go to https://PrizePicks.com/CLNS Gametime! Take the guesswork out of buying NBA tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime! Terms apply. Go to https://gametime.co ! 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 sit down to take a look back at NBA history to try and find a trade that rivals this week's blockbuster between Dallas and LA. 00:00 - Intro 00:50 - Luka / AD trade 01:20 - Wilt Chamberlain trades 05:00 - Prizepicks 06:25 - Kareem trade 11:05 - Shaq trades 13:15 - Mose Malone trade 14:45 - Gametime 15:45 - HOFer for HOFer The Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America's No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 when you play $5! PrizePicks, run your game! Go to https://PrizePicks.com/CLNS Gametime! Take the guesswork out of buying NBA tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime! Terms apply. Go to https://gametime.co ! 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 discuss the blockbuster Luka Doncic / Anthony Davis trade. What does this mean for both teams going forward? And where does this trade land among the biggest deals in NBA history? Plus, are the Spurs a contender now? All that, and much more! The Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America's No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 when you play $5! PrizePicks, run your game! Go to https://PrizePicks.com/CLNS Gametime! Take the guesswork out of buying NBA tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime! Terms apply. Go to https://gametime.co ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay discuss the latest news surrounding the Celtics and the NBA as a whole. With All-Star reserves set to be revealed tonight, Jaylen Brown faces some tough competition. Does he deserve a nod? Plus, Adam Silver discussed some potential rule changes. Should the league actually implement them? The Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America's No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 when you play $5! PrizePicks, run your game! Go to https://PrizePicks.com/CLNS Gametime! Take the guesswork out of buying NBA tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime! Terms apply. Go to https://gametime.co ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices