Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast

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. 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 give their initial impressions of the 2025-26 Celtics. They discuss what they’ve seen so far in preseason, why Tatum should sit out the season regardless of whether the team makes the playoffs, Mazzulla’s new style of play, and much more! ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 00:00 Intro 00:56 Early impressions of new-look Celtics 07:58 Celtics to watch this season 10:45 Why this is a worse roster with or without Tatum 12:06 Video released of Jayson Tatum dunking 15:15 Why Tatum shouldn’t play this season 16:40 PrizePicks 18:03 Monarch 19:21 Subscribe to Celtics All Access! 19:40 Is Joe Mazzulla changing his ways to suit this roster? 23:20 What do you want to see from Jaylen Brown this season? 24:45 How long does LeBron have left? Does he deserve a tour? 30:51 Spoelstra to be next Team USA head coach 32:06 Who will be next Team USA head coach after Spoelstra? 34:35 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 & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay talk all things Red Sox following their AL Wild Card defeat to the Yankees. Bob gives his thoughts on the series and the Red Sox’s season overall, why fans should be excited for the future, and addresses concerns over the ownership. ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 00:00 Intro 00:51 Bob recaps Red Sox’s season 04:23 Why fans should be excited for the future 06:53 PrizePicks 08:16 Gametime 09:50 Subscribe to CLNS on YouTube! 10:08 Are the Sox in a good position for next year? 12:02 Thoughts on series vs Yankees 14:21 Bob on the atmosphere at Fenway Park 15:35 Are the Red Sox lucky to have Alex Cora? 17:44 Thoughts on Craig Breslow 18:55 Will Fenway Sports Group try to take this team to the next level? 21:25 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 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.  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 to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup!  🎟️Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Swipe. Tap. Ticket. Go. Download the Gametime app today! 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 recent Kawhi Leonard news and how it impacts the future of the Los Angeles Clippers. They also recap Giannis bringing home the Bronze Medal for Greece at EuroBasket. They also look at the recent success of Rick Pittino and the excitement has going around this St. John's program. 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 & Jeff Goodman Podcast, Bob & Gary Tanguay discuss the latest around the Basketball landscape. From the new half court heave rule & why Bob isn’t a fan of it and the change in format for the NBA All-Star Game 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! The Bob Ryan & 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

On this episode of the Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob and Gary Tanguay celebrate the career of Celtic legend, Nate “Tiny” Archibald as he turned 77 this month. The Bob Ryan & 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

On this episode of the Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob and Gary Tanguay have a conversation about who the most important person in the history of the NBA is and after some background information from Bob he explains why the answer is one man plain and simple. Michael Jordan. Why MICHAEL JORDAN is the MOST IMPORTANT Person in HISTORY OF NBA ⏰️0:00 EPISODE TIMELINE⏰️ 0:46 - Who is most important person in the history of the NBA? 6:02 - Prizepicks 6:59 - Why Michael Jordan is the most import person in the history of the NBA 11:24 - Wrapping up 12:10 - Gametime Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman Podcast on CLNS Media! 📺YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@CelticsCLNS 🍎Apple: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/37f5jhwj ✳️Spotify: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/mvbvywpe Bob Ryan & 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! Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast is Powered by:  🎫 Gametime - https://gametime.co Take the guesswork out of buying NHL tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Download Gametime today. Terms apply. What time is it? Gametime! 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 Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman Podcast on CLNS Media! 📺YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@CelticsCLNS 🍎Apple: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/37f5jhwj ✳️Spotify: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/mvbvywpe Bob Ryan & 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! Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast is Powered by:  🎫 Gametime - https://gametime.co Take the guesswork out of buying NHL tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Download Gametime today. Terms apply. What time is it? Gametime! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob remembers the career of former Boston Celtic Paul Silas. ⏰️0:00 EPISODE TIMELINE⏰️ 0:59 - Remembering the career of Paul Silas 7:26 - Prizepicks 9:02 - Subscribe to the Podcast! 9:22 - Remembering the career of Paul Silas 10:48 - Wrapping up Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman Podcast on CLNS Media! 📺YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@CelticsCLNS 🍎Apple: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/37f5jhwj ✳️Spotify: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/mvbvywpe 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

On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob, Jeff, and Gary Tanguay discuss where the Celtics will land in the East this season, the biggest NBA surprises of all time, John Wall's retirement, Rick Carlisle's extension, and the most intimidating coaches they used to deal with. 0:00 ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 0:44 Fair to judge Jaylen Brown with this supporting cast? 3:02 Are the Celtics better than the play-in? 7:35 Biggest NBA surprises of all time 11:46 John Wall retires at 34 18:48 PrizePicks 20:24 Subscribe to CLNS on YouTube! 20:43 Pacers sign Rick Carlisle to multiyear contract extension 26:43 Nuggets offseason 30:38 Are Boston sports lacking stars at the moment? 37:23 Who was the most intimidating coach to deal with? 39:44 Thanks for watching! The Bob Ryan & 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

On this episode, Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman reveal their expectations for the Celtics this season and who Boston will compete with in the Eastern Conference. The also discuss whether Jaylen Brown can be the number 1 option on a contending team, the C’s new big man, Michael Porter Jr.’s comments on sports gambling, and much more! 0:00 ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 1:45 Can Jaylen Brown be the number 1 option on a contending team? 5:55 One thing you’d like to see from this team 9:07 Is Chris Boucher the C’s starting center? 11:48 Who can the Celtics compete with in the East? 13:33 PrizePicks 15:17 Subscribe to CLNS on YouTube! 15:36 Would you rather Celtics end up in back half of the lottery or first round of playoffs? 19:32 Michael Porter Jr.’s comments on sports betting 23:37 Lakers set to unveil statue of Pat Reilly in February 25:40 NBA Unveils TV Schedule For 2025-26 Spanning 3 Networks & 2 Streamers 31:59 Thanks for watching! The Bob Ryan & 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

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 💰 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, 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  💰 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

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: 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS Download the app today and use Code CLNS at PrizePicks.com/CLNS & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices