NBA History on CLNS

Can Jayson Tatum carry the Celtics back to the NBA Finals? Kevin O'Connor of The Kevin O'Connor Show on Yahoo Sports joins Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay to break down the Celtics' early-season outlook after Tatum's clutch performance against the Knicks. The guys discuss Boston's depth at center, Joe Mazzulla's coaching ceiling, whether the Celtics have become too reliant on the three-point shot, the NBA's second-apron rules, how much influence a superstar should have over coaching decisions, and whether Boston made the right call trading Jaylen Brown to the 76ers for Paul George. Plus, Kevin weighs in on the defending champion Knicks, Philadelphia's star-studded roster, Giannis Antetokounmpo's start in Miami, and the best coaches in the NBA, before Bob remembers Cliff Hagan and Dale Brown. NBA History on CLNS Media is Powered by:  💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 in lineups instantly if you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who are the 10 greatest Boston Celtics players of all time? In this episode, Bob Ryan joins the conversation to share his all-time Celtics rankings, reflecting on the legendary players who have helped shape one of the most iconic franchises in NBA history! From championship legends to unforgettable superstars, we’re looking back at the players who defined different eras of Celtics basketball and left a lasting impact on the game. With decades of basketball knowledge and firsthand perspective, Bob Ryan brings his insight to the debate over which Celtics greats deserve a place among the franchise’s very best. Who belongs in the top 10? How do the Celtics legends compare across generations? And which players have made the biggest contributions to Boston’s championship tradition? These are the kinds of debates that make Celtics history so special, and there’s no shortage of legendary names to consider. Whether you’ve followed the Celtics for decades or you’re a newer fan of the Green and White, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss! Drop your rankings in the comments, and don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications for more Celtics conversations, basketball history, sports analysis, and discussions from CLNS Media! 0:00 - Coming up 0:24 - Bob Ryan’s Top 10 Celtics Players of All-Time 1:04 - Players who just missed the cut 2:32 - #10 Robert Parrish 2:50 - #9 Jayson Tatum 3:00 - #8 Sam Jones 3:11 - #7 Kevin McHale 3:16 - #6 Dave Cowens 3:20 - #5 Paul Pierce 3:42 - #4 John Havlicek 3:46 - #3 Bob Cousy 4:22 - #2 Larry Bird 4:25 - #1 Bill Russell 4:28 - Prizepicks 6:04 - Top Celtics Players of All Time Honorable Mentions 6:43 - Bob Reviews his list 7:40 - Why Bob has Sam Jones at #8 on his list 11:13 - Why Bob has Robert Parrish at #10 on his list 14:16 - More on players left on the list 15:34 - What player would best fit the modern day game from list 16:32 - Wrapping up! NBA History on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay are joined by special guest Glenn Ordway as the guys take a dive down memory lane. The guys reminisce over the great Boston Celtics teams of the 1980’s and so much more. Glenn mentions how so many people have forgotten about how great of a player Larry Bird was and they take a trip down memory lane and discuss how his game would translate in the modern basketball era. Glenn and Bob also share memories and stories of former Celtics play by play announcer Johnny Most! All that and plenty more on this special edition of the Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast! 0:00 - Coming up! 1:20 - Special Guest Glenn Ordway joins the show! 3:44 - Looking back on Celtics teams of the 80s 7:59 - People forget how great Larry Bird was 13:52 - Reflecting on what LeBron James is doing now 15:57 - Prizepicks 18:28 - Reflecting on career of John Havlicek 26:21 - What do you remember most from “Heat game” in 1984 NBA Finals 31:03 - Remembering Celtics Play-by-Play man Johnny Most 50:20 - Current state of the NBA 59:15 - Expectations for Philadelphia 76ers this season 1:03:04 - Expectations for Boston Celtics this season 1:05:06 - Wrapping up! NBA History and Storytellers on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another entry from the CLNS archive vault — April 26, 1991, Boston Garden. Game 1 of the Celtics–Pacers first-round series, and the night a Larry Bird–Chuck Person rivalry that started in Person's rookie year boiled over on live TV. Bird was coming off a month of rest for his back. He shot 6-for-20 and still finished with a triple-double: 21 points, 12 rebounds, 12 assists and 3 steals in Boston's 127–120 win. Reggie Lewis scored 28, Kevin McHale added 25 in 27 minutes, and Robert Parish went 10-for-12. Chuck Person had 23 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. And in the middle of it, a Bird–Person staredown turned into a McHale shove, a technical foul, and a coach who was not happy about it. Nick sets it up, the full TNT highlight reel plays uncut, and Nick wraps it. A bonus companion to our Game 5 breakdown. Sources: Basketball-Reference box score (April 26, 1991); TNT broadcast. 🍀 Larry Bird CRAZY COMEBACK | 1991 Playoff Return With Broken Face vs Pacers — https://youtu.be/uvaYeoQpxew 🍀 Larry Bird Played All 48 Mins of Game 7 vs Pistons 😳 | The 1987 Tapes — https://youtu.be/Gz2uxAQVGXo 🍀 Larry Bird vs. Dominique Wilkins — The Duel Before THE Duel 📼 The 1988 Tapes — https://youtu.be/YbwBkq1k2Q4 📼 The Tapes — Rare NBA Archives playlist: [PASTE PLAYLIST LINK] CHAPTERS 0:00 Cold Open 0:33 Nick Sets Up Game 1 4:47 TNT Highlights Begin 6:33 Bird's First Field Goal After 0-for-6 9:48 Bird, Person and the McHale Shove 10:44 Bird's Triple-Double 12:08 Bird Strips Chuck Person 12:40 Kalshi 14:12 Nick's Wrap-Up NBA History and Storytellers on CLNS Media is Powered by:  Kalshi — On Kalshi, you’re trading against peers in a live market — meaning there’s no house. And as the probability changes, you can buy in and out of your position. Trade the draft pick, the game, and more on Kalshi! Download Kalshi. Use code CLNS to get $25 when you trade $25. K-A-L-S-H-I. Kalshi. Trade What’s Next. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information, see kalshi.com/regulatory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another entry from the CLNS archive vault — May 30, 1987, Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Pistons at Celtics in a sweltering Boston Garden. Four days after Larry Bird's steal saved Game 5, Detroit won Game 6 and came back to Boston one win from the Finals. Robert Parish played 42 minutes on a sprained ankle. K.C. Jones coached two days after his mother's funeral. Joe Dumars scored 35 on 21 shots. And late in the third quarter, Adrian Dantley and Vinnie Johnson collided head-on — Dantley left on a stretcher. Bird played all 48 minutes: 37 points, 9 rebounds, 9 assists, 10-for-10 from the line. Celtics 117, Pistons 114. The full CBS broadcast story — Dick Stockton and Tommy Heinsohn on the call — hosted by Gary Tanguay. Sources: Basketball-Reference box score; Sports Illustrated (June 8, 1987); Leigh Montville, Boston Globe (May 31, 1987). 🍀 Larry Bird vs. Dominique Wilkins — The Duel Before THE Duel 📼 The 1988 Tapes — https://youtu.be/YbwBkq1k2Q4 🍀 Why Larry Bird Shot Better With Goggles He Hated | The 1988 Tapes 📼 — https://youtu.be/gdsM5QSeG7I 📼 The Tapes — Rare NBA Archives playlist: [PLAYLIST LINK] CHAPTERS 0:00 Cold Open 0:21 Title Card 0:26 Intro 0:34 The Setup 1:42 First Half 3:24 Drop 1 — Dumars 3:46 Third Quarter 5:11 The Collision 5:37 Drop 2 — The Debate 5:59 Fourth Quarter 6:46 Rebound Barrage 7:58 Final Score 8:05 Sponsor 9:37 Stat Recap 9:50 Outro 10:28 End Card CLNS Media is Powered by:  Kalshi — On Kalshi, you’re trading against peers in a live market — meaning there’s no house. And as the probability changes, you can buy in and out of your position. Trade the draft pick, the game, and more on Kalshi! Download Kalshi. Use code CLNS to get $25 when you trade $25. K-A-L-S-H-I. Kalshi. Trade What’s Next. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices