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On this episode of Showtime w/ Coop, Lakers legend Michael Cooper and CLNS Media’s Nick Gelso recap the Celtics and Lakers’ start to the season. They discuss former Celtic Marcus Smart’s impact in LA, Luka Doncic’s hot start, and whether the Lakers are a contender. They also react to the NBA’s recent gambling scandal. Showtime with Coop is Powered by  💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me...

Cedric Maxwell weighs in on the growing NBA gambling scandal, responding directly to Charles Barkley’s comments and addressing what the league must do next. From Terry Rozier’s alleged rigged poker game to the FBI’s widening probe, Maxwell breaks down how gambling culture is impacting players, perception, and the integrity of the game. 🎧 Full Episode: [link if applicable] 📺 Subscribe to CLNS Med...

Bob Ryan of the Boston Globe discusses the history and evolution of the 3-point shot in the NBA, focusing on its early days, Larry Bird's impact, and how it transformed the game. 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...

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...

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 o...

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 wit...

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 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 you...

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 m...

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:...

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....

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...

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 inju...

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 chang...

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 PrizeP...

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...

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...

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...

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 playo...

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....

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 gritt...

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 J...

Join Lakers legend & NBA HOF’er, Michael Cooper, as we dive into the debate on why Magic Johnson is often regarded as the greatest point guard of all time! In this video, we explore the recent MVP discussions surrounding Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam, shedding light on their playoff performances and the pressures they faced. We also reflect on Magic's legendary career alongside Kareem Abdul-...

Lakers legend Michael Cooper goes LIVE on Showtime w/ Coop with CLNS Media’s Nick Gelso to break down the future of the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics, the state of the BIG3, and his thoughts on the 2025 NBA Finals. Coop shares unfiltered takes on roster moves, front office dynamics, and whether either franchise can stay at the top. 0:00 EPISODE TIMESTAMPS 1:00 – Intro: Coop's Memorial Day...