Celtics. Lakers. The two most storied franchises in NBA history. It was perfect theater that the Celtics long road back from a 21 year absence in the Finals was against their long time rival.

In Episode 8, we hear from the players on the first four games of the Finals, including containing Kobe Bryant, the story behind Paul Pierce leaving Game 1 in a wheelchair, and a young reserve forward exploding off the bench.

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S1E8: [8] A Rivalry Renewed Against the Lakers

NBC Sports Boston is proud to present "Anything is Podable", the untold stories of the 2008 Boston Celtics. This podcast features the extended interviews and stories we collected from our documentary produced earlier this year, "Anything is Possible".&nbsp; "Anything is Podable" is presented by Coastal Heritage Bank.

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(1:30) Ray Allen opens up about growing up in South Carolina, and how the adversity he faced there helped him become the player he was. (6:30) Ray Allen explains why he chose to go to UCONN (9:00) Ray Allen tells the story of how he was ALMOST drafted by the Boston Celtics in the 1996 draft, and the conversation he had with Red Auerbach on draft day. (12:00) Ray Allen talks being traded to Boston (17:00) Ray talks about his relationship with KG and whether he thinks they will speak again (20:00) Ray explains why Game 4 of the NBA Finals in 2008 against the Lakers was his favorite game in his basketball career. (25:00) Ray Allen explains his decision to join the Miami Heat. (32:00) Ray Allen on how his relationship with Paul Pierce is now (36:00) Ray Allen on his relationship with Rajon Rondo (42:00) Ray Allen on being inducted into the Hall of Fame.

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S1E11: Bonus Episode: Ray Allen reflects on time with Celtics; relationships with KG & Rondo

After raising the 17th banner to the rafters of the Boston Garden, the Celtics were the heavy favorites going into the 2008/2009 season. A series of injuries over the next few years, including a February night in Utah where Kevin Garnett landed awkwardly trying to finish off an alley-oop.

In 2010, a rematch with the Lakers, but another injury - this time to Kendrick Perkins - led to the C's squandering a lead in Game 7.

The years that followed included the dismantling of "The Big 3", with Ray Allen controversially signing with LeBron James, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade in Miami. The team talks openly about Allen's disappointing departure.

Pierce, Garnett and Doc all left the following summer, with Danny Ainge hitting the reset button once again in pursuit of the team's 18th championship banner.

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S1E10: [10] A Dynasty Derailed

Boston closes out the Lakers at TD Garden in convincing fashion, proceeded by Paul Pierce going from thinking his days in a Celtics uniform were over to winning Finals MVP. 

The players tell the stories of an epic postgame locker room celebration, including Leon Powe asking, "Who is this random guy?!?!"

Also, the Duckboat Parade that Doc Rivers promised Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen becomes a reality.

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S1E9: [9] Banner 17

Boston breezed through the regular season winning 66 games, the third most in team history. When the playoffs started, the road was not as easy. Episode 7 looks at the surprisingly difficult time the Celtics had in the 1st Round against a young Atlanta Hawks team.

Also, in the 2nd Round, Paul Pierce and LeBron James went toe-to-toe in one of the best Game 7 duels in league history. The Conference Finals featured the changing of the guard in the East from the veteran Detroit Pistons.

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S1E8: [8] A Rivalry Renewed Against the Lakers

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