Legendary NBA writer Bob Ryan joins Combo to discuss Jayson Tatum’s return to the court and how his comeback could reshape the Boston Celtics’ championship outlook. Bob explains why even an early version of Tatum immediately elevates Boston into the Eastern Conference contender conversation.

The conversation expands into some of basketball’s biggest conversations. Bob shares his thoughts on Nikola Jokic’s place among the greatest centers ever, why Anthony Edwards reminds him of a Michael Jordan lineage of explosive scorers, and why the GOAT discussion still comes down to two names: Michael Jordan and LeBron James.

Plus:

• Why the Eastern Conference is wide open

• The Celtics’ roster depth and playoff outlook

• Luka Dončić criticism and modern NBA narratives

• Why some historic prospects actually lived up to the hype

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