On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob tells us about his deep friendship with Dave Cowens, and what made Big Red so unique and special. Plus, why Paul Westphal had to be traded for Charlie Scott. All that, and much more!

00:00 - Intro

00:30 - Bob Ryan on the beat in the 70’s

03:30 - Racial tension in Boston

06:00 - Prizepicks

07:20 - Lasting perception of Boston

10:10 - Paul Westphal/Charlie Scott trade

14:40 - Gametime

16:22 - Paul Silas trade & Dave Cowens

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