Celtics Talk

Former NBA referee Danny Crawford joins the Celtics Talk Podcast to give insight into his 30+ years with the NBA. Danny shares stories about Rasheed Wallace, Tommy Heinsohn and Brad Stevens and also talks about what it was like to be a part of the infamous Michael Jordan "push off" in Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals.

2:00 - Danny Crawford reflects on Michael Jordan's infamous "push off" in Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals

5:45 - Danny explains why Rasheed Wallace was the most difficult NBA player he ever had to deal with as a referee

11:00 - What does Danny really think of Tommy Heinsohn?

16:00 - Danny explains why Brad Stevens is a "sneaky" coach

24:30 - Who does Danny think is the greatest NBA player, LeBron James or Michael Jordan?

35:00 - How optimistic are Chris, Kyle and Sherrod that the NBA will return this season?

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The New York Post's Brian Lewis joins A. Sherrod Blakely to discuss Kyrie Irving wanting to play 1-on-1 with Kemba Walker. Lewis also offers his thoughts on the long-term potential of the Brooklyn Nets and what changes he'd like to see on and off the court once the NBA returns.

0:50 – The New York Post’s Brian Lewis on Kyrie Irving wanting to play Kemba Walker 1-on-1. Is this a Boston-New York thing or something else?

4:25 – What should we expect from the Nets once Kyrie and Kevin Durant return? Should they be considered the favorites in the East?

11:00 – Brian offers his thoughts on Michael Jordan and what he’s learned from “The Last Dance” docuseries.

13:45 – Sherrod and Brian debate which NBA players they’d most want to see play each other 1-on-1.

16:25 – Sherrod and Brian discuss what changes they’d like to see on and off the court once the NBA returns.

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NBC Sports Chicago's K.C. Johnson joins A. Sherrod Blakely to talk about "The Last Dance" docuseries from an insider's perspective. The two also discuss comparing both Michael Jordan's Bulls to Bill Russell's Celtics as well as the Bulls' current front office vs. the Celtics success under Danny Ainge.

1:00 - Bulls insider for NBC Sports Chicago K.C. Johnson about the emotional episodes 7 and 8 of "The Last Dance" docuseries. Has the series focused enough on Scottie Pippen? Should the Bulls have won more than six championships?

9:40 - Which dynasty was better: The "Last Dance" Bulls or Bill Russell's 60s Celtics?

12:45 - Sherrod and K.C. talk about the current Bulls front office and it's desire to become a championship-caliber team once again.

15:21 - K.C. gives an outsider's perspective of Danny Ainge's tenure with the Celtics and his management style.

19:15 - Sherrod and K.C. play a quick round of "Who ya got?" Who from "The Last Dance" does he think we should be hearing from more than we are?

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Marc J. Spears from ESPN The Undefeated joins A. Sherrod Blakely to discuss the likelihood of the NBA returning this summer, the popularity of "The Last Dance" series, Dennis Rodman's career, the interesting personality of Jaylen Brown and more.

1:00 - Marc Spears gives his thoughts on the potential return of the NBA in 2020.

4:00 - With "The Last Dance" series on Michael Jordan becoming a smash hit, Marc and Sherrod discuss what separates it from other docuseries. The two also discuss Dennis Rodman's antics and career.

10:00 - Marc and Sherrod talk about the intelligence and personality of both Grant Williams and Jaylen Brown and their significance to Boston.

14:40 - Marc and Sherrod wrap up with a quick game of "Who ya got?" - Which NBA head coach today would allow a player to take an in-season vacation and which Celtics player would you want to be quarantined with?

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2:30- Mike Gorman and Tommy Heinsohn discuss where the idea for ‘The Tommy Award’ came from

5:30- How did Red Auerbach help influence giving away ‘Tommy points’?

7:00- How did a Tommy point help get a girl asked to prom?

9:15- Who has the most Tommy points and Tommy awards of all-time?

15:30- Montage of some of our favorite Tommy point/Tommy awards

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1:00- Mike and Tommy share what they’ve been up to during quarantine

5:00- Tommy talks about his art work, and some of his famous paintings

16:00- Mike & Tommy share their favorite stories throughout the years

20:00- Mike reveals the moment that he thinks they became “Mike & Tommy”

25:00- Tommy reflects back on almost not becoming a Boston Celtic

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2:50- Wyc Grousbeck and Danny Ainge discuss possibilities of NBA return

6:30- Should NBA fans feel optimistic about a return this season?

11:00- How would NBA with no fans impact the quality of the games?

17:55- Reaction to first 2 episodes of Jordan doc, is Ainge to blame for Jordan’s 63 points?

25:45- Which current NBA player could defend Michael Jordan in his prime?

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55 years ago today was the famous ‘Havlicek stole the ball’ Tommy Heinsohn reflects back on the life and career of John Havlicek.

4:15- Tommy Heinsohn reflects on the athlete John Havlicek was

6:40- Heinsohn on being roommates with Havlicek

14:30- Where does Havlicek rank among Celtics greats?

16:30- Tommy on the ‘Havlicek stole the ball’ play

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Mike Gorman joins our Celtics Talk crew to share what he has been up to during quarantine, then debate what has been the best Celtics trade in franchise history.

1:00- What has Mike Gorman been up to during quarantine?

3:30- How does a play-by-play guy stay sharp during the break?

11:10- Where does the KG trade stand among the best Celtics trades?

12:00- What was the best Celtics trade ever?

26:00- What’s the Celtics ceiling if season returns?

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Isaiah Thomas and Jared Sullinger join as guests to look back on the Celtics huge win on April 1, 2016 against Golden State, where they snapped the Warriors 54-game home winning streak.

2:00- Sherrod & Chris share their memories from the Celtics win over Golden State

5:30- Isaiah Thomas joins to reflect on snapping GSW 54 game home win streak

11:45- Isaiah says he’s ready to show he is one of the best players in the world

16:40- Jarred Sullinger joins to look back on beating GSW

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