In the modern NBA, offensive production has risen to historic levels, and seems to inch higher by the week. But defensive fundamentals have always been a key part winnign basketball, and few know that better than champion Celtics shooting guard Tony Allen and his Grit N' Grind Memphis Grizzlies teammate Zach Randolph.

With Boston looking like the favorites to come out of the East this postseason and the Griz making a strong case to represent the West, the hosts of the CLNS Media "Celtics Lab" podcast linked up with the duo to talk all things defense from that era to this one, their own "Out the Mud" podcast that brings together the league of today and their own experiences as players, and their unique perspective that generates.

Don't miss this episode to catch some behind-the-scenes tales from the Celtics and Grizzlies squads of their time, as well as their takes on where the NBA is today -- and where it could be headed.

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