Jeff Goodman returns to the show alongside Gary tanguay to catch up on all the NBA news from his absence. Jeff catches up on all things Celtics, including Jaylen Brown's visible growth and evolution on display as of late, the results of the in-season tournament, Lebron and the Lakers' chance at a championship this year, and Jeff gives his biggest surprise team of the season so far. That, and much more!

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