NBA History Story Tellers on CLNS

By Nick Gelso, CLNS Media

CLNS Media has become a home for sports history enthusiasts & retired athletes, especially NBA players. With CLNS new VOD initiative, the content team have taken this opportunity to launch several... more

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The podcast currently has 131 episodes available.

NBA History Story Tellers on CLNS episodes:

May 30, 2026 What happened to Wilt Chamberlain in the 1969 & 1970 NBA Finals? | Storytime with Bob Ryan
On this episode, Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay reminisce about the legendary Wilt Chamberlain. Bob tells the story of Wilt's fallout with Lakers head coach Butch van Breda Kolff in 1969, which could have cost the Lakers a championship. He then recalls the famous series vs the Knicks in the 1970 Finals, where Willis Reed famously returned from injury for Game 7 and fired up the Madison Square Garden faithful who saw their team win the championship for the first time, thanks to an incredible performance from Walt Frazier. Finally, Bob and Gary remember Wilt as a person, including his relationship with Bill Russell.
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May 22, 2026 Rewriting Celtics history with Bob Ryan: WHAT IF Len Bias and Reggie Lewis lived?
On this episode, Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay play a game of 'what if?' Bob theorizes how good Reggie Lewis and Len Bias would have been had they not tragically passed away. Bias was an All-American star at the University of Maryland who died of a fatal cocaine overdose on June 19, 1986, just two days after being drafted to Boston. Reggie Lewis, the captain of the Celtics, tragically died of sudden cardiac death on July 27, 1993, during an off-season practice at Brandeis University.

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May 13, 2026 Michael Cooper and Darren Daye of the Celtics & Bulls Talk 1980s NBA
Welcome to another exciting episode of Showtime with Michael Cooper on CLNS! This week, we have the pleasure of hosting Darren Daye, a pivotal member of the 1987 Boston Celtics. Join us as we dive into Darren's basketball journey, from his college days to playing with NBA legends, and his unforgettable moments on the court. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more exclusive content!
**Timestamps:**
0:00 - Welcome to Showtime with Michael Cooper
1:58 - Importance of education
5:02 - College basketball vs. elite schools
6:33 - Playing basketball in Europe over NBA
10:57 - Darren Daye Joining the Celtics
12:51 - Darren Daye on Playing with legends
17:23 - Darren Daye’s Signature playoff moment in 1987
19:40 - Game-winning free throws
22:10 - Lakers Waiting for Boston in 1987
24:44 - John Wooden
26:25 - KC Jones, Great Player
29:00 - 2024 Celtics Championship Chances
31:21 - Playoff Energy and Effort
Tune in to hear Darren Daye share his insights and experiences, including his thoughts on education, the differences between college basketball and elite schools, and the challenges and rewards of playing in Europe versus the NBA. Relive his iconic moments with the Celtics, his game-winning free throws, and his perspective on facing the Lakers in 1987. Plus, get his take on the 2024 Celtics' championship chances and the importance of playoff energy and effort.

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33min
May 06, 2026 Rick Mahorn Talks WILD Bad Boy Pistons vs Celtics + Today's NBA w Cedric Maxwell
Cedric Maxwell sits down with Rick Mahorn for a raw old-school NBA conversation.
Mahorn breaks down how the Bad Boy Pistons defended Michael Jordan, why playoff basketball is still about physicality, how he would guard Joel Embiid, Victor Wembanyama, Giannis, Nikola Jokic and Karl-Anthony Towns, plus stories about Dennis Rodman, Isaiah Thomas, Larry Bird, Robert Parish and the Celtics-Pistons rivalry.
From the Jordan Rules to today’s injury concerns, Maxwell and Mahorn compare the toughness of the 80s NBA with the modern game.
In this episode, Cedric Maxwell is joined by NBA Champion and Detroit Pistons legend, Rick Mahorn. The two friends dive into the 2026 NBA Playoffs, giving their thoughts on the Celtics-76ers and Magic-Pistons series. Then they reminisce about their careers and the evolution of the NBA since then. Cedric puts Rick on the spot, asking him how he'd fare against today's big men and about the Pistons' famous plan to stifle Michael Jordan. Rick also talks about his relationship with Isiah Thomas and Dennis Rodman and shares stories from the Bad Boy Pistons era.
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April 29, 2026 Bob Ryan Remembers HEATED Celtics vs 76ers 80s Rivlary
In this episode, Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay relive the heated rivalry between two NBA titans: the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers. Larry Bird and Julius Erving were the main characters of this feud in the 1980s, but Bob and Gary remember and recognize some of the forgotten faces of the rivalry, including Bobby Jones and Maurice Cheeks. They also tell the iconic tale of Larry Bird’s preseason fight with Marc Iavaroni.

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27min
April 20, 2026 Cedric Maxwell and Tiny Archibald reminisce about Celtics '81 championship, rivalry with 76ers
Join NBA legends Cedric Maxwell and Nate "Tiny" Archibald as they reminisce about their time as teammates on the 1981 NBA champion Boston Celtics, share incredible stories from their careers, and discuss the evolution of basketball. 🏀
In this exclusive interview, Tiny opens up about his heart transplant, how he joined the Celtics, and the fierce Boston-Philadelphia rivalry in the 80s. Listen to hilarious and inspiring stories featuring Larry Bird, Maurice Cheeks, Red Auerbach, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and many more! 🌟
From overcoming a torn Achilles to breaking color barriers in college, Tiny's journey is a testament to resilience and dedication. Don't miss out on this candid conversation between two NBA legends! 🏆

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45min
April 19, 2026 Bob Ryan Shares His FAVORITE Celtics Playoff Runs
With the 2026 Celtics Playoffs just about to tip off, Bob Ryan takes a trip down memory lane with Gary Tanguay to remember his all-time favorite Celtics playoff runs. Hear unique stories on 1986, 2008, and more!
0:00 - Intro
0:40 - 1986
9:15 - 2008
10:11 - PrizePicks
12:35 - 1976
20:00 - 1966
22:00 - 1969
24:30 - Bob's Writing
28:30 - Wrapping Up!
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33min
April 09, 2026 How Red Auerbach Made the Celtics Original BIG 3 - Robert Parish & Cedric Maxwell Reminisce on Trade
On a The Cedric Maxwell Podcast, Celtics legends Robert Parish and Cedric Maxwell look back on the iconic trade that brought Parish to Boston and changed the franchise forever.
The two reminisce on how the deal came together, what it was like at the time, and how close things came to going in a completely different direction. Maxwell also reveals that he nearly ended up in Golden State as part of the trade.
Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes look at one of the most important moves in Celtics history.
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April 03, 2026 Larry Legend: Robert Parish and Cedric Maxwell on the GREATNESS of Larry Bird
NBA Hall of Famer Robert Parish joined Max on the latest episode of The Cedric Maxwell Podcast. Cornbread and The Chief discuss the greatness of Larry Bird, the state of the NBA and more in this clip. For more checkout the FULL Episode on the channel!
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April 01, 2026 Bob Ryan THRILLED for Doc Rivers Getting into Basketball Hall of Fame
In this episode, Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay react to the news of Doc Rivers being inducted into the Nasmith Basketball Hall of Fame. Bob explains why he’s so excited for the former Celtics Coach and why the Hall of Fame did the right thing by putting Doc in. They also look back on Doc’s time with the Celtics and his impact on the team and the city as well.

0:00 - Welcome in
0:35 - Instant Reaction Doc Rivers inducted into Nasmith Basketball Hall of Fame
5:05 - Prizepicks
6:18 - Looking back on Doc Rivers time with Boston Celtics
8:53 - Bob’s final thoughts on Doc Rivers getting into Hall of Fame
10:45 - Wrapping up!

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FAQs about NBA History Story Tellers on CLNS:

How many episodes does NBA History Story Tellers on CLNS have?

The podcast currently has 131 episodes available.