Michael Cooper welcomes "The Chief" of the Boston Celtics 1980's championships. Basketball Hall of Famer and 4x champion, Robert Parish joins Showtime to discuss Robert's career, his college SAT scandal, why he made the choice to go to the NBA over the ABA, His tenure playing with Rick Barry and Clifford Ray of the Golden State Warriors and of course, his illustrious career with the Boston Celtics during their Dynasty years facing the Showtime Lakers. They also touch on Boston Racism, Lakers and Celtics- behind the scenes and do a TON of epic trash talking like only NBA Legends can do.

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02:30 

Pleasantries.

3:30

Youth, College Career + SAT scandal

7:00 

BOL Ad Read

8:00

why NBA nor ABA, Early Pro career.

8:50

Time w Golden State Warriors

08:00 

Robert Humbled by Kareem

11:00

“Double Zero, Double Nothing”

13:34

“Joe Barely Cares” - the trade that changed the NBA

14:00

Boston & Racism: Chief first experiences in Boston.

16:30

KC Jones Story.

17:50

Tommy Heinsohn story.

18:57

Red Auerbach Story.

19:30

Coach Larry Little.

20:25

Dennis Johnson.

21:45

Larry Bird.

25:30

1984 and 1985 Championship.

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