Since the late 1960’s, there isn’t another member of the Boston media that has followed the Celtics more closely than Bob Ryan.

Hello again everyone, I’m Abby Chin and welcome to another episode of “The ‘86 Celtics Interviews”. We have been bringing you extended versions of material collected for CSN’s documentary on the world champion 1986 Celtics.

In this episode, we hear from legendary Boston Globe beat writer, columnist and basketball guru, Bob Ryan.

To start off this podcast, Ryan talks about the state of the Celtics heading into the season, following a loss to the rival Los Angeles Lakers in the 1985 NBA Finals.

Ryan also talks about the trash-talking greatness of Larry Bird, and whether he feels the '86 Celtics are the best basketball team in NBA history.