Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast

Magic guard Michael Carter Williams joins Bob & Jeff from Orlando where he played his first game in the NBA Bubble. Williams tells us what life post-COVID-19 has been like. He also talks about his NBA journey and the tough times that eventually led to an opportunity with the Magic 1:48: On using his workout facility during the quarantine period 3:30: Playing in his first game in ‘NBA Bubble’/adjusting to the new environment 6:56: Playing with a chip on his shoulder 9:33: The difference between playing defense in college and in the NBA 12:22: Depression set in for Williams when he went unsigned 15:16: The pro athlete stigma & NBA players bringing awareness to mental health 18:03: On seeing a therapist in California & Orlando/getting back together with his girlfriend 21:46: On fatherhood 24:15: The message Williams will have on the back of his jersey 25:14: Dealing with racism in Hamilton, Massachusetts 34:32: Relationship with head coach Steve Clifford 36:20: Just started getting into fishing with teammates 38:33: Relationship with Marquelle Fultz & life and career similarities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A quarantined Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe joins Bob & Jeff from Orlando to talk about the likelihood of the NBA pulling off its return from start to finish. Also, Washburn relives covering Kyrie Irving and what he made of Irving's two years in Boston. 1:37: Quarantined in Orlando is “a little boring” but the TV is great 7:52: How well do you feel about seeing the NBA pull this off from start to finish? 14:50: Who’s the next Knicks head coach & what happens after that? 17:49: Is New York the right place for Tom Thibodeau? 21:32: What did you make of Kyrie Irving’s two years with the Celtics? 28:41: Did the Celtics need Brad Stevens to be more confrontational throughout the 2018-19 season? 30:50: Why did you pick Paul Pierce at no. 1 for the Boston Globe’s All-Time Celtics Fantasy Draft? 37:04: Bob Ryan’s All-Time Celtics Fantasy team 39:42: Who snitched on Dwight Howard for not wearing a mask? 40:13: Goodman’s Chris Paul story 43:08: Jrue Holiday’s impact on and off the court 47:06: No one took longer to speak to the media after Celtics games than Kevin Garnett & Kyrie Irving Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heat forward Duncan Robinson takes Bob & Jeff inside the NBA bubble in Orlando. Robinson also talks about John Beilein, being an undrafted/former D3 athlete and what that was like, the Miami Heat organization and much more 3:22: What’s the NBA Orlando bubble like? 6:08: How long will it take to get your stamina back? 9:00: Does the ascension of your career still feel surreal? 11:33: On Wall Street Journal calling him “the most improbable player in the NBA” 13:30: Who has the best golf game on the Heat? 14:33: On rules and regulations surrounding NBA players visiting each other in the “bubble” 15:38: Were you surprised when you found out that John Beilein was heading to the NBA? 19:48: Will Beilein head back to coaching college basketball? 22:38: What was the toughest Big 10 arena to play in? 24:40: As a former D3 athlete/undrafted player, did ever think you weren’t good enough for the NBA? 26:56: Name an NBA player who’s blown your mind, so far, during you career? 30:09: Are you confident that the NBA can pull off this “bubble” in Orlando? 33:20: On Erik Spoelstra’s coaching style 37:55: When do you feel the influence of Pat Riley? 39:16: How will you spend your downtime in Orlando before the games start? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SI's Chris Mannix joins Bob & Jeff to talk about the NBA Playoffs, including which team has the best chances under such circumstances. The Sixers are a top-team, according to Mannix. Also, can Kyrie Irving actually prevent significant players from going to Orlando? 1:09: Mannix’ first experience at the barbershop post-quarantine 2:43: Amidst concerns, NBA season will resume in Orlando, “It’s too big to fail” 8:25: NBA players that should be most concerned about heading to Orlando 12:51: Does Kyrie Irving have an influence on other NBA players? 17:02: Mannix would be for going to Orlando to cover the league 21:04: Shoot-around access in Orlando would be a game-changer for Mannix 24:15: Knicks’ coaching job 28:00: Nets’ coaching job/Ty Lue 29:54: Can Jay Wright succeed in the NBA? 30:45: Look out for the Sixers in the postseason 35:29: James Harden & Russell Westbrook’s legacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's the alternative for Kyrie Irving and others who don't want to go to Orlando to resume the NBA season? We discuss. Also, Bob Ryan reveals stories behind some of his greatest books 3:18: Bob is going out to eat for the first time 8:35: Bob, how many books have you written? 13:10: Researching the 1918 Red Sox 18:11: The trainer who hated the Celtics 21:35: When 15-year-old Jeff interviewed Ron Harper & Hot Rod Williams 26:38: First time Bob interviewed Red Auerbach 32:31: If they’re not going to play, what’s Kyrie Irving’s plan for players not going to Orlando? 37:09: Will we see other superstars come forward and say “We’re not going”? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob and Jeff discuss the NBA's return to the 2019-2020 season in Orlando. How will the new format affect its players? Also, Lakers or Clippers; which LA team will win the west and are the Sixers or Celtics the biggest threat in the east? 1:09: Is July 31st a lock for the NBA season to resume? 4:07: The NBA is trying to force Zion Williamson & the Pelicans into the playoffs 7:36: The Sixers are the wild card team of the Eastern Conference 9:39: How will Jayson Tatum and the Celtics fare in the postseason? 16:41: How will the players adjust to no fans? 18:18: Clippers or Lakers? 26:35: NCAA scandal 32:14: Jalen Green 40:04: We’re enablers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Celtics legend & 1981 NBA Finals MVP Cedric Maxwell reveals he wish he had a better relationship with Larry Bird to Bob & Jeff in this exclusive interview. Max also talks about what it was like to be a black pro athlete and shares some of his favorite memories with the Celtics 1:14: Bob Ryan thinks Cedric Maxwell hates him 2:51: Summer of 1972 5:44: Racism in Boston & America 11:18: LeBron James is the GOAT for what he’s done on and off the court 14:08: The difference between Michael Jordan and LeBron James 16:30: If you’re Drew Brees’ teammate, do you forgive him? 18:28: Cedric Maxwell’s a part of an exclusive scoring club 21:45: Luka Doncic/Larry Bird comparison 24:56: What was it like to play with John Havlicek? 29:13: Remembering Wes Unseld 32:37: What do you think about the 2019-2020 NBA season coming back? 35:58: The only 3-pointer Cedric Maxwell made 38:49: Today’s style of play in the NBA 44:55: What’s your biggest regret? 47:53: Why Cedric Maxwell wants to reach out to Larry Bird 51:28: Why did Bob think there was friction between him and Cedric Maxwell? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob and Jeff talk to Tacko Fall about his first year in the NBA, life in Boston and his basketball journey. 3:28: Tacko Fall’s first basketball experience 9:20: The first Senegalese basketball player Tacko Fall ever met 10:20: On what it feels like to always be the tallest person in the room 14:24: On many Senegalese basketball players left behind after pursuing basketball 18:49: The untapped potential overseas 20:36: The commutes from Portland to Boston were fun 22:58: Tacko Fall’s offensive capabilities 24:50: Are you shocked by Celtics fans? 30:04: Grant Williams must be driving Kemba Walker crazy 33:50: Best singing voice in the Celtics locker room 36:30: What do you want your legacy to be? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jazz forward Georges Niang joins Bob & Jeff to talk about the night Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19, how his teammates reacted and future plans in Utah 1:49: The events of March 12; the night Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19 4:42: “We were stuck in that locker room for six hours” 6:09: When Niang and his teammates found out Donovan Mitchell tested positive for COVID-19 7:18: How did you react to Rudy Gobert touching the press microphones? 13:23: Niang’s big ping-pong loss 15:01: On heading back to the Jazz’ practice facility and the changes that have been made 17:04: Niang’s frustration with new policies 22:09: How the past two months of uncertainty has affected him 26:09: “(Jazz) are turning the corner on getting to the point where we’re going to be able to win championships” 28:11: Niang’s relationship with coach Quin Snyder 34:05: The day Jeff Goodman met Niang 42:35: Culture shock in Iowa compared to living in Massachusetts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Walton takes a trip down memory lane from his days of playing for the great John Wooden to funny times in Boston alongside Larry Bird and the Celtics. 4:10: The day Bob Ryan met Bill Walton 7:20: When Bill Walton learned to appreciate Red Auerbach & the Celtics 11:43: The time Jeff Goodman fact-checked Bill Walton 14:06: Bill Walton’s relationship with John Wooden 25:09: There’s always people who’ll be little success 26:23: Two sets of threes John Wooden lived by 29:06: I’m as busy as I’ve ever been 36:29: Playing against Larry Bird in the Boston Garden 41:34: Getting to know Larry Bird as a teammate 48:44: 1986 series vs. Hawks 52:58: Funny KC Jones story 59:41: Relationship with Red Auerbach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Villanova head coach Jay Wright joins Bob & Jeff to talk about coaching in the NCAA, NBA's recent rule changes and Bulls guard Ryan Arcidiacono makes a surprise appearance. Tune in! 8:03: Bob Ryan’s Jay Wright story 12:54: How did winning a national title change your life? 15:21: Jeff Goodman’s Jay Wright story 17:06: Jay Wright’s gameday routine 20:22: Jay Wright on 1-and-Done players in the NCAA 23:14: What veteran leadership means for Villanova 26:19: Villanova rivalries 27:51: Bulls guard/former Villanova Wildcat Ryan Arcidiacono crashes the interview 29:32: Best recruiting story 31:20: Arcidiacono on Wright’s impact on his attitude 32:30: Arcidiacono’s greatest Jay Wright stories 35:18: Jay Wright’s opinion on new NCAA & NBA rules 39:11: Arcidiacono’s opinion on NBA’s potential expansion/G-League format 40:05: Why’s Adam Silver doing this? 43:21: Talent level in NCAA Basketball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBA writer Sam Smith joins Bob & Jeff to talk about Michael Jordan and the Bulls, "The Last Dance" documentary and unforgettable stories about Smith's time around the team 10:47: What’s your relationship with Michael Jordan like today? 14:05: Similar Personalities: Larry Bird & Michael Jordan 20:25: Jerry Krause’s portrayal in “The Last Dance” documentary 24:20: Krause’s personality around Jordan and his teammates 29:52: Sam Smith’s Jerry Krause story 33:34: Michael Jordan & Scottie Pippen’s relationship 37:09: Bob Ryan’s Michael Jordan & Scottie Pippen in Barcelona story 43:38: Phil Jackson never wanted a rebuild in Chicago; Krause felt like Jackson owed him 45:54: The potential Pippen trade between Chicago & Boston 48:09: Jordan’s baseball career wasn’t as bad as people remember 54:10: Are you surprised to see Jordan so open in this documentary? 57:10: Sam Smith’s favorite Jordan story Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Celtics legend Dave Cowens joins Bob and Jeff and shares some of his favorite stories about his time in Boston 1:35: On being a first-ballot Hall-of-Famer 2:52: Why isn’t Johnny Most in the basketball hall-of-fame? 6:59: How the relationship between players and media members has changed 10:41 Who was the toughest player you had to guard? 17:05: Funny story in Portland vs Trail Blazers 10:35: What were the summers like? 21:36: How Cowens was recruited back then 25:40: The 1970 NBA Draft 30:10: Rudy T as a player 32:50: How important the center position used to be 40:07: When did you realize Larry Bird was going to be a star? 42:21: Cowens’ Larry Bird story 44:32: John Havlicek’s impact 48:24: How Cowens found out he won the MVP award 58:44: Favorite Red Auerbach story Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How will Jalen Green's decision to bypass college and head to the NBA's G League impact NCAA Basketball's future? Bob and Jeff break it down. Also, how COVID-19 will affect powerhouse schools in a big way next season. 1:03: Bob Ryan runs errands instead of quarantining 2:30: Jalen Green’s announcement to bypass NCAA for NBA’s G League 3:45: Why is Adam Silver making the G League an option for high school prospects? 10:08: Is Jalen Green starting a trend for future top prospects? 16:28: Will you go watch Jalen Green when he comes to Portland to play the Red Claws? 19:43: How COVID-19 will affect NCAA powerhouses next season 21:10: Will media members be allowed back into locker rooms after COVID-19 pandemic? 24:35: NCAA Transfer Portal 31:24: Comparing NCAA Basketball eras 33:54: Transfer waivers 36:42: The signature shot in the history of basketball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bucks guard Pat Connaughton joins Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman to talk about his path to the NBA, Milwaukee dominating the Eastern Conference and why Connaughton is hopeful the 2019-2020 season will resume within the next few months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc Rivers joins Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman to talk about his career with the Clippers; his relationship with Kawhi Leonard and Lou Williams and how he failed to reunite Ray Allen with Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special guests Bob Hurley and Sean Woods join Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman to reminisce over playing in the 1992 NCAA Classic between Duke & Kentucky. They talk about what "The Shot" means today and what it was like to be on the court for one of NCAA's most classic moments and how it still resonates today in this exclusive interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As COVID-19 (Coronavirus) shuts down the sports world, what happens next? Bob and Jeff discuss. Also, what will the NCAA do? And Rick Pitino lands a new gig as Iona's newest head coach. Ryan and Goodman react Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob and Jeff discuss the Conronavirus impacting the NBA and what's going to happen next. Also, should Celtics fans be worried about Kemba Walker's health? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob and Jeff react to the recent Tom Brady news surrounding his free agency and decide which side they're on when it comes to the recent feud between longtime season-ticket holder Spike Lee & the Knicks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Ryan & Goodman discuss the short list of young NBA players that are better than Jayson Tatum right now & are Brett Brown's days in Philly numbered and how can they fix the Sixers? Also, Coach K's situation at Duke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob & Jeff discuss what went wrong with the Cavaliers and John Beilien and go into a discussion about Brad Stevens possibly becoming the most successful NCAA turned NBA head coach. Can Stevens, Jayson Tatum & the Celtics capture a title? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's another week in the hoops world, and another episode of the Jeff Goodman and Bob Ryan NBA Podcast. Jeff and Bob discuss Bobby Knights epic homecoming at IU. Goodman cannot help but gloat that Jayson Tatum is fufilling Jeff's prophesy, stated on these airwaves on Celtics' Draft Day when they traded down for Tatum. The guys finish up with some more dumpster fire Knicks talk. Bonus content also available on the free CLNS Media mobile podcast application for iOS and Android. In the bonus footage, Bob Ryan goes in the time machine to his first meeting with Mr. Bob Knight. You won't believe where/when and who introduced the two Bobs. Click bonus content to enjoy and share. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman reflect on the life and career of Kobe Bryant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff and Bob discuss the Kansas-KSU fight and Goodman reveals how he settled his differences with DeMarcus Cousins prior to the Celtics-Lakers game. Rajon Rondo even made an appearance while Cousins and Goodman hashed things out. This is a must-listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who will have a better career Zion Williamson or Ja Morant? Bob and Jeff discuss. Also, Kyrie Irving turns into Kyrie the GM. What do Ryan and Goodman make of his recent comments over the makeup of the Nets' roster? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony Davis rejects Lakers' contract extension offer, Bob & Jeff explore the big man's options after 2020. Also, they assess Carmelo Anthony's impact in Portland and what it will mean to Melo's legacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff tells the story of why Isaiah Thomas blocked him on Twitter while him and Bob both react to Thomas' two-game suspension for confronting a fan in Philadelphia. Bob and Jeff also go through NCAA Men's Basketball Rankings in this Christmas edition episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legendary Scribe, Bob Ryan & Iconic NBA Insider, Jeff Goodman take you on a tour of the NBA, the way THEY see it! After discussing their use of eye glasses(?), they start their NBA road trip. First stop is Milwaukee as they breakdown the most under discussed topic of this NBA season as the Bucks have their win streak halted at 18 games. Who know? Then a fast track to Cleveland where Jeff and Bob agree that the coaching cunundrum's blame mainly lies with the Cavs front office. A pit-stop in LA has them talking LeBron and Bronny's relationship. Dare we say, it kind of resembles Goodman's BFF, Lavar Ball? Rounding out the roadie, Bob Ryan gives us the prefect tribute to the recovering David Stern, some one Mr. Ryan obviously knows quite well. The NBA fellas will be back next week with a holiday edition of the Ryan and Goodman NBA Podcast. Be sure to rate, subscribe and review on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify and clnsmedia.com TIME STAMPS: 2:00 - David Stern Talk 12:50 - Bucks Win Streak Snapped 18:30 - How Bird embraced the 12th man (great story), Kevin and Larry Issues, McHale appreciated Bird's entry passes to the post, LeBron vs Larry as all-time greatest passer, 21:00 - Bird vs LeBron: Of course LB could Play today > LeBron leading league ina assists this year. 22:20 - Bucks Coaching 25:20 - Cavs, Beilein Situation- why haven't the Cavs backed him up? 32:30 - LeBron and Bronny 34:01 - Bob Ryan dreams about Lavar Ball - LOL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Ryan returns to the show, offering his opinion on the Knicks organization and the mess in New York. Jeff Goodman offers his opinion on potential changes in the NBA and how much the association has evolved over the years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The historical context of what James Harden is doing for the Houston Rockets can only be measured by what Bob Ryan says and knows. This is Wilt Chamberlain territory. Does the basketball scribe himself actually believe this supersedes what Wilt did 60 years ago? Also discussed: The nuts and bolts of the Miami Heat’s hot start Jeff and Bob’s best coaches in the NBA Will Bob Ryan actually boo Kyrie Irving when he returns to Boston? Fawning over Ja Morant Kentucky’s recent struggles — could UK actually fire Calipari? Subscribe to the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast wherever you get your podcasts and www.clnsmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Goodman and Bob Ryan are back and this time, on location, from the brand new (kinda) TD Garden! Recorded following the Celtics - Mavericks contest on Monday, November 11th. Goodman and Ryan give you another tour of the NBA with intense focus on the Knicks crazy press conference. Bob Ryan says, "In 50 years of covering the NBA, I've never seen anything like that press conference." Oh yeah, it's Bob's 50 year Anniversary! Then right on to the Celtics. Life without Hayward is being portrayed in the media as bright and peachy. Not so in the minds of Ryan and Goodman. They explain why. They do, however, love what Kemba Walker is doing in Boston. Bob rants on player minutes (or lack of). The Luka Dončić Love fest is in full effect. This is an episode not to be missed from the NEW Hub on Causeway (Boston Garden). The busting continues as Goodman launches jabs at Bob's crazy amount of college games attended (201). Classic moment for sure! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gordon Hayward's impressive week is making Goodman believe the Celtics should be the favorite out of the Eastern Conference. Also, Bob Ryan reacts to Anthony Davis & LeBron James leading the Lakers to the best record in the west. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff and Bob discuss a wild week in the NBA, they react to the fight between Joel Embiid & Karl Anthony Towns. Plus, talk about Steph Curry's hand injury and steps the Warriors should take between now and the end of the season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Basketball legends collide as longtime NBA expert, Ian Thomsen & Tom Keegan, lead columnist for the Boston Herald join Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman at Fenway Johnnies for a NBA opening week round table review. Heavily focussing on the Celtics opening night flopper and Kyrie Irving's 50 point loss, majority of this episode is Celtics-centric BUT the gents do sway out to LA to visit the Lakers and Clippers opening night game and even throw in some college hoops. Tune in. Subscribe. Rate and review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 2 is here! The legendary Bob Ryan and acclaimed basketball insider, Jeff Goodman are back, as promised. The journalists sip some coffee and Sambucca at The Legacy Club of Boston while they casually review each position for the Boston Celtics, entering the 2019-20 regular season. Mr. Ryan teases listeners with his threats of low post dominance in the way of a 70 year old hook shot, leaning 1-foot jumper and an up & under that can rival Tim Duncan or Kevin McHale. Of course, it wouldn't be an off-season Celtics' topic podcast episode without mention of Kyrie Irving. Ryan gives fair (harsh) warning to the Brooklyn Nets about Kyrie Irving while Goodman settles into his expert zone by grading each Celtics' rookie based on his coverage of their college careers. Yes, Tacko Fall does sneak into the discussion. Check out episode 1 of the podcast here. SHOW NOTES: 1:00-3:00 Kyrie least fav Celtics player -last season frustrations 3:00- 4:00 this year vs last 4:10-5:30 Bob’s expectations for Hayward, Tatum, Kemba 5:30-7:50 Tatum: Jeff expectations 7:55-9:45 Pacers sleepers in east conf 10:00-11:50 Jaylen a max player / build value n trade him’ 12:00-14:00 kanter and the bad bigs 14:00-14:50 Marcus Smart 15:01-16:00 Flaws or contenders 16:00-18:00 Brad profile 18:01- Carson Edwards and unit 18:01. - rest of second unit 21:01-23:30- Tacko 23:32-26:50 - Kemba 26:50- bob n Jeff prediction 27:55 - Bob- ECF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman take a trip around the Association as the NBA preseason gets underway. The two basketball legends talk about the controversy in China and the on court battle for LA and NY supremacy. Can James Harden and Russell Westbrook co-exist, and which team will emerge from then Eastern Conference, the Bucks, 76ers or could the re-tooled Celtic sneak up and surprise people? Find it all here on the premiere episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices