Bob Ryan is happy Los Angeles Lakers legend is headed to the Hall of Fame

Boston’s greatness can’t be appreciated without him!

While he may be an all-time great of the Boston Celtics‘ oldest and greatest rivals, Los Angeles Lakers legend Michael Cooper was a critical part of the Celtics’ battles with Los Angeles in the 1980s. And Boston’s greatness can’t be appreciated without him!

So it ought to come as no surprise that Celtics beat writer emeritus Bob Ryan of the CLNS Media “Bob Ryan, Jeff Goodman, and Gary Tanguay” podcast was happy to see Cooper finally get the nod for the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame for this year’s induction class.

Cooper, the host of his own CLNS Media pod, was the topic of a recent clip on the “CLNS Media History and Storytellers” YouTube channel. Check it out below!

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Sam Hauser on why he chose to sign with the Boston Celtics over the Miami Heat

He nearly signed with Miami after going unselected in the 2021 NBA draft, but a call from Brad Stevens stole Hauser from the Heat.

Fans of the Boston Celtics ought to be thankful they aren’t facing reserve forward Sam Hauser in their first round series with the Miami Heat instead of deploying the lethal long-distance sharpshooter against the Heat.

The University of Virginia alum nearly signed with Miami after going unselected in the 2021 NBA draft, but a timely phone call from team president Brad Stevens stole Slam Hauser away from the Heat. He has since signed one of the best deals in the league for what he brings to the table, and may price himself out of Boston’s spending range in free agency after next season.

The hosts of the CLNS Media “How Bout Them Celtics!” podcast, Jack Simone and Sam LaFrance, took a closer look at how the Celtics signed Hauser away from Miami ahead of Boston’s Game 1 win. Check it out below!

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On this day: Kevin Garnett presented with Defensive Player of the Year award; John Bagley born

On this day in Celtics history, Boston guard John Bagley was born, and KG was presented with his 2008 Defensive Player of the Year award.

On this day in Boston Celtics history, former Celtics point guard John Bagley was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut in 1960. Bagley would play his college ball at Boston College before being drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 1982 NBA draft with the 12th overall pick. He would play with that franchise and the (then) New Jersey (now, Brooklyn) Nets before being traded to the Celtics in 1989.

Bags would play for the Celtics for three seasons between 1989 and 1992 but missed the 1990-91 season entirely due to a knee injury and subsequent surgery. He would average 5.7 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 5.8 assists in that stretch with the team.

Bagley would sign a deal with the Atlanta Hawks in November 1993, his last stop in the league before retiring.

On this day: Center Hank Finkel, team’s second owner, Marjorie Brown, born

On this day, former Boston Celtics center Hank Finkel and the franchise’s second owner Marjorie Brown were both born.

On this day in Boston Celtics history, former Boston big man Hank Finkel was born in Union City, New Jersey in 1942. Finkel was traded to the Celtics by the (then) San Diego Rockets (now, Houston) for cash considerations in 1969.

He soon became a regular part of the team’s rotation for some years, eventually winning a championship with Boston in 1974. Finkel averaged 4.6 points, 3.7 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game over his six seasons with the team. He was released by Boston in November 1975. The New Jersey native remained a media presence in Massachusetts for some years to come, broadcasting for the team and SportsChannel.

He also opened his own office furniture store in Woburn.

On this day: Boston Celtics win fifth championship vs. Los Angeles Lakers in 1962; Marcus Smart wins DPOY

On this date, the Boston Celtics beat the Los Angeles Lakers 110-107 in overtime of Game 7 of the 1962 NBA Finals to win their fifth banner.

On this day in Boston Celtics history, the team won their fifth NBA Championship, which was for the 1961-62 season. The banner came at the expense of their longtime rivals, the Los Angeles Lakers, in Game 7 of their series with the franchise at that time located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Boston won the critical game 110-107 in overtime with 30 points and 40 rebounds from legendary big man Bill Russell, part of an overall Finals series record of 189 total boards that still stands to this day. Iconic Celtics guard Sam Jones would add 27 points and 8 boards to the win as well.

Laker Frank Selvy missed a last-second shot that would have won the game for L.A., but it bounced off the rim, sending the game into the extra period that Boston would use to secure the victory.

Mike Gorman reflects on 43 years as the voice of the Boston Celtics

We have seen quite a bit of love for Hall of Fame Boston Celtics broadcaster Mike Gorman for his retirement.

We have seen quite a bit of love for Hall of Fame Boston Celtics broadcaster Mike Gorman for his retirement, whether it be countless standing ovations at his last game called, or the many video tributes we saw during it. He even had the Mayor of the City of Boston, Michelle Wu, proclaim that day (Sunday, April 14) to be “Mike Gorman Day”.

But apart from his brief and emotional speech at the halftime of that game, what does the man himself think about the idea of hanging it up after 43 years of service to the wider Celtics community?

Speaking on a recent episode of the NBC Sports Boston “Celtics Talk” podcast, host Chris Forsberg sat down with Gorman to talk about it. Check it out below!

If you enjoy this pod, check out the “How Bout Them Celtics,” “First to the Floor,” and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network.

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Report: Avery Bradley joining Utah Jazz front office

Bradley will join the Utah Jazz front office helmed by Jazz team president Danny Ainge, who drafted Bradley for the Celtics.

Former Boston Celtics shooting guard Avery Bradley is making the leap to the other side of the clipboard with an old friend from his days with the Celtics, according to recent reporting from Deseret News’ Sarah Todd. Bradley will join the Utah Jazz front office helmed by Jazz team president Danny Ainge, who drafted Bradley for the Celtics.

The former Boston shooting guard will be Utah’s new vice president of player development, and has been around the team since at least December, per Todd. “Avery Bradley is somebody that I’ve developed a relationship with, and he obviously played for Danny (Ainge). He’s somebody that wanted to come spend some time and see what we’ve got going on,” said Jazz head coach Will Hardy at that time.

“It’s good to have him in the gym hanging out with the guys and hanging out with the coaching staff,” added Hardy. “It’s good to have him in the gym hanging out with the guys and hanging out with the coaching staff.”

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Mike Gorman’s career highlight tribute video

To honor Gorman and his long career of hallmark moments in Celtics history, the team put together a highlight reel of some of his most important calls.

The Boston Celtics played their last game of the regular season vs. the Washngton Wizards last Sunday night (April 14), but the game itself as something of an afterthought. The star of the day was longtime Boston Celtics broadcaster Mike Gorman, who was being feted ahead of his retirement, capping off a 43-year career in the job.

To honor Gorman and his long career of hallmark moments in Celtics history, the team put together a highlight reel of some of his most important calls in team history. One of several such video tributes, it was met by as many standing ovations from the crowd as well.

To see it for yourself, take a look at the clip embedded below, courtesy of the CLNS Media “Celtics All Access” YouTube channel.

If you enjoy this pod, check out the “How Bout Them Celtics,” “First to the Floor,” and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network.

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Doc Rivers, Danny Ainge, Tom Thibodeau give Boston Celtics alumni tribute to Mike Gorman

Current and former members of the Celtics put together a video tribute to Gorman’s time calling the storied ball club. 

On this past Sunday (April 12), Hall of Fame Boston Celtics broadcaster Mike Gorman was feted by the city and league he spent the last 43 years calling Celtics games in. The Mayor of the City of Boston, Michelle Wu, declared it “Mike Gorman Day,” and Gorman’s peers, co-workers, and members of the Celtics organization and their fans united to give him the send-off he deserves.

Current and former members of the Celtics also put together a video tribute to Gorman’s time calling the storied ball club. 

Take a look at the clip embedded below to see it for yourself, courtesy of the CLNS Media “Celtics All Access” YouTube channel.

If you enjoy this pod, check out the “How Bout Them Celtics,” “First to the Floor,” and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network.

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Mike Breen, Ian Eagle, NBA broadcasters’ video tribute to Mike Gorman

A host of his media peers paid their homage to the 43-year career of Mike Gorman as the voice of the Celtics.

On the City of Boston’s “Mike Gorman Day” this past Sunday (April 12), fans of the Boston Celtics, members of the team, and a host of his media peers paid their homage to the 43-year career of Mike Gorman as the voice of the Celtics.

Gorman gave a speech at halftime with his current broadcast partner for NBC Sports Boston, former Boston big man Brian Scalabrine. And it was as an emotional moment as one might expect, especially when Tommy Heinsohn’s role in his career came up. But there were also many video tributes from fellow league broadcasters, including Mike Breen, Ian Eagle, and many others. 

Take a look at the clip embedded below courtesy of the CLNS Media “Celtics All Access” YouTube channel to see them for yourself.

If you enjoy this pod, check out the “How Bout Them Celtics,” “First to the Floor,” and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network.

Listen to the “Celtics Lab” podcast on:

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