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Boston Celtics 1984 reunion: Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, Robert Parish, and Cedric Maxwell are together again

You know that the title town vibes are high when these guys are in the house.

You know that the title town vibes are high when legendary Boston Celtics alumni Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, Robert Parish, and Cedric Maxwell are in the city of Boston ahead of the Celtics taking on the Miami Heat in the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs.

CLNS Media reporters Josue Pavon and Nick Gelso were there in the flesh to provide us with exclusive coverage from the 1984 Celtics reunion featuring Bird, Maxwell, Parish, and McHale. The iconic Celtics players gathered for the grand opening of Dick’s House of Sport at Prudential Center on this past Saturday (April 20).

Take a look at the clip embedded below to see the reunion for yourself.

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Joe Mazzulla’s need to hang Banner 18 with the Boston Celtics is reportedly intense

It certainly does not hurt to have your head coach as hungry to win an NBA title as his players happen to be.

It certainly does not hurt to have your head coach as hungry to win an NBA title as his players happen to be, and in the case of the Boston Celtics, they evidently have that in their corner. Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla recently shared how hungry he is to hang Banner 18 for Boston to 1981 Celtics Finals MVP Cedric Maxwell on the latter’s eponymous CLNS Media podcast.

To talk it over on a recent episode, Jack Simone and Sam Lafrance, the hosts of the CLNS Media “How Bout Them Celtics!” podcast, sat down and reflected on what it means to have the coach so gung-ho for Boston.

Take a look at the clip embedded below to hear what they had to say.

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Celtics champ and broadcaster Cedric Maxwell on Boston’s playoff journey

Maxwell knows a few things about the Celtics in the NBA Finals.

Champion Boston Celtics forward and current day Boston broadcaster Cedric Maxwell knows a few things about the Celtics in the NBA Finals. So when the former Finals MVP has something to say about how Boston might get back to the NBA’s biggest stage, we probably ought to listen.

Speaking on a recent episode, the hosts of the CLNS Media “First to the Floor” podcast linked up with Cornbread to talk about the Celtics’ playoff rotation, this year’s championship prospects, and which modern players compare closely to Max back in his playing days.

Take a look at the clip embedded below to hear what they had to say.

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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Joe Mazzulla will do anything to bring another title to the Boston Celtics

They spoke about the pressure that comes with being the NBA’s best as the regular season winds down.

The Boston Celtics need the sort of head coach who is willing to do whatever it takes to win another title, and from what we are hearing from Celtics legend Cedric Maxwell, they happen to have one under contract.

That would of course be current Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla, who recently spoke with the former Boston forward and current Celtics broadcaster. Maxwell spoke about the encounter and what was said on a recent episode of his eponymous CLNS Media podcast with co-host Josue Pavon. Per Max, the two spoke about the pressure that comes with being the NBA’s best as the 2023-24 regular season winds down and the playoffs that are around the corner for the dominating Celtics.

Take a look at the clip embedded below to hear what he had to say.

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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Cedric Maxwell reacts to Boston’s Jaylen Brown in the NBA’s 2024 Dunk Contest

Maxwell shared his feelings about Brown’s participation in the Dunk Contest.

We have heard from players, fans, and NBA analysts what they think of this year’s NBA Slam Dunk Contest featuring star Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown, but what do the Celtics greats of the past think of it? While that might be a hard question to answer more generally, in the case of one of them, we have a clear reply.

And that Boston legend is current day Celtics broadcaster Cedric Maxwell, who won two NBA titles with the Celtics in the heady days of the 1980s. That era certainly had some greats taking part in the dunk contest, even if Maxwell never tried his own hand at it.

Maxwell shared his thoughts on the event and Brown in it on a recent episode of his eponymous CLNS Media “Cedric Maxwell” podcast.

Check it out above!

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Cedric Maxwell says that Boston’s Jayson Tatum needs to stop crying to referees

Maxwell knows a thing or two about how to work NBA officials on the court.

Boston Celtics legendary small forward and current-day NBC Sports Boston broadcaster Cedric Maxwell knows a thing or two about how to work NBA officials on the court. On a recent segment of the CLNS Media “Cedric Maxwell” podcast, the eponymous host and his cohost Josue Pavon speculate on what star Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is saying or doing to the referees to force such quick whistles, technicals, and ejections.

Drawing on his own experiences as a pro in need of a friendlier whistle from the officials, Max offers Tatum some strong advice on how to remedy his relationship with the refs.

As a bonus, both hosts indulge in a hilarious moment of making fun of LeBron James’ best acting — or as they say these days, ‘selling contact.’

Check it out in the clip embedded above!

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Boston alum Cedric Maxwell snaps back at Udonis Haslem for Bill Russell slander

Maxwell argued Russell’s legacy as a black man in the league should never be approached with disrespect.

In a recent episode of his “The OGs” podcast, cohost Udonis Haslem, a former Miami Heat player, made controversial comments about Hall of Fame Boston Celtics big man Bill Russell during a pregame speech. Haslem said “(expletive) Bill Russell” while discussing the retirement of Russell’s iconic No. 6 jersey in every NBA arena after his passing.

Fellow former NBAer Cedric Maxwell responded to those words on his own podcast, CLNS Media’s aptly named “Cedric Maxwell” podcast, and Cornbread did not take such comments lightly. Maxwell argued Russell’s legacy as a black man in the league should never be approached with disrespect.

He compared the situation to Jackie Robinson’s retired number in MLB and emphasized the importance of recognizing Russell’s contributions to the NBA, sharing his disappointment in Haslem, whom he otherwise admires, for making such remarks.

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Two-time Celtics champion is expecting another banner this season

Cedric Maxwell believes the Boston Celtics could win a championship at the end of the current season.

The Boston Celtics are arguably the most talented team in the NBA so far this season. Their roster is built around two-way talents who can impact both sides of the court at an elite level. As such, a growing contingent of fans and analysts believe the Celtics could secure their 18th banner this season.

Former Celtics champion and current Boston broadcaster Cedric Maxwell is one of those analysts/fans. In a recent interview with Sportskeeda’s Mark Medina, Maxwell shared his thoughts on Boston’s current chances and revealed he had been letting his former rival James Worthy hear all of his thoughts.

“I think they’ll do it. I say the same thing to my man, James Worthy. This year is going to be the year that solidifies that. Even though I look at LeBron as a marvel at what he’s able to do at a player his age. I know I wasn’t thinking about playing basketball at 39 on a competitive floor. But what he’s done has been amazing.”

Boston currently sits top of the Eastern Conference and is heading into their December 28 contest against a Detroit Pistons team that has lost 27 straight games while coming off the back of an impressive West Coast road trip that saw them win three out of four against contending-level teams.

With that in mind, Maxwell’s comments were both fair and logical. Boston is expected to be a championship team this season. The moves Brad Stevens made over the summer were for that exact reason. Now, all that’s left is for the Celtics to fulfill the prophecy, and that’s looking more and more likely with each passing week.

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On this day: Boston legends Reggie Lewis, Cedric Maxwell born

On this day, former Boston Celtics forwards Reggie Lewis and Cedric Maxwell were born.

On this day in Boston Celtics history, small forward Reggie Lewis was born back in 1965. Lewis would play his college ball at local Northeastern University under famed New England coaching legend Jim Calhoun and would be picked up with the 22nd overall selection in the 1987 NBA draft by the Celtics.

The former Husky had a solid rookie season, but an injury to star forward Larry Bird opened up an opportunity for Lewis to play a larger role with the team. The Maryland native took full advantage of it, scoring 18.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.5 steals per game, and just under a block per game that season.

It would be good for an All-Star bid in 1992, his sole such honor in his too-short career.

On this day: Ford trade; Minor signs; Hankinson, Stacom, McDonald, Maxwell, Downing debuts; Mangurian passes

On this day in Celtics history, Boston traded for Chris Ford, former owner Harry Mangurian passed and several players debuted for the team.

On this day in Boston Celtics history, shooting guard Chris Ford was traded to the team from the Detroit Pistons with draft assets for Earl Tatum in 1978. Ford, a product of the Villanova Wildcats, was taken by the Pistons with the 17th overall pick of the 1972 NBA draft after spending four seasons with his college alma mater.

He played for Detroit for seven seasons before he was dealt to the Celtics, developing a long-range shot he would eventually use to sink the first 3-pointer in NBA history, even if it wasn’t used anywhere near as often as it is today.

In a neat wrinkle of history, the 3 came in the same game Boston icon Larry Bird made his NBA debut in 1979.