Tag: Cedric Maxwell

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!

Listen to the “Celtics Lab” podcast on:

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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.

Cedric Maxwell on the Boston Celtics’ trades for Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis

How do these players new to Boston look from the point of view of someone who has won a title with the Celtics?

By now you have likely heard all about the Boston Celtics two new star players in Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis from analysts telling you nearly everything there is to know about the trades that brought them to the Celtics. But how do these players new to Boston look from the point of view of someone who has won a title with the Celtics?

Host of the eponymous CLNS Media “Cedric Maxwell” podcast, Cornbread (as Maxwell is called for a nickname) recently weighed in on a recent episode of his show in conversation with cohost Josue Pavon, and the pair broke down their thoughts on the moves now that the dust has settled on the blockbuster trades.

To hear what they had to say about having both Holiday and Porzingis wearing Celtics green and white this season, check out the clip embedded below.

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How many of Boston’s players have been named Finals MVP – and who were they?

Can you name the players — and better yet, the seasons — Boston had a player named Finals MVP?

Even though the award was created in 1969, the final year of the Boston Celtics’ golden era of championships in the 1960s (and despite winning the title, they didn’t have a player win the award), only their rival Los Angeles Lakers can lay claim to more NBA Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards since it was first created.

Since that year, the Celtics have had one of their players named Finals MVP six times total among five total players, one particular superstar getting the nod in two separate Finals Platform. Who are the players, and when are the seasons when they won it?

Make your guesses and scroll down to see how you did.

Celtics alum, broadcaster Cedric Maxwell on the Damian Lillard trade

What will the Bucks look like when they face off against the new-look Celtics?

What does the Milwaukee Bucks trading for All-Star point guard Damian Lillard look like for the balance of power in the East? Former Boston Celtics forward Cedric Maxwell shared his thoughts on the Lillard deal and how it may change the playing field of the league’s Eastern Conference on a recent episode of his eponymous CLNS Media “Cedric Maxwell” podcast.

Cornbread expressed his admiration for Lillard’s skills, leadership, and scoring ability, and believes the addition of Lillard alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo is a great move for Milwaukee next season. However, he acknowledges that Lillard is not as strong a defender as Holiday, the player he’s replacing.

What will the Bucks look like when they face off against the new-look Celtics?

Take a look at the clip embedded above to hear Maxwell’s point of view.

Listen to the “Celtics Lab” podcast on:

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3zBKQY6

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3GfUPFi

YouTube: https://bit.ly/3F9DvjQ

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The Boston Celtics have retired 24 jersey numbers – these are the players so honored

It’s no coincidence this team has the most retired jersey numbers with 17 banners hanging alongside them as of Oct. 2023.

There are no teams in the history of the NBA to have more titles than the Boston Celtics — at least not yet — so it makes sense there are no other franchises with more retired numbers to honor the players over the decades who earned and hung those banners.

In fact, there are no teams in any sport with more retired jersey numbers at 24 overall, a reflection of the excellence behind the Celtics mystique built by franchise architect Red Auerbach. From his signing with the team as coach and general manager onward, Boston became one of the premier teams of the greatest basketball league on the planet.

But who were the players for which those jerseys were retired? Let’s take a look at them all as of Oct. 2022.

Cedric Maxwell on the significance of Jayson Tatum working out with Paul Pierce

Will it pay off on the basketball court next season?

As the most storied franchise in the history of the league, the Boston Celtics have no shortage of elite former players that current Celtics can pick the brains of.

All-NBA forward Jayson Tatum made news this offseason for his close work with Boston Hall of Fame small forward Paul Pierce.

To that end, fellow Celtics great and current broadcaster Cedric Maxwell recently took the time to talk about the changing dynamics of NBA offseasons, particularly how players like Tatum and Jaylen Brown are approaching their offseason training compared to the past, putting in work together and with the Boston stars of the past.

Will it pay off on the basketball court next season?

Check out the clip embedded above to hear what Maxwell and cohost Josue Pavon had to say about this new development in Boston offseason preparations.

Listen to the “Celtics Lab” podcast on:

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3zBKQY6

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3GfUPFi

YouTube: https://bit.ly/3F9DvjQ

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