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Former Celtic Shane Larkin on EuroLeague cancellation and Jayson Tatum's star potential May 26, 2020

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Former Celtic Shane Larkin joins the Celtics Talk Podcast to discuss the cancellation fo the EuroLeague, his time in Boston and why he thinks Jayson Tatum could one day be the best player in the NBA. Chris, Sherrod and Kyle also get into the NBA potentially returning and what it could look like for certain teams if and when it does.

2:00 - How optimistic are you that basketball will return and what could the format look like?

8:00 - Which team will benefit the most from having the last couple of months off?

17:00 - Shane Larkin joins the podcast and talks about the EuroLeague shutting down for the season and what is next for him in his career

21:00 - Shane talks about his experience with the Celtics and explains why he thinks Jayson Tatum could become the best player in the NBA

28:15 - What was Shane's experience like working with Brad Stevens?

31:30 - What moment in Shane's career does he remember the most?

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Donnie Wahlberg: Why NBA games with no fans will work and will be fascinating May 21, 2020

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Celtics Superfan Donnie Wahlberg chats with Sherrod Blakely about why this year’s Celtics team was his favorite, and why he thinks an NBA win no fans will be just as entertaining. Our Celtics Talk crew discusses his comments and give their picks for which Celtics team they want to see a ‘last dance’ documentary on.

4:00- Donnie Wahlberg discusses attending Celtics game vs Jazz before COVID-19 outbreak

9:45- Donnie explains why this year’s Celtics team is his favorite of all-time

14:20- Out of all the New England sports teams, why did Donnie pick the Celtics as his team?

16:15- Why Donnie thinks NBA with no fans will be good

19:45- Which Celtics team do we want to see a ‘last dance’ on?

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Dan Crawford: Rasheed Wallace was ‘impossible’ to referee, how Brad Stevens 'gets his shots in at the refs' May 19, 2020

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Former NBA referee Danny Crawford joins the Celtics Talk Podcast to give insight into his 30+ years with the NBA. Danny shares stories about Rasheed Wallace, Tommy Heinsohn and Brad Stevens and also talks about what it was like to be a part of the infamous Michael Jordan "push off" in Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals.

2:00 - Danny Crawford reflects on Michael Jordan's infamous "push off" in Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals

5:45 - Danny explains why Rasheed Wallace was the most difficult NBA player he ever had to deal with as a referee

11:00 - What does Danny really think of Tommy Heinsohn?

16:00 - Danny explains why Brad Stevens is a "sneaky" coach

24:30 - Who does Danny think is the greatest NBA player, LeBron James or Michael Jordan?

35:00 - How optimistic are Chris, Kyle and Sherrod that the NBA will return this season?

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NY Post's Brian Lewis on Kyrie wanting to play Kemba and Nets' future as potential beasts in the East May 13, 2020

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The New York Post's Brian Lewis joins A. Sherrod Blakely to discuss Kyrie Irving wanting to play 1-on-1 with Kemba Walker. Lewis also offers his thoughts on the long-term potential of the Brooklyn Nets and what changes he'd like to see on and off the court once the NBA returns.

0:50 – The New York Post’s Brian Lewis on Kyrie Irving wanting to play Kemba Walker 1-on-1. Is this a Boston-New York thing or something else?

4:25 – What should we expect from the Nets once Kyrie and Kevin Durant return? Should they be considered the favorites in the East?

11:00 – Brian offers his thoughts on Michael Jordan and what he’s learned from “The Last Dance” docuseries.

13:45 – Sherrod and Brian debate which NBA players they’d most want to see play each other 1-on-1.

16:25 – Sherrod and Brian discuss what changes they’d like to see on and off the court once the NBA returns.

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Bulls insider K.C. Johnson on "Last Dance" Bulls and Danny Ainge May 12, 2020

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NBC Sports Chicago's K.C. Johnson joins A. Sherrod Blakely to talk about "The Last Dance" docuseries from an insider's perspective. The two also discuss comparing both Michael Jordan's Bulls to Bill Russell's Celtics as well as the Bulls' current front office vs. the Celtics success under Danny Ainge.

1:00 - Bulls insider for NBC Sports Chicago K.C. Johnson about the emotional episodes 7 and 8 of "The Last Dance" docuseries. Has the series focused enough on Scottie Pippen? Should the Bulls have won more than six championships?

9:40 - Which dynasty was better: The "Last Dance" Bulls or Bill Russell's 60s Celtics?

12:45 - Sherrod and K.C. talk about the current Bulls front office and it's desire to become a championship-caliber team once again.

15:21 - K.C. gives an outsider's perspective of Danny Ainge's tenure with the Celtics and his management style.

19:15 - Sherrod and K.C. play a quick round of "Who ya got?" Who from "The Last Dance" does he think we should be hearing from more than we are?

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Marc J. Spears highlights special personalities of Grant Williams and Jaylen Brown May 08, 2020

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Marc J. Spears from ESPN The Undefeated joins A. Sherrod Blakely to discuss the likelihood of the NBA returning this summer, the popularity of "The Last Dance" series, Dennis Rodman's career, the interesting personality of Jaylen Brown and more.

1:00 - Marc Spears gives his thoughts on the potential return of the NBA in 2020.

4:00 - With "The Last Dance" series on Michael Jordan becoming a smash hit, Marc and Sherrod discuss what separates it from other docuseries. The two also discuss Dennis Rodman's antics and career.

10:00 - Marc and Sherrod talk about the intelligence and personality of both Grant Williams and Jaylen Brown and their significance to Boston.

14:40 - Marc and Sherrod wrap up with a quick game of "Who ya got?" - Which NBA head coach today would allow a player to take an in-season vacation and which Celtics player would you want to be quarantined with?

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