These aren't just two white guys from Boston talking hoops. Legendary basketball scribe Bob Ryan teams up with nationally renowned hoops insider Jeff Goodman and polarizing Boston sports broadcaster, Gary Tanguay, to bring you The Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman Podcast. Ryan, Goodman and Tanguay use over 100 years of combined experience on to provide you with an inside look at the world of NBA and NCAA basketball from two of the foremost experts and storytellers in the field. Basketball junkies can expect vibrant discussions, lively debates and bold statements that will keep everyone coming back. Clearly the generational gap is obvious and that's intentional. Of course, they do have a slight bias for the Boston Celtics. Subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts or find it on www.clnsmedia.com
Was Dave Cowens Lying About Larry Bird? Bob Ryan Responds
Was Dave Cowens telling the truth about never seeing Larry Bird play? Bob Ryan settles it — and the answer goes back further than you’d think. Cowens never watched Wilt Chamberlain, Wes Unseld, or Willis Reed on tape before playing them either. This wasn’t about Bird. This was just who Dave Cowens was. Plus: what would the Celtics have looked like with Cowens, Bird, AND Havlicek together? 🍀 Watch the original clip that started the debate: https://youtu.be/F0gk_COfa1Y — Chapters: 0:00 - Intro: Dave Cowens and Larry Bird 0:48 - 1979 Interview with Dave Cowens 1:26 - Cowens' Unique Basketball Philosophy 5:15 - Cowens' Off-Court Adventures and Folklore 7:53 - What If Havlicek Played With Bird? 9:43 - Do Great Players Exceed Expectations? — 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Where do the Celtics rank in Eastern Conference right now?
On this episode, Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman react to LeBron James’ decision to go to the Philadelphia 76ers and how that move shakes up the Eastern Conference. Are the Sixers the new favorites in the East? Where does this leave Jaylen Brown? The guys also discuss what to expect from the Celtics this upcoming season and a potential free agent target for Boston. 00:00 Intro 01:04 LeBron’s decision 06:39 What to expect from the Celtics 09:32 LeBron comparisions from other sports 15:31 PrizePicks 17:12 Favorites to win the East + Mike Gansey’s story 19:30 Where does this leave Jaylen Brown? 20:38 Biggest losers from LeBron signing with Philly 21:35 What’s next for Steph Curry? 24:59 Weak free agent class + Beal to Boston? 26:36 Thanks for watching! The Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast on CLNS is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in lineups when you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Looking Ahead to Jaylen Brown's Return to TD Garden
On this episode, Bob Ryan, Jeff Goodman, and Gary Tanguay react to the LeBron James situation as the league awaits his decision, preview Jaylen Brown’s return to TD Garden in October, and discuss the impact of the 2nd apron on the league. 00:00 Intro 00:49 Where will LeBron James end up? 10:16 PrizePicks 12:00 Jaylen Brown set to return to TD Garden in preseason 18:36 2nd apron discussion + dynasties vs parody in the NBA 28:07 Thanks for watching! The Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast on CLNS is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will Jaylen Brown Make Celtics REGRET Trade to 76ers?
Jeff Goodman, Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay final put in end to the Jaylen Brown trade and look at how Brown wit fit in Philadelphia with the 76ers and alongside the former league MVP Joel Embiid. They also look at the latest around the NBA where will LeBron play next year? Victor Wembanyama signs a cheaper extension to stay with Spurs and react to the Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro incident in Las Vegas. 0:00 - Welcome in 0:54 - How will Jaylen Brown fit in with Philadelphia 76ers? 8:48 - Where will LeBron James play next season? 14:03 - Prizepicks 15:43 - Victor Wembanyama signs extension with Spurs 20:10 - Former Heat teammates Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro get into fight in Las Vegas 23:06 - Will LeBron James announce this will be his last season? 26:27 - Wrapping up! Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 instantly in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is Bill Chisholm a THREAT to the Celtics?
Jeff Goodman and Gary Tanguay break down the fallout from the Jaylen Brown trade — was it about money, fit, or ownership philosophy? Bob Ryan calls in from Maine to weigh in on the private equity concerns surrounding Bill Chisholm and whether the Celtics are headed toward a Red Sox-style "good enough to sell tickets" model. They also dig into Paul George's role with the new-look Celtics, what Mazzulla has to work with, and where LeBron might land next. 0:00 - Intro 1:03 - Breaking Down the Jaylen Brown Trade Decision 3:26 - Was Paul George the Right Move? 5:00 - Private Equity Ownership & Financial Concerns 6:47 - Bob Ryan Joins from Maine 9:03 - Are the Celtics Becoming the Red Sox? 12:05 - PrizePicks 13:58 - What's Brad Stevens' Future If This Goes Wrong? 16:27 - What Boston Still Needs to Compete 18:20 - Paul George's Hostile Fan Reception 22:18 - Mazzulla's Roster Puzzle: George, Robinson & Conley 24:20 - Are the 76ers Dangerous? LeBron's Future 27:20 - LeBron's Best Landing Spot: Philly, Miami or Cleveland? Celtics on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 instantly in lineups when you play your first $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reacting to the Jaylen Brown trade
On this episode, Bob, Jeff, and Gary react to the shocking news that Jaylen Brown is being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George and four picks. They try to make sense of the trade, how we got here, and what's next for the Celtics. The Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast on CLNS is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What Celtics need to add this offseason, future of Jaylen Brown, and NBA Draft thoughts
On this episode, Jeff and Bob react to the latest trades from around the league, including the Celtics' failed move for Giannis Antetokounmpo. They discuss the "uncertain" Jaylen Brown situation and where Boston and Brown go from here. Later, Jeff gives his thoughts on Chris Cenac Jr. and Dillon Mitchell and reacts to the draft as a whole. The Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast on CLNS is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jalen Brunson and the Greatest Small Guards of All time
On this episode, Bob Ryan gives 2026 Finals MVP Jalen Brunson his flowers after leading the New York Knicks to their first NBA title since 1973. He compares him to the other great small guards in NBA history, assesses where Brunson ranks amongst Knicks legends, and breaks down what makes him special. The Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast on CLNS is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bob Ryan: There Is NO REASON to Get Rid of Jaylen Brown!
Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman dig into the Giannis-to-Boston rumors once again — is it finally time to move on from the Tatum-Brown era, or is health the real risk with Antetokounmpo? They debate whose team it actually is right now, whether Joe Mazzulla can solve the touches problem the way Phil Jackson once did, and what a realistic package from Miami would even look like. Plus: a deep dive into the Knicks' historic championship run — crediting Leon Rose's roster-building, the decision to move on from Tom Thibodeau, and why Jalen Brunson's old-school mentality and work ethic might be more responsible for New York's title than anyone's giving him credit for. 0:00 - Intro 0:56 - The Giannis-Jaylen Brown Trade Debate Resurfaces 1:13 - Bob's Concern: Can Giannis Stay Healthy? 2:28 - Has the Tatum-Brown Era Run Its Course? 4:04 - Why Giannis's Game Fits Better with Boston's Style 5:55 - Whose Team Is It, Tatum's or Brown's? 6:16 - The Phil Jackson Comparison & What Great Coaches Actually Do 9:48 - Is It a Talent Problem or a Chemistry Problem? 11:57 - PrizePicks 13:43 - Would Trading for Giannis Alone Be Enough? 16:24 - The "No Top 50 Player" Narrative Around the Knicks 17:58 - Why Brunson Is Better Than People Are Admitting 21:30 - The Karl-Anthony Towns Comparison & Style Adjustments 25:05 - Bob's Final Thoughts: Crediting Leon Rose's Roster Building 26:05 - Why Firing Tibbs Was the Right Move 28:23 - Giving Dolan Credit for Hiring Leon Rose 30:03 - Don't Undervalue a Great Offensive Rebounder 30:48 - Outro Celtics on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bob Ryan: Larry Bird Was a CRIMINALLY Underrated Defender
Bob Ryan goes deep on one of basketball's most underrated topics — Larry Bird's defense. Was he actually good? Bob makes the case that Bird was far better than his reputation suggests, breaking down his three straight All-Defensive Second Team selections, his ability to clamp down situationally late in games, and his most iconic defensive moments including the steal on Isaiah Thomas and a legendary 36-point, 21-rebound clinic against the Lakers. Plus — how Bird accomplished more statistically with the ball in his hands less than almost anyone in NBA history, and why there's still never been another player quite like him. 0:00 - Intro 0:47 - Did Analytics Actually Measure Bird's Defense? 1:30 - Bird Was All-Defensive Second Team 3 Years in a Row 2:18 - How Bird Would Lurk & Clamp Down Late in Games 3:08 - The 1984 Finals: Bird's Most Complete Defensive Performance 4:39 - The Famous Steal on Isaiah Thomas 5:32 - "Sit Back and Enjoy the Show" — Bird's 36/21 Game vs. Magic 6:43 - PrizePicks 8:34 - How Would Bird's Defense Hold Up in Today's Game? 9:18 - Bird's Photographic Memory & Basketball IQ 11:33 - The Most Underrated Thing About Bird: Producing Without the Ball 12:34 - Jokic & Dirk Have Larry in Them — But There's Only One Bird 13:01 - Bird's Work Ethic & Making Himself a Defender 14:22 - Outro CLNS Media’s preferred Daily Fantasy partner is PrizePicks. Sign up at https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Use Code CLNS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs COME BACK Against Knicks?
The Knicks are up 3-1 on the Spurs after one of the wildest comebacks in NBA Finals history — and Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman break it all down. How did San Antonio blow a 29-point lead? What does this mean for Wembanyama's legacy? And is Leon Rose the most underrated executive in basketball? 0:00 - Intro 0:46 - Knicks Come Back from Down 29 — How'd It Happen? 1:23 - The Spurs Borrowed the Celtics Playbook 2:07 - Are the Knicks the Most Likable Team in Years? 4:45 - Leon Rose Deserves All the Credit 6:00 - Jalen Brunson: Average Draft Pick, All-Time Run 7:16 - Wembanyama's Image Has Taken a Beating 11:14 - PrizePicks 12:23 - De'Aaron Fox's Struggles 16:29 - Is This Series Over? 19:47 - What Does a Finals Loss Mean for Wembanyama? 26:02 - Are the Knicks a Blueprint for Teams Without a Star? 26:50 - Wrapping Up! Celtics on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bob Ryan Remembers the BEST All-Time Knicks and Spurs
In the latest episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman podcast, Bob takes a trip down memory lane to talk about his stories with the all-time greats of the two current NBA Finals teams. Don't miss this in-depth look at Tim Duncan, Walt Frazier, George Gervin, and more! 0:00 - Intro 0:55 - Walt Frazier 4:16 - Michael Ray Richardson 5:20 - Bernard King 8:54 - PrizePicks 10:57 - Willis Reed 12:08 - David Robinson 14:40 - Tim Duncan 17:19 - George Gervin 19:39 - Wrapping Up! CLNS Media’s preferred Daily Fantasy partner is PrizePicks. Sign up at https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Use Code CLNS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can the Spurs Bounce Back Against the Knicks?
In the latest episode of the Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman NBA podcast, the guys discuss the NBA Finals matchup between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks. After falling short in Game 1, can Wemby and co. bounce back in Game 2? Celtics on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What happened to Wilt Chamberlain in the 1969 & 1970 NBA Finals?
On this episode, Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay reminisce about the legendary Wilt Chamberlain. Bob tells the story of Wilt's fallout with Lakers head coach Butch van Breda Kolff in 1969, which could have cost the Lakers a championship. He then recalls the famous series vs the Knicks in the 1970 Finals, where Willis Reed famously returned from injury for Game 7 and fired up the Madison Square Garden faithful who saw their team win the championship for the first time, thanks to an incredible performance from Walt Frazier. Finally, Bob and Gary remember Wilt as a person, including his relationship with Bill Russell. The Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast on CLNS is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bob Ryan explains why the Celtics should keep Jaylen Brown
On this episode, Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay react to the Knicks' incredible playoff run as they await the Western Conference champion. Bob analyzes how New York was so dominant, why their coaching change paid off, and the two potential finals matchups. Then the guys discuss what they’ve seen from the Spurs and Thunder in the Western Conference Finals and evaluate what’s next for Jaylen Brown and the Celtics, featuring Bob’s reasoning for why he doesn’t want Giannis in Boston. The Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast on CLNS is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Celtics 'What Ifs' with Bob Ryan: Len Bias and Reggie Lewis
On this episode, Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay play a game of 'what if?' Bob theorizes how good Reggie Lewis and Len Bias would have been had they not tragically passed away. Bias was an All-American star at the University of Maryland who died of a fatal cocaine overdose on June 19, 1986, just two days after being drafted to Boston. Reggie Lewis, the captain of the Celtics, tragically died of sudden cardiac death on July 27, 1993, during an off-season practice at Brandeis University. The Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast on CLNS is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Knicks Bounce Back, Wemby the Next MVP?
In this episode, Bob and Gary react to the first few games of the NBA Conference Finals, including the Knicks' comeback in Game 1 vs Cleveland and what we've seen from Victor Wembanyama vs the Thunder. They preview potential finals matchups, and Bob breaks down the new NBA lottery rules, discussing what it means for the league moving forward. The Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast on CLNS is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Could the Celtics Land Giannis AND Lebron?
Bob Ryan, Jeff Goodman, and Gary Tanguay discuss the latest rumors surrounding the Boston Celtics and propose a legendary team-up that would shake up the entire NBA. They also discuss the current NBA playoff picture, and pay respect to Jason Collins and Brandon Clarke. 0:00 - Intro 0:53 - Are the Knicks Ready to Win it All? 6:38 - Who Will Make the Finals? 13:15 - PrizePicks 14:17 - Lakers Get Swept 16:53 - Giannis and Lebron to Boston? 20:30 - Pistons vs Cavaliers 23:06 - Would Celtics Have Gotten Destroyed by Knicks? 24:34 - Remembering Jason Collins and Brandon Clarke 27:19 - Wrapping Up! Celtics on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bob Remembers the TIDE TURNING For the 90s Knicks
Bob Ryan takes a trip down memory lane to remember when Larry Bird and the Celtics lost their momentum against the 90s Knicks with the arrival of Patrick Ewing. CLNS Media is Powered by: Prize Picks 💰 - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bob Ryan REACTS to Celtics Playoff Loss
Hosts Gary Tanguay and Bob Ryan discuss what went wrong for the Boston Celtics as they squandered their first-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers after holding a commanding 3-1 lead. CLNS Media is Powered by: Prize Picks 💰 - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
