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Jordan Russell Bird Magic Kareem Robertson Wilt Olajuwon Duncan LeBron With apologies to Kobe Bryant , Elgin Baylor , Jerry West and John Havlicek, that's the group. And I don't know how anyone could have watched LeBron James perform in Sunday
Mustard and Johnson continue the show chatting about the latest accolade for Larry Bird in which he was named "Executive of the Year" in the NBA. It's been quite the run for Larry and the guys take a look at the body of work. They then switch gears and give their take on the hardships facing Curt Schilling's video game company "38 Studios" and the various opinions on the hot-button topic.
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history have been named All-NBA first team ten or more times. One is Bob Cousy and the other two are Michael Jordan and Jerry West . 3. John Havlicek Very similar to Pierce, historically, both stayed in the same city forever, stayed healthy and
retirement -- at age 34, and when he came back to the Wizards at age 38, he shot 41.6 percent from the field). Jerry West is on almost everybody's list of the top three shooting guards in the history of basketball. He played just 31 games
lapsing into overwrought hyperbole filled with nostalgic asides. All around us are the living ghosts of Bill Russell and Jerry West . Kareem and Cowens. Bird and Magic. KG and Kobe . It’s the Celtics and Lakers in Game 7 of the NBA finals , and there
on Tuesday. (And if my life was on the line and I needed someone to sink the 25-point shot? I would choose either Jerry West or Dean Cain. I think Dean hit three of them in 1992, the same year he nearly stole Brenda from Dylan during his four
something suggesting that, and Tommy Heinsohn agreed with the notion (of course, Tommy once compared Greg Minor to Jerry West , so maybe he's not the most impartial source). I might be sold on the idea that Pierce can find the most ways
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headband since NBA commissioner David Stern issued a rule against wearing the logo upside down (a slight to Lakers legend Jerry West ) at the start of last season, but the Celtics point guard sported his good luck charm backwards against the Nets in a
J. (“The Nets? I don’t know who the Nets are.”). ... In a separate Times piece about Lakers legend Jerry West ‘s autobiography, in which The Logo reveals his lifelong bout with depression, the ever-classy Celtics legend Bill
Attendees included football and lacrosse legend Jim Brown ; basketball stars Julius Erving , George Gervin , Charles Barkley , Jerry West and Alonzo Mourning ; and baseball titans Reggie Jackson and Joe Morgan . A picture of Russell and Brown
Utah game Saturday night, which left Las Vegas sports books dealing with angry bettors on both sides. ♦ NBA legend Jerry West is coming out with an autobiography. In the San Jose Mercury News , Tim Kawakami writes about the revealing book, which
Mark Blount in a video game. Then again, there’s something pretty cool about being able to maneuver Russell against Jerry West , Elgin Baylor and the 1964-65 Lakers. All I ask is that his player rating is a perfect 100. 5. You
Christopher Price joins John Ryder to discuss Wes Welker signing his franchise tender. They also discuss what a crowded Patriots receiver corps will look like once the season starts, as well as the situation in the backfield.
Wes Welker joins Mut and Merloni to discuss his current contract status with the Patriots, if he thinks he'll be at the mandatory mini camp in June, and if he can see himself missing regular season games.
In the latest edition of the "It Is What It Is" podcast, WEEI.com's Christopher Price and former Patriots linebacker Matt Chatham discuss the state of the Patriots at the midpoint of the offseason, touching on what they've accomplished in the draft and free agency. The two also discuss the impact former teammates Willie McGinest and Matt Light had on both sides of the ball, as well as a look at why some players struggle with life after football.
ESPN NBA Insider Stephen A. Smith chats with D&C about the Celtics trying to close out Philly and if there will be a Game 7 back in Boston. He also comments on KG's future, how the Pacers have awakened the Heat, how special a coach Doc Rivers is, and his reaction to SNL's Jay Pharoah impersonation of him.
Grande & Max talked to the Celts big, who had three blocks and 10 points in the Game 5 victory.
Sean talked with Doc at the Garden about the Sixers' comeback in the last game, and about the history of Game 5's.
Will Middlebrooks spoke with Joe Castiglione & Dave O'Brien after the Red Sox beat the Birds in Baltimore, 8-6
Mike Aviiles hit his 2nd leadoff home run in a row, and spoke with Joe Castiglione & Dave O'Brien after the Red Sox take the series from the Phillies.
We talk to Red Sox broadcaster Dave O'Brien to get a preview of Sox-Phillies this weekend, a state of the team report, and ask why Bobby Valentine seems to contradict himself to many different reporters all the time.
Bruins Defensman Andrew Ference wraps up the Bruins Game 7 loss. He touches on just how the Capitals beat them, what his thought were on Ovechkin's performance, and how Tim Thomas' decision not to attend the White House visit affected the team.
NESN's Andy Brickley joined Dennis and Callahan to discuss the NHL playoffs and preview game 7 of the Bruins and Captials.
We're joined by NESN's own Jack Edwards after the Bruins knocked off the Caps in dramatic fashion to force a game 7 showdown this Wednesday at the Garden. Jack says: Bet on the Bear!
D&C breakdown Brandon Bass' domination in Game 5. The boys react to the C's poor first half, turning on the switch in the third quarter, Rondo changing the tone of the game, and the struggles the Celtics have had in Game 6 clinchers.
ESPN NBA Insider Stephen A. Smith chats with D&C about the Celtics trying to close out Philly and if there will be a Game 7 back in Boston. He also comments on KG's future, how the Pacers have awakened the Heat, how special a coach Doc Rivers is, and his reaction to SNL's Jay Pharoah impersonation of him.
John & Gerry chat about why Beckett is still so inconsistent and how well the Sox starting pitchers have performed. They also bring up if the Sox can comeback after their early season problems, the Yankees struggles and trouble with their long-term contracts, and Manny's return to baseball.
Mut and Lou preview Game 5 against the Sixers and talk about what a difference it makes when Avery Bradley is not on the floor playing defense.
Bob Ryan joins Mut and Merloni to discuss the Celtics loss to the Sixers in Game 4 and what he thinks will happen going forward.
Chris Mannix joins the show to discuss the Celtics shocking Game 4 loss, Lebron James, and who he thinks will play in the NBA Finals.
Even with the Celtics make a nice run in the Eastern Conference NBA playoffs, watching Oklahoma City and San Antonio play has made it abundantly clear that one of those teams will likely win the whole thing. We discuss.
We discuss the Red Sox turn-around, and how it may be the players themselves who helped motivate each other by having a closed door meeting away from Bobby V and team management.
Matt Light makes his media debut on NFL Live on ESPN and Wes Welker dummies up after saying things are going well with the Patriots, then bad, then well again, then bad.
Ryder and Kirk talk about what the Red Sox might do when their injured position players start making their return to the lineup and what that could mean for the struggling Kevin Youkilis.
Ryder and Kirk Minihane are talking about Josh Becketts impressive outing against the Seattle Mariners. They also talk about the Celtics-76ers series and how much energy the Celtics will have in game 3.
Mikey is back from Vegas and is talking all about his trip, the Mayweather-Cotto fight, Celtics and of course the Red Sox getting swept by the Orioles and what it will take for them to get things turned around.
The goon croons for a lost BeeGee, and Metallica on the accordion never sounded better.
Rhode Islanders vs Schilling... and they ain't happy.
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Jermaine O Neal joins Mut and Merloni in an attempt to let fans hear his side of the story on his time in Boston. Jermaine denies ever wanting to go to the Heat.
More from this showMut and Lou preview Game 5 against the Sixers and talk about what a difference it makes when Avery Bradley is not on the floor playing defense.
More from this showDale, Steve and Rob discuss the news about David Ortiz calling a players meeting which has resulted in 7 wins out of the last 9 games. Ken Rosenthal was the national reported to break this story and Rob Bradford talks about how he heard nothing about it while following the team on the road and in the clubhouse.
More from this showThe adorable Avalanna Routh was diagnosed at 9 months old with a rare brain cancer called AT/RT and has undergone many surgeries over the course of her life. Last August, she put a smile on everyone's face, when she joined the WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon and proclaimed her love for Justin Bieber. In fact, Avalanna had the chance to "marry him" thanks to the Jimmy Fund. On Monday, February 13th, Avalanna got to meet her "husband" for the first time. She, along with her parents Aileen and Cameron, sit down with D&C to talk about her big date with Justin Bieber. For more information, or to donate to AT/RT research, visit www.cureatrt.org.
More from this showChris Mannix joins the show to discuss the Celtics shocking Game 4 loss, Lebron James, and who he thinks will play in the NBA Finals.
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