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Meter talks about the Celtics 86-83 victory over the Cavaliers last night and what Danny Ainge has in mind with the trade deadline fast approaching in a few weeks. Meter also talks about Bobby Valentine’s comments on former Red Sox catcher, Jason Varitek.
game of his rookie year out of Purdue. Those were two big reasons why. “I think anybody can run. I mean, [ Kareem Abdul - Jabbar ] was running at 37, 38, and 40,” Doc Rivers joked. “So it’s not that – whatever your speed is
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consensus has him ranked fourth or fifth on the all-time centers list behind Bill Russell , Wilt Chamberlain and Kareem Abdul - Jabbar in some order and possibly behind Hakeem Olajuwon as well. Judgment also holds that Shaq could have been more dominant
Shaquille O'Neal's video message (via Twitter), Wednesday afternoon Bill Russell . Wilt Chamberlain . Kareem Abdul - Jabbar . Shaquille O'Neal. The Mount Rushmore of NBA centers. Before we take a look at Shaquille O'Neal from a
at one time or another, by Kareem Abdul - Jabbar , Moses Malone, Larry ..... team. Jerry West Willis Reed Kareem Abdul - Jabbar Wilt Chamberlain John Havlicek ..... NBA first team of 1981: Kareem Abdul - Jabbar Larry Bird Julius Erving
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visiting SuperSonics, center Robert Parish became the fifth player in NBA history to appear in 1,200 games, joining Kareem Abdul - Jabbar , Elvin Hayes and which two former Celtics? QUOTE OF THE DAY: “Yeah, we’re pretty bad giving up yardage
probably the greatest Laker of all-time," O'Neal said. "If he gets another championship, he'll tie with Kareem [ Abdul - Jabbar , with six]. That will put him up there." Added O'Neal: "It's a different kind of great. He had the
the greatest Laker of all-time,” O’Neal said. “If he gets another championship, he’ll tie with Kareem [ Abdul - Jabbar , with six]. That will put him up there.” Added O’Neal: “It’s a different kind of great
resume who isn’t in the Hall of Fame. If he were to achieve those milestones, he would join Hakeem Olajuwon , Kareem Abdul - Jabbar , David Robinson , Patrick Ewing , Shaquille O’Neal , Tim Duncan and Robert Parrish as the only players to reach those
Hawks. You also get Russell and the 1964-65 Celtics against Elgin Baylor , Jerry West and the Lakers. Because Kareem Abdul - Jabbar is also featured among the 15 NBA legends, you get his 1986-87 Lakers against Bird, Danny Ainge
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!
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.
D&C begin the show reacting to the embarassing loss by the Celtics in Game 4. They touch on if the series is over if the C's win tonight, the status of Avery Bradley's shoulder injury, and recap Gerry's performance at the Run-Walk to Home Base.
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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