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worst games have come against the Cavs, Raptors and Pistons. Some days he shares history with Oscar Roberston and Wilt Chamberlain . Other times he plays more like Brevin Knight . Some wonder why he can’t be more consistent. Others gaze in
Danny joined us for his weekly segment and talked to us about scouting tournaments, and what if anything he's going to do come trade deadline day.
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with Rex Ryan ?) And when it comes to the Brady-Manning rivalry, it's important to remember that even after Wilt Chamberlain left Philadelphia for the Lakers, he was still the closest thing Bill Russell had to a historical counterpoint
Magic Johnson in 1989. No one had recorded a triple double with at least 15 points, 20 assists and 15 assists since Wilt Chamberlain and Oscar Robertson . Kevin Garnett , not exactly known as a sentimental softie or a numbers-cruncher, said he was
rebounds, 13 assists -- remains his masterpiece. It was a stat line equaled by only two players: Oscar Roberston and Wilt Chamberlain . Rondo is also leading an offense that can’t score consistently and ranks 25th in points scored per 100 possessions
begin in earnest. The 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
talk to you soon." -- 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
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graduate: How do you like them apples? Rondo amassed 20 assists, 18 points and 17 rebounds for the first time since Wilt Chamberlain recorded a double triple-double in 1968, leading the C’s to a 115-111 overtime win over Lin’s Knicks on national
a big mistake by trading him. Rondo went out Sunday and posted the most impressive triple double in the NBA since Wilt Chamberlain in 1968, scoring 18 points, dishing out 20 assists and hauling down 17 rebounds in Boston’s 115-111 overtime
agree to a stipulation that he not make paid appearances outside of games. ♦ Friday marks the 50th anniversary of Wilt Chamberlain ‘s 100-point game for the Philadelphia Warriors against the Knicks. The Wall Street Journal has the story of
apparently practiced on his own the morning before games as a member of the C’s in the 1950s. Unsurprisingly, Wilt Chamberlain was not a big fan of the shootaround. “Wilt had a reputation of sleeping late,” said Sharman. The best part of the entire piece
draft prospects as anybody and doesn’t tend to go overboard, at least since he compared Darko Milicic to a young Wilt Chamberlain . Here’s his take ... Chad Ford on JaJuan Johnson : “Johnson has been a bit of an enigma for me the past two years. He
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.
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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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