A Sherrod Blakely joins Max & Josue to discuss what the Golden State Warriors should do heading into their off-season, what a shorthanded Heat team will look like against the Celtics in their first-round matchup & preview the Lakers' best-of-7 series against the champion Nuggets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Max & Josue discuss pressure mounting for Jayson Tatum & the No. 1 Celtics heading into their first-round playoff series and Mike Gorman Day at TD Garden, as the Voice of the Celtics is retiring after 43 seasons behind the mic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Basketball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2024, including players such as Chauncey Billups, Vince Carter, and Michael Cooper, was announced. Max explains why one name doesn’t belong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Philadelphia 76ers announced Joel Embiid will return before the end of the regular season. In light of blowing a 30-point deficit, could the Celtics’ first-round matchup be more challenging than anyone expected? The Boston Globe’s Gary Washburn joins to weigh in Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cedric Maxwell reveals a recent conversation with Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla about the pressure that comes with being the NBA’s best as the regular season winds down and the playoffs are around the corner for the dominating Celtics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After two disappointing losses on the road, are Jayson Tatum & the Celtics' struggles concerning for a team with championship aspirations? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us on this episode of the Cedric Maxwell Podcast on CLNS Media, with CLNS Founder Nick Gelso stepping in for Josue Pavon, joining Cornbread. Dive deep into the heart of Celtics basketball as we dissect what could be the biggest test of the season: the must-win game against the Golden State Warriors. From Klay Thompson’s benching to the sacrifices needed for a championship, this episode is packed with insider insights and passionate discussions about the Boston Celtics’ journey towards banner 18. In this episode, Cedric Maxwell opens up about his deep desire to see the Celtics clinch their 18th banner, reflecting the sentiment of fans and players alike. We also explore intriguing topics such as the Porzingis effect, the unique way Celtics could dominate by embracing 80s basketball, and why Brad Stevens deserves recognition as the NBA’s top executive. Plus, don’t miss our discussions on Tatum’s surprising lack of interaction with Larry Bird, proposals to revamp the NBA All-Star Game, and a compelling comparison between the 2024 and 2008 Celtics teams. 🏀 Special Offer: Get ahead in your sports game by visiting https://prizepicks.com/clns and use code CLNS to receive up to $100 in bonus bucks. Turn your basketball knowledge into winnings today! Subscribe to the Cedric Maxwell Podcast on CLNS Media for more deep dives into Celtics lore, exclusive interviews, and expert basketball analysis. Your journey into the heart of Celtics nation starts here. #CelticsNation #Banner18 #CedricMaxwellPodcast #CLNSMedia #BostonCeltics #NBAAnalysis — Join this channel to get access to perks, exclusive content, rate games, moments, footage and LIVE NBA Legends Q&A and AMAs with members! Start on link below! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWJOKseXd--YsDaUsOt06gA/join — TOPICS 00:00 - studio intro 01:03 - biggest Test of the Season: Celtics MUST WIN vs Golden State Warriors Sunday 03:00 - Klay Thompson to the bench vs Ray Allen refusing to in 2012 03:45 - championship sacrifices  04:43 - Celtics fans want banner 18 05:16 - championship feeling 05:45 - Max fears this team most vs celtics  06:12 - the Porzingis effect  07:00 - Celtics win by playing 80s basketball  10:30 - Brad Stevens is NBA Exec of Year 11:00 - support CLNS by turning your hoops Knowledge into cash with Prize Picks. Go to https://prizepicks.com/clns use code CLNS for up to $100 in bonus bucks.  12:30 - How has Tatum and Larry Bird never met? 14:00 - bring in the WNBA players to fix the nba all star game  15:00 - 2024 Celtics vs 2008 Celtics 16:00 - Cedric Maxwell wants banner 18 “so badly” — CLNS Media’s preferred Daily Fantasy partner is PrizePicks. For a 100% match play (up to $100), start your DFS adventure today by going to https://prizepicks.com/CLNS Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS for a first deposit match up to $100! Pick more. Pick less. It’s that Easy! Football season may be over, but the action on the floor is heating up. Whether it’s Tournament Season or the fight for playoff homecourt, there’s no shortage of high stakes basketball moments this time of year. Quick withdrawals, easy gameplay and an enormous selection of players and stat types are what make PrizePicks the #1 daily fantasy sports app! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Max & Josue recap the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend, weigh in on JJ Redick's gripe with Doc Rivers, the Milwaukee Bucks & more. Get buckets with your first bet on FanDuel, America’s Number One Sportsbook. Because right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning FIVE DOLLAR BET! That’s A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – if your bet wins! Just, visit FanDuel.com/BOSTON and shoot your shot! Bet on all your favorite NBA players and teams with: ● Quick Bets ● Live Same Game Parlays ● Exclusive Props ● And more! FanDuel, Official Sportsbook Partner of the NBA. DISCLAIMER: Must be 21+ and present in select states. First online real money wager only. $10 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets that expire 7 days after receipt. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. FanDuel is offering online sports wagering in Kansas under an agreement with Kansas Star Casino, LLC. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG in Colorado, Iowa, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia and Vermont. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 in Arizona, 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut, 1-800-9-WITH-IT in Indiana, 1-800-522-4700 or visit ksgamblinghelp.com in Kansas, 1-877-770-STOP in Louisiana, visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland, visit 1800gambler.net in West Virginia, or call 1-800-522-4700 in Wyoming. Hope is here. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support in Massachusetts or call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY in New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Max & Josue react to the Celtics losing to a LeBron James and Anthony Davis-less Lakers team & Marcus Smart’s return to TD Garden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Max & Josue react to the Bucks' Doc Rivers hire, Luka Doncic's 73-point performance, and the Miami Heat trading for former Celtic Terry Rozier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ime Udoka reveals new information on how much Celtics players knew about his suspension in 2022, how Katt Williams' recent interview with Shannon Sharpe impacted the sports world, and how Josue changed Max's opinion on why Bill Belichick should retire from the NFL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pistons legend Rick Mahorn shares his best stories on facing Cedric Maxwell, battling the Celtics in the 80s, mentoring a young Charles Barkley, and Detroit's unique defensive strategy against a young Michael Jordan and the Bulls Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the best record in the NBA, the Celtics (24-6) have turned a significant corner this season & we explain why. Also, we respond to retired Heat center Udonis Haslem's story involving Bill Russell, which was told on a recent podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Celtics dominated throughout their five-game home stand, but will their momentum carry into this week's west-coast road trip? And, why Max believes Draymond Green's recent suspension could mean he's played his last game as a member of the Warriors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESPN's Stephen A Smith delivers his take on Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the Celtics' championship aspirations, teams affected most by the NBA's In-Season Tournament, how the league's players have changed over the years, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Max & Josue share their In-Season Tournament predictions. How will the Celtics do without Porzingis & Max breaks down why Jayson Tatum was ejected from Friday night's win against the Sixers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can the Celtics stay afloat with Kristaps Porzingis out for the foreseeable future with a calf injury? And will the 76ers get over the hump? Philadelphia Inquirer's Keith Pompey weighs in and provides the latest on Kelly Oubre & the Philadelphia Police Department. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NBA handed Warriors forward Draymond Green a five-game suspension, but did the punishment fit the crime? Also, the Celtics extend their winning streak after facing adversity, but how long will Boston's streak last? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boston Globe's Gary Washburn rehashes his back & forth with Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla with Max & Josue and discusses Boston's offensive advantages and flaws three weeks into the regular season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2023-24 Celtics swept the opening week of the NBA season. Is this team better than we expected? Is Boston destined to be the league's best? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices