Rick Mahorn Talks WILD Bad Boy Pistons vs Celtics + Today's NBA w Cedric Maxwell

Rick Mahorn Talks WILD Bad Boy Pistons vs Celtics + Today's NBA w Cedric Maxwell

Author: CLNS Media Network c/o North Station Media May 6, 2026 Duration: 1:03:09
Cedric Maxwell sits down with Rick Mahorn for a raw old-school NBA conversation. Mahorn breaks down how the Bad Boy Pistons defended Michael Jordan, why playoff basketball is still about physicality, how he would guard Joel Embiid, Victor Wembanyama, Giannis, Nikola Jokic and Karl-Anthony Towns, plus stories about Dennis Rodman, Isaiah Thomas, Larry Bird, Robert Parish and the Celtics-Pistons rivalry. From the Jordan Rules to today’s injury concerns, Maxwell and Mahorn compare the toughness of the 80s NBA with the modern game. In this episode, Cedric Maxwell is joined by NBA Champion and Detroit Pistons legend, Rick Mahorn. The two friends dive into the 2026 NBA Playoffs, giving their thoughts on the Celtics-76ers and Magic-Pistons series. Then they reminisce about their careers and the evolution of the NBA since then. Cedric puts Rick on the spot, asking him how he'd fare against today's big men and about the Pistons' famous plan to stifle Michael Jordan. Rick also talks about his relationship with Isiah Thomas and Dennis Rodman and shares stories from the Bad Boy Pistons era. The Cedric Maxwell 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

The Cedric Maxwell Boston Celtics Podcast offers a direct line to one of the franchise's most iconic voices. As the 1981 NBA Finals MVP and a current team broadcaster, Cedric "Cornbread" Maxwell brings a perspective few can match, blending championship experience with a sharp, contemporary eye for the game. Alongside CLNS Media's John Zannis, Maxwell breaks down the latest Celtics action, from roster moves and playoff pushes to the nuances of a single play. This isn't just analysis; it's a conversation that pulls back the curtain on professional basketball, filled with the kind of stories, humor, and blunt honesty that only a Celtics legend can provide. You'll hear unfiltered reactions to wins and losses, candid evaluations of players and coaches, and reflections on how today's team stacks up against the greats of the past. Produced by the CLNS Media Network, this podcast is for anyone who wants to go beyond the box score and understand the heart and mind of the Boston Celtics. Tune in for regular episodes to get Max's thoughts delivered straight to you, wherever you listen.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Cedric Maxwell Boston Celtics Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Classic Cedric: A Life-changing Meeting w/Red Auerbach & Celtics [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:29
In part 2 of this 1-on-1, Max relives a meeting with Red Auerbach and the Celtics that changed his life in light of his autobiography "If These Walls Could Talk: Boston Celtics: Stories from the Boston Celtics Sideline,…
Lonnie Walker Signed + Gary Washburn Recaps Olympics Experience [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:34
Cedric Maxwell and Josue Pavon are joined by Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe to chop it up and discuss a variety of basketball topics. From Gary's time in Paris at the Olympics to the Celtics' recent moves, the guys co…
Classic Cedric: Regrets, Life in LA + Playing Alongside Larry Bird [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:32
In this revealing Cedric classic 1-on-1, Max relives life in LA, life's regrets, and playing with Larry Bird in light of the release of his autobiography "If These Walls Could Talk: Boston Celtics: Stories from the Bosto…
Celtics Extend Hauser, JT Talks About JB, and Team USA is Ready [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:59
Cedric Maxwell and Josue Pavon discuss the recent Celtics news, including Sam Hauser's four-year, $45 million contract extension, Jayson Tatum's revealing Sports Illustrated interview, and the beginning of Olympic play f…
Jaylen Brown CALLS OUT Nike & Addresses Derrick White [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:27
Cedric Maxwell and Josue Pavon discuss the recent comments made by Jaylen Brown regarding his US Olympic Team snub, and discuss whether Nike actually has a part to play in his exclusion from the squad. The Cedric Maxwell…
Gary Washburn on Lakers’ Bronny James & The Perk + Scal Feud [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:23
Cedric Maxwell and Josue Pavon are joined by Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe to discuss Gary's relationship with Joe Mazzulla, the beef between Scal and Perk, the Lakers drafting Bronny James, and much more! The Cedric…