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
Will the champion Celtics repeat in 2025 + Where Are All the Haters? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:25
Cedric Maxwell and Josue Pavon reflect on a long, successful season for the Boston Celtics ending in Banner 18. They discuss their experiences at the parade, what it will take for the Celtics to repeat, break down how th…
Chuck D on Rap & NBA’s Evolution + Favorite Max Memories [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:31
Cedric Maxwell and Josue Pavon are joined by Chuck D of Public Enemy, a legendary rapper and producer who is a lifelong Knicks fan. They discuss the evolution of the NBA, modern hip hop culture, and reflect on some of Ce…
Jason Kidd Loves Jaylen Brown + How Will Jayson Tatum Respond? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:50
Max and Josue react to Mavs coach Jason Kidd saying Jaylen Brown is the Celtics’ best player, Kyrie Irving revisiting his past in Boston, and how Jayson Tatum will respond in the NBA Finals Learn more about your ad choic…
Marc Spears on Tatum + Brown Hate & Kyrie Irving Returns to Boston [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:25
ESPN’s Marc Spears talks about how Jayson Tatum & Jaylen Brown are perceived across the league, what to expect when Kyrie Irving returns to Boston, the NBA Finals & Luka Doncic 0:00 - Cedric Maxwell's eventful MVP trophy…
Are Celtics DISRESPECTED by the National Media? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:54
Max and Josue discuss several hot topics in their latest episode: whether the Celtics are disrespected by the national media, the possibility of the Pacers getting swept, who will win the East Finals MVP, and Dallas bein…
Knicks or Pacers? + Paul Pierce Slips Up [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:37
Max & Josue discuss which teams they’d prefer the Celtics face in the Eastern Conference Finals, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers’ open head coach position, and Paul Pierce’s recent slip-up Learn more about your a…
Grant Williams Talks Joe Mazzulla, Trade To Hornets & Ime Udoka [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:31
Hornets forward Grant Williams talks about his reputation since splitting his season between Dallas & Charlotte, playing with Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic, and the difference between playing for former Celtics head coach…
Celtics - Heat Game 2 Takeaways [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:28
Cedric Maxwell and Josue Pavon sit down to discuss the Celtics' loss to the Miami Heat in Game 2, and break down what the C's need to do to right the ship. That, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg…
Is The Warriors Dynasty Over? + Celtics vs Heat [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:28
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 & previe…