664: Tatum Should Come Back SOON w/ Cedric Maxwell

664: Tatum Should Come Back SOON w/ Cedric Maxwell

Author: CLNS Media Sports Network February 20, 2026 Duration: 1:23:30
Cedric Maxwell is the color analyst for the Boston Celtics Radio Network and the MVP of the 1981 NBA Finals. Max joins the program to discuss Jayson Tatum's potential return, what it's like coming back from injury, and why the Jay's still make sense as a tandem. X: @cedricmaxwell81 8:04 Jayson Tatum is apprehensive about returning  16:49 Tatum oversharing?? 33:39 Stop pinning Tatum and Brown against each other 42:00 What is Jaylen/Jayson dynamic the rest of the year? 49:22 New All Star format worked? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Thursday, February 19th 2026. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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