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EPISODE · Oct 23, 2018 · 41 MIN

Bob Cousy discusses relationship with Bill Russell, stories from his playing days, and thoughts on the Celtics

from Celtics Talk · host NBC Sports Boston

1:00 - Kyle Draper, A. Sherrod Blakely, and Chris Forsberg discuss how the Celtics have started off the season and why Kyrie Irving has struggle shooting in the first few games.9:03 - Who will be the Celtics top scorer this season? Jayson Tatum or Kyrie Irving?14:08 - Bob Cousy and author Gary Pomerantz join the podcast to discuss their new book, The Last Pass, which recounts Cousy's relationship with Bill Russell.15:10 - Cousy's thoughts on Kyrie Irving returning from injury, Jayson Tatum's early rise to being a superstar, and the job Brad Stevens has done with the Celtics20:00 - Gary Pomerantz discusses Cousy and Russell's relationship and how Cousy wishes he had Bill Russell's back more often than he did.23:50 - Bob Cousy on the Celtics drafting the Chuck Cooper, having the first black starting five, and the role the Celtics played with player integration28:37 - Cousy discusses some of the regrets that he has from his playing career and tells a story about him and Chuck Cooper.35:21 - Draper, Sherrod, and Forsberg give their thoughts on the fight between the Lakers and the Rockets WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube+++++++FOLLOW ➡️ NBC Sports Boston ➡️ Site | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | Facebook | XSubscribe to our other podcasts:Tom Curran's Patriots Talk PodcastThe Next Pats Podcast with Phil PerryCeltics Talk with Chris ForsbergThe Quick Snap with Brian Hoyer and David AndrewsNBC Sports Boston Superfeed - One feed for all NBCSB shows + bonus clipsFoxboro Unlimited - One feed for all Patriots related NBCSB shows + bonus clips Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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1:00 - Kyle Draper, A. Sherrod Blakely, and Chris Forsberg discuss how the Celtics have started off the season and why Kyrie Irving has struggle shooting in the first few games. 9:03 - Who will be the Celtics top scorer this season? Jayson Tatum or Kyrie Irving? 14:08 - Bob Cousy and author Gary Pomerantz join the podcast to discuss their new book, The Last Pass, which recounts Cousy's relationship with Bill Russell. 15:10 - Cousy's thoughts on Kyrie Irving returning from injury, Jayson Tatum's early rise to being a superstar, and the job Brad Stevens has done with the Celtics 20:00 - Gary Pomerantz discusses Cousy and Russell's relationship and how Cousy wishes he had Bill Russell's back more often than he did. 23:50 - Bob Cousy on the Celtics drafting the Chuck Cooper, having the first black starting five, and the role the Celtics played with player integration 28:37 - Cousy discusses some of the regrets that he has from his playing career and tells a story about him and Chuck Cooper. 35:21 - Draper, Sherrod, and Forsberg give their thoughts on the fight between the Lakers and the Rockets

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