Bob Ryan: Celtics WOULDN'T be any better if Tatum was healthy and Brown was hurt

On this episode, Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay react to the Knicks’ NBA Cup win and their decision not to raise a banner at Madison Square Garden. They also discuss why having a competitive team in New York is good for the league, Mike Brown’s first season as Knicks head coach, and where MSG ranks among the country’s best atmospheres. Bob and Gary also talk Celtics, reacting to Brad Stevens’ comments about Jayson Tatum’s potential return, and what this team can achieve without him. Bob closes with a history lesson for Celtics fans as he ranks Larry Bird’s top five games. ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 00:00 Intro 00:50 Bob on the Knicks’ season + decision not to raise a banner for NBA Cup 03:26 Knicks history lesson with Bob Ryan 08:20 Where does Madison Square Garden rank among the country’s best atmospheres? 09:44 The return of the NY-Boston rivalry + having a good Knicks team is important 10:22 Impressions of Mike Brown 15:02 PrizePicks 16:47 Monarch 18:30 Subscribe to Celtics All Access! 18:50 Reacting to Brad Stevens’ comments on Jayson Tatum’s potential return 20:16 Bob on this Celtics roster without Tatum 24:05 If Brown and Tatum switched places, how different would this team look? 25:34 Bob ranks Larry Bird’s best five games 35:59 Thanks for watching! The Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast is Powered by:  💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲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