Cedric Maxwell Reacts to Celtics City: Playing With Larry Bird & Boston's 1981 Title

Cedric Maxwell Reacts to Celtics City: Playing With Larry Bird & Boston's 1981 Title

Cedric Maxwell Boston Celtics Podcast
Mar 31, 202540:00
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Episode Notes

Max recalls how Larry Bird changed the Celtics franchise and the sacrifices that came with it. Fighting a fan in Philadelphia and winning his first championship in 1981, Max reflects on the moments highlighted in HBO’s Celtics City doc, how Boston changed, and much more.

0:00 - Welcome

0:54 - Reaction to Ep. 4 of Celtics City

2:22 - Max remembers Larry Bird’s arrival

4:43 - Bird’s impact on the team

5:47 - 1981 season

10:32 - Max on Bill Fitch

12:16 - Gametime

14:06 - Max on the Philly incident in 1981

20:04 - 1981 Finals

22:02 - The Garden during the ’81 ECF

23:48 - PrizePicks

25:18 - Celtics-Lakers rivalry in the 80s

29:13 - Facilities in the 80s

30:46 - Old hangout spots in Boston

33:23 - Final thoughts on the documentary

35:57 - Thanks for watching!

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