Tiny Archibald & Cedric ‘Cornbread’ Maxwell Talk 1980s NBA, Celtics

About this episode

Cedric Maxwell and Nate "Tiny" Archibald discuss their experiences as teammates on the 1981 NBA champion Boston Celtics and share personal stories from their careers.

Join NBA legends Cedric Maxwell and Nate "Tiny" Archibald as they reminisce about their time as teammates on the 1981 NBA champion Boston Celtics, share incredible stories from their careers, and discuss the evolution of basketball. 🏀 In this exclusive interview, Tiny opens up about his heart transplant, how he joined the Celtics, and the fierce Boston-Philadelphia rivalry in the 80s. Listen to hilarious and inspiring stories featuring Larry Bird, Maurice Cheeks, Red Auerbach, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and many more! 🌟 From overcoming a torn Achilles to breaking color barriers in college, Tiny's journey is a testament to resilience and dedication. Don't miss out on this candid conversation between two NBA legends! 🏆 The Cedric Maxwell Podcast on CLNS 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 daily fantasy lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Cedric Maxwell

Guest: Nate "Tiny" Archibald

Topics covered

• 1980s NBA
• Boston Celtics
• basketball evolution
• heart transplant
• Boston-Philadelphia rivalry
• NBA legends
• resilience in sports

Keywords

• Cedric Maxwell
• Nate Archibald
• Boston Celtics
• 1981 NBA champion
• basketball stories
• heart transplant
• NBA legends
• Boston-Philadelphia rivalry
• Larry Bird
• resilience

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Organizations: Boston Celtics, CLNS Media Network

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