Mar 13 2022 26 mins 65
Every great story needs a villain — and for the Los Angeles Lakers, the biggest bad of all has always been the Boston Celtics.
In this episode of “Binge Sesh,” hosts Matt Brennan and Kareem Maddox explore the most storied rivalry in NBA history. From Larry Bird to the “Beat L.A.” chant, we examine how the Celtics — embodied in HBO’s “Winning Time” by legendary coach and general manager Red Auerbach — came to be the Lakers’ quintessential opponent, for reasons that went way beyond the basketball court.
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