About this episode
Rich recaps the Celtics’ stunning 4th quarter comeback to take Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Warriors and debate what Golden State must do to bounce back against Boston on Sunday. Basketball Hall of Famer Gary Payton tells Rich why the Warriors game one flop was a “disaster,” why his son Gary Payton II should be in the court for the W’s and if his flagrant foul elbow injury was the result of a dirty play, why he’s proud of Celtics’ guard Marcus Smart for winning the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year Award, his reaction to making the NBA’s 75th anniversary team, and why he always loved competing against Michael Jordan. Rich lists his top 5 moments from the week in sports and comments about his dismay at the late 9pm ET tip off for Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices