Read full articleDerrick Jones Jr. rises to block the shotDerrick Jones Jr. rises to block the shot, 05/13/20240:16Now PlayingPausedEXCLUSIVE: White praises Jaylen Brown's 40-point night in Game 2Abby Chin catches up with Derrick White in an exclusive 1-on-1 interview following the Celtics' 126-110 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals.<p><em><a href="https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/nba/boston-celtics/celtics-videos/exclusive-white-praises-jaylen-browns-40-point-night-in-game-2/615743/?partner=yahoo&cid=yahoo">EXCLUSIVE: White praises Jaylen Brown's 40-point night in Game 2</a> originally appeared on <a href="https://www.nbcsportsboston.com?cid=yahoo">NBC Sports Boston</a></em></p>1:28Now PlayingPausedBill Walton's best TV moments<p>Hall of Fame basketball player and announcer <a data-i13n="cpos:1;pos:1" href="https://sports.yahoo.com/hall-of-fame-basketball-legend-bill-walton-dies-at-71-172423943.html">Bill Walton died on May 27, 2024</a>, after battling cancer in recent years. He was 71. <br><br>For the first 20 years of his broadcasting career, he called college and NBA games for CBS, NBC, the Clippers and ESPN/ABC. After a three-year absence while recovering from back surgery (alleviating injuries that went back to his playing career), Walton returned as a full-time analyst for ESPN. He also called NBA games on NBC with Marv Albert, Greg Gumbel and Steve "Snapper" Jones.<br><br>Here are some of highlights of his broadcast career.</p>1:00Now PlayingPausedJaylen Brown leads Celtics with 22 points, 3 blocks and 3 steals in Game 1A look at Jaylen Brown's continued dominance in the Postseason after he led the Celtics to a big Game 1 win over the Mavericks. <p><em><a href="https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/nba/boston-celtics/celtics-videos/jaylen-brown-leads-celtics-with-22-points-3-block-and-3-steals-in-game-1/619614/?partner=yahoo&cid=yahoo">Jaylen Brown leads Celtics with 22 points, 3 blocks and 3 steals in Game 1</a> originally appeared on <a href="https://www.nbcsportsboston.com?cid=yahoo">NBC Sports Boston</a></em></p>0:40Now PlayingPaused2024 NBA Finals Preview: Celtics Talk PodcastChris Forsberg and Brian Scalabrine preview the 2024 NBA Finals matchup between the Celtics and the Mavericks. What can we learn from their matchups earlier in the season? How different are the Mavericks now? <p><em><a href="https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/nba/boston-celtics/celtics-videos/2024-nba-finals-preview-celtics-talk-podcast/618008/?partner=yahoo&cid=yahoo">2024 NBA Finals Preview: Celtics Talk Podcast</a> originally appeared on <a href="https://www.nbcsportsboston.com?cid=yahoo">NBC Sports Boston</a></em></p>0:43Now PlayingPaused2024 NBA Finals MVP odds, why Tatum is the best betDrew Disnick, host of the “Bet the Edge” podcast, breaks down the 2024 NBA Finals MVP market and explains why Jayson Tatum is the best bet.<p><em><a href="https://www.nbcsportsbayarea.com/news/2024-nba-finals-mvp-odds-tatum-doncic/1741557/?partner=yahoo&cid=yahoo">2024 NBA Finals MVP odds, why Tatum is the best bet</a> originally appeared on <a href="https://www.nbcsportsbayarea.com?cid=yahoo">NBC Sports Bay Area</a></em></p>1:34Now PlayingPaused2024 NBA Finals odds, betting tips for Celtics-MavericksThe 2024 NBA Finals between the Celtics and Mavericks is guaranteed to have momentum swings. That’s why “Bet the Edge” podcast host Drew Disnick recommends betting game-to-game vs. taking action on the series price.<p><em><a href="https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/news/2024-nba-finals-odds-betting-tips-celtics-mavericks/588639/?partner=yahoo&cid=yahoo">2024 NBA Finals odds, betting tips for Celtics-Mavericks</a> originally appeared on <a href="https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com?cid=yahoo">NBC Sports Philadelphia</a></em></p>1:45Now PlayingPausedFirst look at 2024 NBA Finals matchup between Celtics and MavericksThe Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks will face each other in the NBA Finals beginning Thursday, June 6.<p><em><a href="https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/news/first-look-at-2024-nba-finals-matchup-between-celtics-and-mavericks/587860/?partner=yahoo&cid=yahoo">First look at 2024 NBA Finals matchup between Celtics and Mavericks</a> originally appeared on <a href="https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com?cid=yahoo">NBC Sports Philadelphia</a></em></p>1:11Now PlayingPaused2024 NBA Draft profile: Stephon CastleAfter shining during UConn's NCAA title run, Stephon Castle is ready to make a splash in the NBA.<p><em><a href="https://www.nbcsportschicago.com/news/nba-draft-profile-stephon-castle/567971/?partner=yahoo&cid=yahoo">2024 NBA Draft profile: Stephon Castle</a> originally appeared on <a href="https://www.nbcsportschicago.com?cid=yahoo">NBC Sports Chicago</a></em></p>0:52Now PlayingPausedMavericks then and now: 2011 Nowitzki vs. 2024 DoncicThe Dallas Mavericks last won an NBA title in 2011, led by Basketball Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki. So, how does Luka Doncic and this year's team compare to that squad?<p><em><a href="https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/news/mavericks-2011-nowitzki-2024-doncic-nba/588714/?partner=yahoo&cid=yahoo">Mavericks then and now: 2011 Nowitzki vs. 2024 Doncic</a> originally appeared on <a href="https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com?cid=yahoo">NBC Sports Philadelphia</a></em></p>1:34Now PlayingPausedNBA.comDerrick Jones Jr. rises to block the shotNBA.comTue, May 14, 2024, 12:23 AMLink CopiedDerrick Jones Jr. rises to block the shot, 05/13/2024
