Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

Sam Pollard on Bill Russell’s Brilliance. Plus, Joe Mazzulla Gets Extended.

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About the episode

Brian opens with the news of Joe Mazzulla’s contract extension, before giving out some individual first-half grades for the Celtics (0:15). Next, Brian chats with director Sam Pollard about his new Netflix documentary 'Bill Russell: Legend,' Russell’s revolutionary approach to defense, his rivalry with Wilt Chamberlain, his activism off the court, and more (26:00). Brian wraps up with a couple of mailbag questions (48:50).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Sam Pollard

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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