Joe Mazzulla’s most memorable Coach of the Year comment was not a campaign speech. It was a dismissal. After being named one of the finalists for the award, the Boston …
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40 Years Ago, Larry Bird Thought He Played Against God Disguised As Michael Jordan
by Len Werleby Len WerleMichael Jordan has a crazy array of legendary playoff performances under his belt, one of which took place 40 years ago today, and made Larry Bird believe something biblical had …
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Boston Celtics Open Like Contenders, Bury 76ers Under The Weight Of Their Depth
by Len Werleby Len WerleThe Boston Celtics began their postseason the way top seeds imagine it: with control, with force, and with very little suspense by the end. In Game 1 of their first-round …
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61 Years Ago, John Havlicek Stole The Ball And Made NBA History
by Len Werleby Len Werle61 years ago today, one of the most famous plays, including one of the most famous broadcasting quotes, took place. April 15, 1965 – Game 7 of the Eastern Conference …
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Stephen Curry, The Knicks, And The End Of Season Marketplace Snapshot Of The NBA
The NBA end of season retail report is a reminder that the league’s economy is powered as much by storylines as standings. Based on sales from NBAStore.com and Fanatics’ network …
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Before Tipoff, Jordan Poole Gave The Game Back To A Kid
by Kano Klasby Kano KlasNot every memorable NBA moment happens after tipoff. Before Friday’s game against Boston, Jordan Poole casually invited a young fan onto the court to take a few shots during pregame …
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Brad Stevens’ Blueprint For Role Players Starts With Character, Not Hype
by Kano Klasby Kano KlasBrad Stevens offered a revealing look at how the Celtics think about roster building, and the quote says as much about Boston’s culture as it does about scouting. Asked what …
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Paul Pierce’s 2008 LeBron Hypothetical Was Another Backhanded Compliment
by Len Werleby Len WerlePaul Pierce has never been shy about revisiting the LeBron James rivalry, and his latest hypothetical managed to sound both self-deprecating and complimentary at the same time. Looking back at …
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Tracy McGrady Sees A Copycat League And Thinks Too Few Teams Still Have A Real Identity
Tracy McGrady’s critique of the modern NBA was not really about nostalgia for nostalgia’s sake. It was about identity. Appearing on Nightcap, the Hall of Famer argued that too many …
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Derrick White has now made his position unmistakably clear. After recent chatter about his interest in conspiracy theories, the Boston Celtics guard said on a recent episode of his “White …
