On this day: Boston first team to 61 wins; Scott dealt for Silas
On this day, the Celtics became the first team to a 61-win season, and Boston traded Charlie Scott to the Suns for Paul Silas.
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Stephen A. Smith Dismisses Kobe Bryant’s GOAT Status; Names LeBron And 3 More Players As Strong Top-5 Contenders
Stephen A. Smith can be a very opinionated individual. And his latest comments about Kobe Bryant are sure to spark discourse.
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On this day: Russell jersey retired; Bird for 60; NINE alumni birthdays
On this day in Celtics history, Bill Russell's jersey went up to the rafters, Larry Bird scored 60 points, and Jimmy Rodgers ...
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"I'm kind of on that same thought process" - Shaquille O’Neal agrees with Michael Jordan that it is wrong for a player to call himself the GOAT
The debate over who holds the title of the greatest basketball player of all time has been a fixture in basketball ...
Could Big 12 Tournament alter KU basketball’s NCAA Tournament seed? What Bill Self says
As an NCAA Tournament No. 1 seed 10 times in the 22-year Bill Self era, Kansas basketball has entered several postseasons ...
What was it like making the new HBO Boston Celtics documentary series, "Celtics City"?
An ambitious project of sports documentarianism if ever there was one, the new docuseries aims to tell the tale of the NBA's ...
Basketball greatness and volatile 1960s collide in Celtics City Ep. 2
Technically, the documentary that aired on Monday night on HBO was Part 2 of a nine-part series. And judging by the first two episodes, the length and depth of the “Celtics City” should be celebrated.
Down with the banners: Chicago Bulls championship banners temporarily removed after Disturbed concert
Chicago Bulls fans may have noticed something different at the United Center during Monday’s win over the Indiana Pacers. The team’s six NBA championship banners were missing from the rafters. The ...
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"I was his whipping boy" - Red Auerbach intentionally berated Tom Heinsohn to send a message because he knew other Celtics stars had fragile egos
In an interview with Boston Celtics, Heinsohn even acknowledged that Auerbach often singled him out with heated yet ...
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‘Celtics City' beyond the episode: Russell makes history amid civil rights struggle
Max’s “Celtics City” docuseries continued Monday night with another deep dive into the organization’s history. Episode 2, ...
How Many Players Have Won the NCAA Tournament and NBA Finals?
The popularity of college basketball ebbs and flows, but the NCAA tournament remains one of the world's great sporting events ...