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How Does NBA Finals MVP Voting Work? Winners & History

Breaking down the NBA Finals MVP voting process and history as the championship series kicks off.

Sports Illustrated

Bill Walton dies: Tributes pour in for beloved basketball legend

One of the most beloved figures in basketball history has died. The NBA confirmed on Monday that Bill Walton died at the age of 71 following "a prolonged battle with cancer." Walton spent half a century as a fixture in the basketball world, crafting ...

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NBA players have always got abuse from fans. But is it getting worse?

Dealing with slurs is nothing new for basketball stars. But some believe harassment has become more severe in the age of smartphones and social media

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On this day: Sam Jones’ jersey retired; Cs 1st team to win 60 games; Clyde Lovellette passes

On this day in Celtics history, Boston honored Sam Jones, won 60 games in a season for the first time, and lost Clyde Lovellette.

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Every Boston Celtics All-Star for each season the game was played

Every single Boston Celtics All-Star in franchise history.

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Embiid's Injury Shifts NBA MVP Race to Favor Jokic

Get the latest update on the NBA MVP race as injuries shake up the competition. Find out who is leading the pack and aiming for their third MVP title.

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On this day: Bill Russell, Scot Pollard born; Bob McAdoo trade

On this day in Celtics history, iconic big man Bill Russell was born, as was center Scott Pollard on a day the team traded for Bob McAdoo.

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On this day: Russell’s 51 boards; Hondo’s last ASG, Pierce’s last at the Garden

On this day in Celtics history, Bill Russell nabbed a career-high 51 rebounds, Hondo played his last All-Star game, and Pierce played his first and last games in the Garden.

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Bill Walton wildly claims George Lucas based Chewbacca off of him

If a game has Bill Walton on the call but he didn't say anything that caught your attention, did it even happen?

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On this day: Celtic champ Jo Jo White traded; Kevin McHale’s jersey retired

On this day in history, Boston Celtics champion point guard Jo Jo White was dealt to the Warriors, and Kevin McHale's jersey was retired.

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Miami Heat lifer Udonis Haslem apologizes for Bill Russell comments

But don't think he's softened towards Celtics fans.

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The Boston Celtics may regret not adding more wing depth

Did the Celtics make a mistake when structuring their bench this offseason?

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Boston alum Cedric Maxwell snaps back at Udonis Haslem for Bill Russell slander

Maxwell argued Russell's legacy as a black man in the league should never be approached with disrespect.

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Miami’s Bam Adebayo tries to do damage control after Udonis Haslem disrespects Bill Russell

Still, even with the mediocre mea culpa, the apologies rang shallow at best in many corners.

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On Udonis Haslem disrespecting Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell

Jaylen Brown and others around the league quickly took to social media to defend Russell.

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Shaquille O’Neal doesn’t appreciate the Heat retiring No. 23 and No. 6.

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On this day: Boston’s Bill Russell, Jack Garfinkel make their debuts

On this day, legendary Boston Celtics big man Bill Russell played his first game for the team he would win an NBA-record 11 titles with.

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Would Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell be a superstar in today’s NBA?

Russell's shot-blocking, rebounding, and leadership qualities would still make him a force to be reckoned with in the modern game.

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Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins explains why he is such a big fan of Jaylen Brown

When Jaylen Brown uncorked a windmill dunk against the Hawks, he caught the attention of one Atlanta legend.

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On this day: Cowens, Langford born; Ford cut; Green, Swain, Jones debut; Sharman passes

On this day in Celtics history, Dave Cowens and Romeo Langford were born, Chris Ford was cut, a number of players made their debut and Bill Sharman left us.

Sports Illustrated

LeBron James Jersey Number Change: Why Did Lakers Star Switch From 6 to 23

The four-time NBA champion has bounced back and forth between these two numbers throughout his career.

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On this day: Auerbach coaches 1st game; Theis, Nader, Johnson, Clyde, Mazzulla debuts; Russell tribute

On this day in Celtics history, franchise icon Red Auerbach coached his first game with the team, Bill Russell was honored, and several Celtics made their debut.

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SI’s Jack McCallum lists two Celtics legends among his 10 greatest ‘what-ifs’ of NBA history

Both were key figures to the team's legacy of historic dominance - but very plausibly might not have been.

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Two Boston Celtics among all-time NBA rookie postseason records

The Boston Celtics have a duo of rookies who hold playoff production records decades after setting them.

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Who are the Boston Celtics’ top-10 all-time leaders in postseason points scored?

Can you name Boston's 10 most prolific postseason scorers? Better yet, can you do it in order?

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