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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 13 | History Defined

Dominique Wilkins on Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird’s dominance

With the recent rise in popularity of unjustly bashing Boston legends, such a recounting is all the more critical.

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On this day: Bird goes for 32 points, Tatum 33 more, and IT for 33; Vaughn passes

Feb. 26 has long been a big day for scorers on the Celtics.

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Is Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird a top-five all-time shooter?

Had the 3-ball been more of a thing in the early days of its existence, Bird could well have been among the all-time greats from beyond the arc.

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What Dominique Wilkins and others are missing in the pointless debate over Stephen Curry and Larry Bird

Wilkins blasted JJ Redick's comments on the physicality of different eras.

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On this day: Giddens debut; Rajon Rondo, Gene Kaftan born; Dennis Johnson passes

On this day in Celtics history, J.R. Giddens debuted for the team, Larry bird scored 36 points and 14 rebounds, and Robert Parish 26 and 17.

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New Bill Russell documentary seeks the nuance of the Boston Celtics great’s life

Not just the NBA's greatest winner or a lifelong activist, director Sam Pollard shared his goals in representing Russell's life.

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How good was older Larry Bird with the Boston Celtics?

The "Basketball Time Machine" podcast took a deep dive into Larry Legend's on-court impacts in his mid-30s.

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On this day: Russell gets 14 points, 23 boards, 7 assists vs. Lakers; Bird logs 22 points, 18 rebounds, 7 assists vs. LA

This was not a great day to be a Laker fan in Celtics history.

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On this day: Bird triple doubles vs. Lakers; Pierce for 35 vs. Clippers; IT ties 20-point game record

On this day in Celtics history, Larry Bird triple-doubled vs. the Lakers, Paul Pierce scored 35 points on the Clippers, and Isaiah Thomas tied John Havlicek for the most regular-season 20-point games.

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On this day: Larry Bird’s left-handed game; Edney, Babb born

On this day in Celtics history, Larry Bird played his famous left-handed game, and former guards Tyus Edney and Chris Babb were born.

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Patrick Ewing on Boston Celtics great Larry Bird’s trash talking

In the annals of NBA trash talkers, there have been few on the same level as Hall of Fame Boston Celtics forward Larry Bird.

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On this day: Larry Bird wins ’88 3-point contest; Kris Humphries born

On this day in Celtics history, Larry Legend won the 1988 AT&T Shootout, and former Boston big Kris Humphries was born.

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On this day: Larry Bird’s No. 33 retired; Greene, Loscutoff born

On this day in Celtics history, Larry Bird's No. 33 jersey was retired, and Orien Greene and Jim Loscutoff were born.

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On this day: Bird hits 1st All-Star 3; Edwards traded; Green debuted

On this day in Celtics history, Larry Bird hit the 1st 3 in All Star history, Blue Edwards was traded and Gerald Green debuted for Boston.

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On this day: Bird goes for 30 vs. Clippers; Rozier gets 31 vs. Hawks

On this day in Celtics history, Larry Legend hung 30 points on the San Diego Clippers, and Scary Terry put up 31 points on the Atlanta Hawks.

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What are Boston Celtics’ star forward Jayson Tatum’s highest-scoring regular season games?

Tatum has already equaled all the other 50-point games in Celtics history in total apart from Larry Legend's.

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Were the 1986 Boston Celtics the greatest NBA team ever? According to these legends, they were

The title, Boston's 16th and their penultimate at the time of writing, capped off among the most impressive full-season displays of dominance seen in NBA history.

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Anchorman director to sell Sex Panther prop in climate fund auction

Adam McKay also selling walk-on role in next film, vintage Marvel comics and basketball cards

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Billy Packer, college sports broadcaster who covered 34 Final Fours, dies at 82

Packer’s broadcasting career coincided with the growth of college basketball. He worked as analyst or color commentator on every Final Four from 1975 to 2008.

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Revisit Chris Ford’s big Game 3 performance with the Boston Celtics from the 1981 NBA Finals

On a night where Larry Bird scored just 8 points, Cedric Maxwell and Chris Ford led the way for the Boston Celtics during Game 3 of the 1981 NBA Finals.

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Patrick Reusse: Gobert deal nears worst-trade territory for Timberwolves

This was the early 1980s and Danny Ainge was at a table playing cards with Boston Celtics teammates Kevin McHale and Larry Bird. In the humor of the time, Red Auerbach, then the Celtics' general manager, made a habit of needling Ainge about his Mormon faith.

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Chris Ford, former Celtics player who made first 3-pointer in NBA history, dies at 74

BOSTON — The Celtics announced on Wednesday that former player and coach Chris Ford — who won three championships with the franchise — has died. He was 74.

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On this day: Celtic champ Robert Parish’ Jersey retired; Burrough born

On this day in Celtics history, champion center Robert Parish had his jersey retired, and Junior Burrough was born.

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NBA Twitter reacts to Jayson Tatum’s season-high 51 in win over Hornets

The Celtics let the Hornets hang around on Monday, but Jayson Tatum ensured Boston picked up a win on the road.

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Shaq Gives Strong Opinion on Legendary Virtual NBA Matchup

The Hall of Fame center gave his thoughts on a hypothetical five-on-five among the game’s greats.

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