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Larry Bird on how important Dennis Johnson was to the Boston Celtics

The Hick From French Lick was not alone in his doubt of the skill DJ would show with the Celtics.

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On this day: Paul Pierce carries Boston past Los Angeles Clippers in overtime; Larry Bird triple-doubles

On this day, Celtic legends Larry Bird and Paul Pierce had a pair of particularly memorable games.

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What is it like playing sports as the younger brother of Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird?

Eddie Bird started his high school sports career in the long shadow of his older brother Larry, the Boston legend.

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Drafting an all-time Boston Celtics roster is harder than you might think

With Hall of Fame greats like Larry Bird, Bill Russell, Kevin Garnett, Bob Cousy, Kevin McHale, Dave Cowens, Robert Parish, John Havlicek, Paul Pierce, and so, so many others to choose from, building an all-time Boston Celtics squad is easier said than done.

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Rick Carlisle recounts Larry Bird’s inspiring return to Boston as new Pacers head coach

Larry Bird first returned to the Boston Garden as an opposing coach in January of 1998. Rick Carlisle was there for the extraordinary moment.

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On this day: Paul Pierce goes for 42; Larry Bird scores 40, Saul Mariaschin passes

Two Celtic legends had particularly productive nights on this day, and a third left us.

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On this day: Dennis Johnson jersey retired; Kendrick Perkins debut; Charles Claxton, Andre Turner born; Woody Sauldsberry signed

On this day, the Celtics retired DJ's number, Perk played his first game for them, and Charles Claxton and Andre Turner were born.

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On this day: 2nd-lowest score in Boston’s history; Larry Bird, Antoine Walker triple-double

On this date, the Boston Celtics scored their second-lowest point total in team history and saw Larry Bird and Antoine Walker triple-double.

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On this day: Legendary Boston forward Larry Bird born

Larry Legend was born this day in a town not far from French Lick, Indiana in 1956.

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On this day: Semi Ojeleye born; Larry Bird triple-double vs. Hornets; Jim Paxson, Charles Smith cut

On this day, Semi Ojeleye was born, Larry Bird hung a triple-double on Charlotte, and Jim Paxson and Charles Smith were cut.

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On this day: Larry Bird scores triple-double vs. Detroit; Alaa Abdelnaby trade

On this day, Boston Celtics icon Larry Bird scored a triple-double against the Detroit Pistons, and the team traded Jon Barry for Alaa Abdelnaby.

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SI:AM | The Fyre Festival of Women’s Basketball

The Las Vegas Invitational was a disaster in many ways.

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The 10 best Cyber Monday deals for the Boston Celtics fan in your life

The best holiday gift ideas for any Boston Celtics fan in your life.

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On this day: Boston legends Reggie Lewis, Cedric Maxwell born

On this day, former Boston Celtics forwards Reggie Lewis and Cedric Maxwell were born.

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In the land of the giants: does size really matter in the NBA?

Height confers obvious advantages in basketball. But super tall players are often more susceptible to injury and smaller stars have thrived at the top

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Which Basketballers Have Died on the Court?

Although athletes' busy lifestyles may be a sign of health, many famous sports figures have passed away. There have been some unfortunate, prematurely deceased players in the NBA. Some died off the court from natural causes. Still, some have passed ...

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Which Basketballers Have Died on the Court?

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Nets’ Kevin Durant Names His ‘Mount Rushmore’ for Small Forwards

The Nets wing listed two current players alongside himself among the best to ever to play the position.

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Rookie Larry Bird once excoriated fellow Hall of Famer Pete Maravich when both were Boston Celtics

Teammate Cedric Maxwell told the tale of their early clash during the sole season the two Hall of Famers were teammates.

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On this day: Lewis, Lohaus, Acres, Wenstrom, Jackson debut; Green signed; Turner cut; Kuberski born

On this day, former Celtics Reggie Lewis, Brad Lohaus, Mark Acres, and Matt Wenstrom made their debuts for Boston, and Steve Kuberski was born.

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On this day: Boston sees the Grateful Dead in concert; Shaw, Hunter debut

On this day, several Boston Celtics accompanied resident Deadhead and Celtics center Bill Walton to see the Grateful Dead in concert in 1985.

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SI:AM | It Just Keeps Getting Worse for the Lakers

They can’t blame Russell Westbrook for this latest loss.

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Best Boston Celtics gear to celebrate the start of the NBA season

The NBA season is here and we have everything you need to support your Celtics this year.

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Boston Celtics icon Larry Bird was an ELITE passer

The Hick From French Lick was best known for his scoring, but Bird could find the open man like few have ever been able to.

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Rare interview with Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird from 1986

This interview had Bird reflecting on his entry into the NBA and his early years with the Celtics organization among a number of topics.

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