If Boston Globe sports journalist Dan Shaughnessy is known for anything, it is his ability to be critical of Boston sports figures regardless of the context. But when news broke of the passing of Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell, the notoriously disputatious Shaughnessy had nothing but praise for the 11-time Celtics champion and pivotal figure in the US Civil Rights movement … [Read more...] about Dan Shaughnessy, Terrence Moore discuss Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell’s impact
The NBA adopts the 3-point line: the ‘gimmick’ that changed the sport forever
Former Boston Celtics shooting guard Chris Ford shot the very first one in the history of the NBA in the debut game of Celtics Hall of Fame small forward Larry Bird. Bird himself would hit the first one in an All-Star game and terrorized opponents in the early years of the shooting contest, created to showcase what was in many corners seen as a tacky novelty. To those of you … [Read more...] about The NBA adopts the 3-point line: the ‘gimmick’ that changed the sport forever
Boston Celtics projected to take Sam Hauser-esque forward in 2025 NBA draft
With training camp still some ways off in the future for the looming 2024-25 NBA season, fans of the Boston Celtics are, by and large, not thinking about the 2025 NBA draft very much. But there is an entire industry built around projecting what all 30 teams in the league will do when that summer’s big day finally rolls around. And among the best out there at doing this sort of … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics projected to take Sam Hauser-esque forward in 2025 NBA draft
Celtics alumnus Eddie House tells his experience of the start and end of the infamous Banner 17 crew feud
Former Boston Celtics microwave scorer Eddie House had a front-row seat to the birth and death of the feud between fellow champion Celtics alumni Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce. He was present for the initial cracks in the foundation laid by the Banner 17 crew in 2008. So the current NBC Sports analyst knows as much as anyone about that trio of Boston greats. … [Read more...] about Celtics alumnus Eddie House tells his experience of the start and end of the infamous Banner 17 crew feud
Actor Rob Lowe once hired a seaplane to see Game 6 of the Celtics-Lakers 1985 NBA Finals
The rivalry between the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers dates nearly to the start of the NBA. But many of the latter club’s more famous fans have been described as spectators, given their apparent equal or greater interest in being seen at the game they are ostensibly there to watch. That wasn’t the case for actor Rob Lowe, however, who recently revealed he once risked a … [Read more...] about Actor Rob Lowe once hired a seaplane to see Game 6 of the Celtics-Lakers 1985 NBA Finals
Former Boston point guard Jeff Teague thinks Celtics fans should thank Steve Kerr for benching Jayson Tatum
For some fans of the Boston Celtics, the dual benching of star forward Jayson Tatum was nearly a personal affront. For others — including Celtics alumni — such a snub is only going to be fuel for future Boston greatness. And among the latter category, we can count former Celtics floor general Jeff Teague. Teague opened up about how he saw Tatum’s benching on a recent episode … [Read more...] about Former Boston point guard Jeff Teague thinks Celtics fans should thank Steve Kerr for benching Jayson Tatum
On this day: Barros signed; Atkins, Brickowski, Roberts, Kabengele born; Garfinkle passes
On this day in Boston Celtics history, point guard Dana Barros signed with the team in 2004 as an unrestricted free agent in what would be the last, very brief stop of a 14-season career. It would be Barros’ second stint with the Celtics, having previously played five seasons for Boston between 1995 and 2000.A product of Boston College, Barros was a local guy who was born in … [Read more...] about On this day: Barros signed; Atkins, Brickowski, Roberts, Kabengele born; Garfinkle passes
Before the Boston Celtics, Payton Pritchard was a knockdown shot
For most fans of the Boston Celtics, our knowledge of combo guard Payton Pritchard began when then-President of Basketball Operations Danny Ainge picked the Oregon standout at No. 26 in the 2020 NBA draft. But the West Linn native did not become adept at his craft overnight. He was an elite shooter and passer as far back as his time with West Linn High School. There, Pritchard … [Read more...] about Before the Boston Celtics, Payton Pritchard was a knockdown shot
How champion Boston Celtics alumnus Kendrick Perkins made $1,500 doing pushups
2008 Boston Celtics champion center Kendrick Perkins has long been a storyteller. Now that he has transitioned into a media role with several regional and national outlets following the end of his career as an NBA player, the big man finds himself taking on that mantle more and more often. In a recent video for ESPN, Perkins told the tale of how his Hall of Fame teammate Paul … [Read more...] about How champion Boston Celtics alumnus Kendrick Perkins made $1,500 doing pushups