Celtics Legends - Lew Freedman - Bog

Celtics Legends is the story of legendary basketball franchise, the Boston Celtics. The seventeen-time world champions have a rich history of iconic players and NBA lore. From their humble beginnings to the 2022 finals, fans will uncover the stories that won the team their Dynasty label. Meet the players through Freedman's personal interviews with Larry Bird, Gene Conley, Mel Counts, Bob Cousy, Clarence Glover, John Havlicek, Gordon Hayward, Tom Heinsohn, Al Horford, Bailey Howell, Johnny "Red" Kerr, Jim Loscutoff, Frank Ramsey, Bill Russell, Kenny Sailors, Tom Sanders, Bill Sharman, Brad Stevens, and Jayson Tatum. Relive the Celtics' winning streak of eleven crowns in thirteen years. Go head-to-head against the Golden State Warriors in the 2022 NBA Finals. Reminisce about the biggest names in Celtics history. And commemorate those the Celtics lost, including star player Bill Russell who made history by becoming the first African-American coach in the league and major pro sports. The Celtics notoriously invented the sixth-man role and broke color barriers. The franchise left their mark on the sport and continue to draw in big crowds. With so many members of the franchise voted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, the Celtics should have their own wing.