And while the names had changed, the heart and grit of the franchise remained intact, largely thanks to the understated yet unyielding leadership of John Havlicek. He led the team that was faced ...

Post-retirement, John has been celebrated in the 35th, 50th, and 75th-anniversary teams, along with other NBA legends. Related: "We'd wear him down with Havlicek and West" - How Red Auerbach ...

For much of the first part of John Havliceks career, he excelled coming off the bench as a top scorer. From the Fabulous Forwards Home Video, we see how John Havlicek set the standard as a 6th man.

As Sharman (in 1961) and Cousy (1963) retired, K.C. Jones and Sam Jones moved in, and John Havlicek became the team's leading scorer in only his second season (1963-64). Russell was the glue.

"OK," you might say. "It starts with Bill Russell, and some old-time Celtics like Bob Cousy and John Havlicek. It includes the great Bobby Orr. Big Papi. And obviously, Brady, the GOAT." ...

defend on Frank Baxter Court inside the John J. Havlicek Gymnasium. BRIDGEPORT — There are times in a season when a team has ...

On April 15, 1965 John Havlicek made one of the most iconic plays in NBA History with a steal against the 76ers in the final seconds of Game 7 of the 1965 Eastern Division Finals.