An icon of the NBA, he coached the Celtics to nine championships, then earned seven more as an executive; completely changed the league and sport with his innovative style, eye for talent, and championing of Black players
FEATURED LISTS
index
Click here for index
related topics
FULL archive
Swapping with the enemy: Three times the Celtics and Lakers have traded players to each other
Normally these two long-time rivals would never dream of exchanging players, but in three rare cases they came together to make a deal.
Summer reading list: 11 essential books about the NBA or ABA
Whether you’re hitting the beach or pool this summer or relaxing inside away from the heat, here’s a list of notable books about NBA and ABA history that you can enjoy.
Ancient relics: 15 early NBA franchises that folded
While the Knicks, Celtics, Warriors, Lakers, 76ers, Kings, Pistons, and Hawks have been active in the NBA since the late ’40s, these other early franchises weren’t so lucky and closed up shop after a brief lifetime, often as short as just one season.
Trickle down effect: Six NBA team cultures that took on the personality of their owner
Some were just there for a good time, some wanted to win at any cost, some wanted to give back to their community, and some wanted to just bleed the franchise for whatever it was worth.