The '86 Celtics Interviews (Ep. 3 - Part 2): Robert Parish
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In Part 2 of "The '86 Celtics Interviews" with Robert Parish, "The Chief" discusses the memorable playoff run by Boston that took them through a young Michael Jordan, the "perfect quarter" vs Atlanta, motivation driven by anger over something Bucks head coach Don Nelson said publicly, and a challenging series against Hakeem Olajuwon and Ralph Sampson in the Finals.
Parish talks about how he and the team had an epic celebration after the Finals.
Parish also talks about the team losing Len Bias, and two of his good friends, Reggie Lewis and Dennis Johnson.
Make sure and listen to Episode 1 with Robert Parish.
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