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In Episode 3 of "The '86 Celtics Interviews" podcast, we hear from one of the greatest centers in NBA history, Robert Parish.
In Part 1 of this episode, "The Chief" talks about the addition of Bill Walton, and how it specifically helped him become a better player to play everyday in practice against him. Walton also taught Parish about "The Grateful Dead", who had him "shaking his little butt" during a concert in Worcester.
Plus, Parish, Bird and McHale were all great players, but their personalities were very different. How did it make for such a successful trio?
Make sure and download Part 2 to hear about the Celtics playoff run, including strategy against a young Michael Jordan, and what then Bucks coach Don Nelson said to really anger and motivate Parish in the conference finals.
Cedric Maxwell, current radio analyst for the Celtics, was named MVP of the 1981 NBA Finals and won a second title with the Celtics in 1984. He scored 24 points against the Lakers in Game 7 of the ’84 Finals, after famously telling his teammates to “climb on my back, boys.”
Max missed time the...
Published 09/13/16
This episode features Peter May, who covered the Celtics for the Hartford Courant and Boston Globe, and published a book on the ‘86 Celtics called “The Last Banner”, released in 1996.
Jim Aberdale, producer of CSN’s documentary on “The ‘86 Celtics”, sat down with Peter, starting of on his time...
Published 09/08/16