How GOOD Was John Havlicek Actually?

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John Havlicek recently passed away. In this video, I talk about his entire NBA career and how good he really was as a player. Hope you enjoy.
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[@stargirlzx]

The one thing that I remember most about him was that he was so well conditioned that he never stopped moving but it seemed like he never broke a sweat

[@steveperry1344]

it was hard to keep up with him, he had endurance.

[@money4eva495]

One of if not the most underrated player of alltime

[@gm2407]

I just noticed when looking at NBA scoring leaders for regular seasons at the time Havilcek retired only Wilt and Oscar had more points than him. He is still 18th. When he played there were no 3 pointers. That is impressive 45 years retired and still a top 20 point scorer.

[@shermanngjazz]

#RIP #17

[@wingman4356]

Cleveland Browns said they had never seen such raw talent at WR and the only player faster was Jim Brown. Hondo even looks fast at 37 going against Dr J at 26 in 7 games in the ECSF. Hondo avg 20, 6, 7 vs J's 24, 6, 3.

[@paolopalmes6656]

Hence,the newly designed NBA sixth man of the year trophy is named after him

[@glennstevens4259]

My all-time favorite basketball player. A winner in every sense of the word. Played both ends of the court. Great clutch player. Should always be mentioned as one of the greatest players of all time.

[@spmarini]

The narrator is incorrect about John being the first to excel as a sixth man. Frank Ramsey did it before John came to the Celtics. He too was a swing man at both guard and forward.

[@phi9262]

I was a golf pro in Mass. We had a celebrity pro am at Sterling CC. I was looking for Hondo and this guy kept talking to me. I turned around and there was my idol introducing himself to me. It was awesome and he talked to me amount bball which I loved. Never forget that special moment.

[@eddierivera1860]

Truly Loved him. My favorite basketball player all time GREATNESS!!!!!!!!!!

[@ShadowWizard224]

Havlicek deserves to be top 20

[@BobZed]

One of my first basketball heroes. Watched plenty of games played on the "parquet" flooring of the Boston Garndens.

[@jeffreymayer8550]

He jumped into Wendy's because of being an Ohio boy and Wendy's being an Ohio company. Also, even though I wasn't even 3 when John retired I was a Celtics fan because of him. My grandfather was a Methodist minister. One of his stops for several years was in southern Ohio (I'm from and still live in NW Ohio). John had family there where he would often visit (occasionally bringing Jerry Lucas, his tOSU buddy with him). My mother was in middle school at the time (she unfortunately has passed also) but she became quite smitten with John. So my mother followed John from tOSU, my grandfather only cared about the Buckeyes, to his career with the Celtics. Infecting my older brother with Celtics fandom, then me. Of course when Larry Bird came onto the seen it solidified for me.

[@mdtippett]

Havlicek was my favorite player. I wore his number whenever I was good enough to choose my number. The fastest and quickest guy on the court, he was also relentless. in constant motion, he often ran his defenders off the court.

[@manny4552]

Well I did not see him play from 1962 to 1968...but I saw him play a ton of games from 1969 till 1978..he was a perpetual motion man a relentless hustler...I watched him in person or on TV live outplay Bradley...erving.. west..Oscar...Cunningham..Monroe. Frazier...Hayes...no one could guard him long.he was the best swingman in nba history...he scored over 30 000 points counting playoff points without three pointers...he was a great clutch shooter at the end of games....good shooter good passer.. good rebounder .constant all defense team selection eight times....13 time allstar...8 and 0 in the finals...won two chips without Russell....a big play guy....people have tried to compare majerle...hornacek....spreewell...pippen..and ginobli to him...it's a joke he would destroy all of them...he used to rip my two teams the braves and Knicks apart every year in the playoffs and he was well into his thirties...red Auerbach had him in the top 18 player list alltime...if hes not in your top twenty five or thirty you don't belong in a basketball thread or your too young to know better...he's still the Celtics alltime leading scorer.....after Russell and bird he's the greatest Celtic ever...great basketball I q too.....everyone knew how great he was in the 60s and 70s...I know he had enormous respect not just from the white fans and players but from all the black fans and players too ...he never went over to play in the Rucker league and only dunked the ball once a year or so...nothing flashy but everyone knew he was a badass on the court

[@kayk3639]

probably the most overlooked in NBA history

[@KDuboutdoors19]

He was my mom's cousin. I grew up around him. Great guy.

[@manny4552]

Nice

[@kamarte]

He was a great player and a role model.... I enjoyed his plays in 70's

[@felixmadison5736]

I'm 74 years-old and followed John's entire career, so I can sum up how good he was in one word: GREAT. May you RIP, and my condolences to the entire Havlicek family.

[@oldsensei8350]

Hes a top 20 player alltime

[@eddierivera1860]

The BEST in my book!!!! The very best!!!!!!!!!

[@jerrygolan7763]

love ,love love John H

[@jacknewman9256]

Thanks for a great vid. This might be lost history, but it shows the respect he had around the league: In his final season, each city he visited gave him a farewell gift. For example, Portland heard that he liked fishing, so they gave him an aluminum fishing boat. When he came to my town, Seattle, they gave him an outboard motor. Amazing. (source: Sports Illustrated). As a side note, I think if a superstar went to a city today and they gave him an aluminum boat it would be seen as kind of a joke. Back in Hondo's era it was a true sign of respect and appreciation.

[@TRJ2241987]

Back then NBA players weren't remotely as wealthy as they are now, none of them were millionaires, they were more grounded and closer to the common man

[@TRJ2241987]

As this video mentioned John was an early investor in the Wendy's franchise, he probably made more money through that than he did in his entire NBA career

[@bvnseven]

I agree with Cowens, Havlicek never got enough credit.

[@jaleelmuhammad9659]

Greatest sixth man ever and then was the best player on two more championship teams of the 70s.

[@uc3s]

Probably the most underrated underappreciated nba star.

[@allencampbell8322]

He introduced me to the NBA. What a great

[@gggnumber1]

Havlicek was preparing us for Bird. All I remember was, ..... whatever had to be done, ..... he did it. Knicks fan, at the time, ..... hated the guy. Why? Because he was SO GOOD.

[@manny4552]

Lol he regularly destroyed my Buffalo braves too for years

[@gggnumber1]

@@manny4552 - Yup. I was in Buffalo, though not at the games, at the time.

[@manny4552]

@@gggnumber1 some good memories

[@davidabney7700]

A great, great NBA player whose playing and scoring skills was so advanced that few players ever reach the level of play that John Havlicek played at. Being advanced in age and a fan of the NBA, I was so privileged to see the likes of John Havlicek, and the rest of the 1960's Celtic players, in one playoff after another. I remember the "unbelievable" playing condition of all the 1960's Celtics. They had a running game that was second to none in NBA history. I vividly remember the season that the Celtics beat a Lakers team, whose starting five players were all All-Star Players. Even though LA came up short that season, it was one of the greatest ever starting five in NBA history. The 1960's NBA had no 3-point shot and there is no telling how many point-totals the likes of Havlicek would have had. A great NBA Player, and great man to boot! R-I-P John Havlicek, what a player you were!

[@manny4552]

Well said

[@jingqi9106]

Andy Hoops implies in this video that Hondo went down in the '70s but I disagree. Team balance and talent was much more balanced in the '70s and no team repeated as champs in that decade. However, one team won two titles in that decade and that was the Boston Celtics led by Havlicek. They also had other outstanding years where they were in the hunt. Havlicek had a different game than most modern players though. He wasn't a high flying, go between the legs type of player that dominated the ball. John was constantly moving without the ball, tired out his defenders, and ran the famed Celtic fast break like a deer. Instead of trying to dunk on defenders, he's often times pull up and hit his soft jumper either off glass or a straight up swish. He had a great pull up jumper, could drive and finish with both hands, had a nice running hook shot, and a nose for the ball on the offensive glass. Havlicek was also an all-time great defender. Havlicek wasn't just outstanding in the '60s, he was hall of Fame great in the '70s too. 💪

[@SethKasso]

One of the few larger channels that really gives respect to older legends. Much respect to you and your content, and RIP Hondo, one of the best players the game has ever seen.

[@ballhead1150]

Way to say it man

[@oldsensei8350]

My favorite player since 1970 a legend

[@kevinhouse4376]

@@oldsensei8350 I was born in '62, and my memories of being a Celtics fan kick in at around 1970. Like you, I also claim John Havlicek as my favorite all-time player. His death actually hit me harder than when any of my other favorites passed away.

[@jaleelmuhammad9659]

If i want to sell tickets I would have Dr. J. If I want a dynasty, I would have Havlicek

[@randysandberg5615]

What a competitor! He could do it all and did. No flash, ever. I never saw him dribble behind the back or between the legs. You never heard of anyone talking badly about him. Tireless, fast, great clutch shooter. One of a kind. GREAT.

[@manny4552]

Well said

[@DavidSmith-xr8js]

My dad graduated one year ahead of John at Bridgeport HS. My dad told me he was just as good of a baseball and football player. This guy could do it all! Outstanding athlete who never got tired.

[@manny4552]

He was the last player cut by the Cleveland browns in 1962 at wide receiver... Then he joined the celtics

[@mc76]

Prior to the advent of cable television, there usually was just one game per week telecast for each sport. During the Celtics‘ heyday, the game of the week was usually the Celtics and whomever they played. That is how a kid growing up in pre-Pacers Indianapolis became a lifelong Celtics fan. Havlicek and Bill Russell were my LeBron and AD.

[@manny4552]

I remember

[@brockman562]

7:45 was a great move for a bounce pass assist. didn't know they jab-stepped in the 60s-70s. impressive. way to get separation. his shooting form is really nice.

[@Homer-OJ-Simpson]

I’m watching this video after watching a few random 60’s Celtics games and noticed John H was constantly scoring and was doing so with an impressive jump shot. He had a very quick release shot and would have great control of his body often Pump faking to get the shot of easily with a man tightly defending him. He was always constantly moving and never tired and came up clutch in half the videos I saw. I always doubted he was that great but after watching a few games I can say he for sure is top 50 all time (possibly top 40) and around 4-7 all time in small forward. I would say he was about as good as Luka is today with similar offensive though Luka is only 23 and will only get better.

[@manny4552]

Great points but hes more like top 20 to 30 alltime

[@manny4552]

Check out his games in the 1974 NBA finals on you tube against Kareem ...and Oscar Robertson and the bucks...he was 34 during this series and still a beast I watched it all live on tv

[@Homer-OJ-Simpson]

@@manny4552 after a few games and looking at stats, I can’t put him in top 30 but I won’t argue against someone that has him 30-40.

[@manny4552]

@@Homer-OJ-Simpson he's the greatest swingman who ever played in the nba...I'd rank him higher than you.but it's all subjective..if course... he's 8 and 0 in the finals won two without Russell...scored over 30 000 points counting playoff points ...Celtics alltime leading scorer...13 time allstar...8 time all defensive player. Finals MVP 1974... I watched dozens of his games either live in person or on TV ...I saw him outplay Oscar Robertson Jerry west...Walt Frazier..Earl Monroe...pistol Pete ..Dr j..Adrian dantley...bill Bradley...bob macadoo... Jim macmillan...billy Cunningham...randy Smith..chet Walker...bob dandrige...Elvin Hayes..Archie Clark...Rick Barry......from 1969. Till around 1974 he was the best all around player in the world in my opinion except for Kareem

[@Homer-OJ-Simpson]

@@manny4552 on further review and looking at competition of 25-30, I can see an argument of him ending up there. If he played today he would be 40-50 all time top but if you don’t consider he played the bulk of his career in the 60’s when the players were will developing and the 70’s when they athleticism of players just started to get closer to modern day athleticism, he would be 25-30 if not adjusting for that time period.

[@kellygreen3888]

love the Celtics and John , became a fan in 1959 . Thanks to my grandfather . thanks for sharing this , brought back a flood of memories from the Garden !

[@senseichess8688]

I lived in buffao back in the1970s so I grew up a braves and Knicks fan and he ripped both of those teams apart all through the 197os while he was in his 30s...

[@samualcrocket1405]

Great video! Thanks for posting.

[@TheManny717]

Rest easy eternally, John Havlicek. Celtic fans will always be grateful on helping the team to win championships.

[@jogosheugueu]

Truly a gentleman and a heck of a player. Sad, very sad loss. RIP.

[@stivstilianos980]

You forgot to mention he was the 1974 Finals MVP.

[@dumisatonyjohnson8145]

slip satch He was a small forward not a guard

[@josephcora3466]

One of my favorite players of all time

[@kirbyph9217]

Ya he forgot

[@mykovrivera3716]

can everyone consider him as the bigger version of larry bird?

[@josephcora3466]

IMO Havelicek was thrive in any era, moving without the ball and mid range game would eat this no defense era up

[@triple5tar]

A damn legend of the game

[@scotthayley1939]

He was a one of a kind he ran you to death you couldnt keep up he never got tired and he was super fast. Best player in Celtics history in my opinion.

[@Noifsnobutsnococonuts-rj4kk]

He’s the GOAT according to Michael Jordan fans. Same with Bill Russell.

[@bobbydale1938]

REALLY GOOD !!!

[@eddierivera8556]

He was GREAT!!!

[@tonychristo8393]

Clutch!!! always!!

[@MrFuchew]

Perfect shooting form

[@leemcb7297]

This guy was a de luxe reserve on the 60s squads, only becoming a starter after 30 years old. He benefited from the weaker NBA of the '70s (due to ABA sucking talent away). Bill Walton is another similar story, he would not make the NBA finals as a superstar in neither 60s nor 80s....but as a de luxe reserve. Life comes full circle.

[@wilsonstone935]

Havlicek was starting in 66 at 26, these 2ñd, 3rd hAnd vids can be misleading, I appreciate them but often get a few little facts wrong, he did lead Celtics in scoring often in the 60s starting or not, and over Sam Jones, but when they all left he was averaging right under 30ppg for bout 3yrs, til cowens n white came into their own

[@wilsonstone935]

And Walton did win in finals in 80s with the 86 Celtics

[@bryansodred]

Always heard his name but never really knew about him. Thanks for this video because now I know how truly important, influential and amazing John Havlicek was! Rest on

[@moiseslalto-ogjr9319]

11 is greater than 6 but what about 8-0??? Mj fans will be heated again on this....

[@HeLlorWiN]

Great video!

[@smilkoff]

Thanks for this video. Hondo is a legend. I wish I was present during the 60s or 70s, tough gentlemen played back then. Recently I found out about Moses Malone's retiring jersey "stipulation". Seeing Dr. J getting emotional over ECF game in Boston. Unbelievable people.

[@smilkoff]

@slip satch Not surprising to read that. These men are an inspiration to me. Thank you for sharing.

[@manny4552]

Havlicek was ripping teams apart into his thirties in the 1970s

[@josephcora3466]

John was a beast, I maintain he would put up big numbers in any era , high basketball IQ, and the clutch gene

[@manny4552]

Of course your right

[@eriquintana7822]

underrated

[@thegreatestduo724]

Hey bro I love your videos and God bless you and your family and r.i.p jonh hondo

[@litesout0_o639]

John was his family😧

[@walkerenterprise1764]

On 2k....Hondo goes HAM!!!!

[@josephsibilia9142]

Followed Hondo throughout his career. The man ran forever. He did things/played the game and was never a showboat or hot dog like so many today. RIP HONDO

[@ericsmith854]

His jumper for somebody from the 60s is nice

[@CLewey44]

He was so good he probably should have won the MVP in 71 and/or 72. His gawdy numbers and great team too should have gotten him one MVP in his career.

[@mendozajovy]

Havlicek stole the ball......

[@suiken3149]

Even Dave Cowens himself is criminally underrated

[@Epupify]

You're totally right

[@AntonioWhite-ef4ue]

Looking at his highlights and his movements on the court on KZbin really shows how much a competitor that Havlicek was and winner by heart

[@stevefowler2112]

I was walking through the D.C. National airport several years after Havlicek retired and there was a bit of a murmur running through the crowd about a big tall guy walking by, I immediately recognized it was John Havlicek as he was my fave player when I was a kid in the 60's/early 70's. I had never seen him in person...what struck me was how wide his shoulders were, I mean like alien wide...dude looked like a real badass, would not have wanted to tussle with him on or off the court.

[@DJake78]

I met him in person when I was a kid and sat right next to him in the old Boston Garden 4th row when I saw the seat open, sat down next to him and being clueless (fearless) I asked him for an autograph for my dad, couldn’t have been nicer!!!!

[@javusbonmon6937]

🏀🏀🏀👍🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@dravendfr]

60’s overrated blah blah blah short white guys blah blah blah some of these comments are honestly intellectually deficient, I am just glad people are waking up and starting to appreciate the history of the game. Thank you John for all you did for the game and your contribution towards my favorite fast food company. 😂

[@Oldwheeler1889]

Andy man I look forward to your videos! Great stuff.

[@dodivol]

I remember that night he injured his right shoulder during that playoff game against the Knicks at Madison square garden. Two days later on a Sunday afternoon at Boston Garden he burned the knicks for 42 points shooting only with his left hand and the Celtics tied the series in 1973. One of my favorite player of all time. People forget that he was a two time NCAA champion at Ohio State with Jerry Lucas, John McLaughlin and Bobby knight.

[@Comictalent]

Most underrated player in NBA history: Havlicek is 3rd or 4th best Celtic ever and still a top 20 all-time guy. Also an amazing athlete - he was drafted by the Cleveland Browns as well. An all-time winner and 2 way player.

[@gregb6469]

Havlicek in his prime would start in the NBA today. Of course, with the players being stronger and taller today he would have to play guard, not forward, but he would still score 20+ ppg, and dish out plenty of assists.

[@manny4552]

He was strong enough to play forward today too

[@manny4552]

Good points though

[@gregb6469]

@@manny4552 -- Strength is good, but on defense, giving up four or five inches to someone who is equally talented won't work.

[@manny4552]

@@gregb6469 well he was 6 foot 5 inches tall...tall ...about 205 pounds...big enough to play small forward today or guard....the question should not be if he was big enough to guard NBA forwards today...it should be how many could run with him in a whole game without being totally gassed

[@gregb6469]

@@manny4552 -- Yes, many of today's forwards would have as much trouble guarding Hondo as he would have guarding them.

[@Milordvega]

In one 1973 East semis playoff game, Hondo scored 54 points (24-36 from field with no three-pointers) versus the Atlanta Hawks of Pete Maravich. When he retired in 1978, he was #3 all-time in NBA scoring and #5 in assists.

[@Frankincensedjb123]

I was too young when he was playing, so I don't remember much, but I remember his endurance was always emphasized. He was the Energizer bunny of the NBA. 8 rings says it all. We hear so much about Bird but Russel and Havlicek built that Celtics dynasty.

[@manny4552]

Yes sir

[@phillip_reynolds]

Never knew John H. was THAT good! I had heard folks mention him here and there but didn’t know he was as good a player as is pointed out in this video. Thanks Andy!

[@manny4552]

In the 1970s he was in his thirties and I lived in buffalo...he used to come into buffalo and ny city and rip my braves and Knicks apart...especially in the playoffs

[@imraangill5630]

Can you please do how good Rip Hamilton was actually? Not many young fans know who he is (nice video :) THX for all the likes

[@SethKasso]

One of the best off-ball players ever

[@kvltizt]

Good idea!

[@ronaldoh80]

Imraan hyena rip Hamilton was pretty dope, I liked how Jordan told him my shoes are only for champions and he won one with the pistons

[@Niko-he4ji]

@@SethKasso yep

[@prodbyholdy]

I do! I Love that man!

[@Lundahlium]

HAVLICEK STOLE THE BALL !!

[@brandyboy.]

The person who drove the 6th man of the year award. A true great.

[@lloydkline6946]

Love hondo , red Auerbach said he did want to put one of the starts on the bench

[@DrewRandIsCool]

Hondo is a legend

[@willowtree66]

I was a very young kid during those days. I remember it being in 1969 when as a child, I was always glued on the tv watching all the cartoons I could get my eyes on. As I switched channels, I accidentally came across the game between the Lakers and the Celtics. I had absolutely no interest in basketball whatsoever , but just as I was about to turn the channel, I saw Havlicek going for a shot and Keith Erickson of the Lakers unintentionally poked a finger at John's eye and soon it swelled to a point where it almost covered his face. Strangely enough, I finished watching the game without even knowing how it's being played. Boston won that game. That incident sparked my love for basketball. I have been a die hard Celtics fan ever since. RIP Hondo.

[@manny4552]

Cool story.. I remember Keith Erickson.. he became a pretty good broadcaster after his NBA career

[@omnivorous65]

It is interesting to see how modern his game looks. His jump shot is almost text book. Much better than his peers. In a way similiar to Jerry West. Both were well ahead of their time.

[@Sevy-c4h]

NBA pioneer players

[@bigdogpete43]

I am old enough to remember him, although it was late in his career. I have one word for him-relentless. He never stopped. He would beat you just by outworking you.

[@andreialexandruparfeni7129]

One of the clutchest players ever. The Steal vs the Sixers, clutch shots vs the Suns in 1976 and the Bucks in 1974 (Game 6, should have won the title right then) etc. Legend.

[@basti938]

Fax

[@basti938]

@slip satch I wouldn't go that far. U have him over (not in order) MJ lebron kareem Hakeem bill wilt Shaq Kobe Wade Duncan Dirk Malone Garnett bird magic Curry erving durant Stockton big o

[@alvinailey3rd926]

tteverywhere 97 bullshit 😂 “97” you literally know only what was said in this fucking video 😂

[@eroddy2513]

1976 suns series is one of the all time best still. That triple OT game is still the best ever finals game imo

[@stolencbscontent3233]

@@basti938 he is definetley better than wade

[@bricefleckenstein9666]

7:59 You missed one. NBA All Time 50 team.

[@PoliticusRex632]

Hondo always said the secret to his success was his 7 liter lungs. He could outhustle any player over the course of a game or series and wait for his opportunity to make a play.

[@carlhopkinson]

I saw him on tv a lot....he was damned good.

[@emilypurcell2659]

Dave Cowens wasn't just a teammate. He was the heart of the great Celtics teams of the seventies - and they were great

[@bubba9985]

Yes, Dave was another of the celtic greats

[@gm2407]

Hardly hear about those teams or the era in general. All I hear is the 11 until Bill retired, then the 80s then the big 3. If you didn't see the banners it would be a forgotten part of NBA history.

[@kevinhouse4376]

@@gm2407 Sadly, this is so true. I was born in '62, and my NBA memories mostly kick in around 1970 or so. I collected baseball, basketball and football cards from 1970-75, and those players are my guys regardless of what team they played for. But as a Celtics fan, Havlicek is my all-time favorite player. And the Celtics of Hondo, Dave Cowens and Jo Jo White will always hold a special place in my heart. Many people today don't realize there indeed were great players and teams in the '70s (and that includes the ABA).

[@manny4552]

​@@kevinhouse4376well said.. I'm a couple years older than you and collected the cards and watched all of those teams and guys too

[@housesports000]

@@kevinhouse4376The 70's Celtics are pretty overlooked, but being sandwiched in two of their best eras it’s easy to see why

[@crystalmalloy5264]

Ha🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥺

[@adiracquetball]

I played hockey from a very young age. Bobby Orr was it. Then I started watching the Celtics. I remember Russell beating the Fakers for his 11th in 13 years. I remember Hondo being relentless i remember being in awe of his total overall game and athleticism. He never stopped at either end of the court. The Celtics would have won in 73 if that hack Phil Jackson hadn't cheap shotted Hondo and ruined his shoulder. It changed the series. That's ok as a 34 and 36 year old he led the Celtics to two more titles and at 38 was still playing 34 minutes a game. He was an amazing athlete.

[@manny4552]

Well said

[@bobsharp7663]

When I was a kid, Havlicek was my favorite player.... and then came Larry Joe....

[@r0ckstar666]

I grew up in the 1980's. Magic Johnson vs Larry Bird was NBA at its peak.

[@davidlipman8093]

Me too! I remember the 74 and 76 titles!

[@bobsharp7663]

Game 5 in 76… triple overtime

[@manny4552]

Same here

[@samuelmahmud1909]

The 1st SIX MAN! RIP

[@jlrob85]

Contrast this guy to all the egos today!! What a great example on how to conduct yourself on and off the court!! Mad respect for John. RIP.

[@jansenarellano2347]

Legend

[@kyletatum4516]

Had no clue he was this good, bravo man.

[@LaserRanger15]

Just a pure professional by any definition of the word, plus a true team player

[@anthonycarr5514]

West v. Havlicek - good stuff. "Hondo" was my first favorite player. Celtics were on TV pretty much every Sunday, either against the 76er's (Wilt), Knicks, or Lakers. Good memories.

[@manny4552]

Great battles

[@CashCastles]

It seems dude was just not very advertisable, incredibly unfortunate. 🖤

[@bradtdarius]

All due respect to Larry Bird and Bill Russell, Havlicek is my all-time favorite Celtic. From 1966 til his retirement, I watched every game he played in that was on tv. EVERY one of them. Side note : Frank Ramsey, another Celtic legend, was the first great NBA Sixth Man. More media attention got paid to the Sixth Man position, because of Red Auerbach's influence, and made Havlicek a household name. He shocked basketball fans when he became a starter, but immediately proved he was one he was one of the League's best. His career coincided with the 76ers' Billy Cunningham, a another HOFer , who began his own NBA career as a famed Sixth Man. Their matchups were epic. Appreciate the content. I'm 65, and always pay respects to the greats of the past, as well as to today's players. "Hondo" was a bad dude.

[@manny4552]

Well said...I remember all the black guys I knew who played ball really respected him.,..he had equal respect from black and white fans and players everywhere

[@johnnypastrana6727]

Basketball fans of that era knew who John Havlicek was...when he went into the game, the energy of the Celtic team would go sky high. Hondo Havlicek was one of a kind.