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“That’s the first time I had seen an NBA coach in a fight with one of the players” - Magic recalls K.C. Jones applying a headlock on Michael Cooper
The Celtics bench emptied while the Lakers did not. That included then-Celtics coach K.C. Jones admitted that he was at the bottom of the pile when the brawl happened. "I didn't say nothing ...
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On this day: legendary Boston Celtics coach, president Red Auerbach born
and KC Jones, in 1957. Many more followed, and Auerbach transitioned from coach to general manager. Russell replaced him as ...
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On this day: Red names Bill Russell head coach; Sam Jones drafted
On this day in 1966, Celtics legend Red Auerbach named Bill Russell his successor as head coach, 9 years after they drafted Sam Jones.
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“If he stays healthy, we’ll continue to be successful” - Larry Bird knew the Boston Celtics’ success in the late ‘80s depended on one player
When the Celtics won their third championship in ... whose arrival had given coach KC Jones’ team the strength to contain teams with multiple big men. "This team is one of the greatest, if ...