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Longtime Boston Celtics rival power forward/center John Salley, most irritating to Boston fans during his Detroit Pistons heyday, revealed during a new appearance on Udonis Haslem and Mike Miller's "The OGs" podcast that he was almost drafted by Celtics legend Red Auerbach in the 1986 NBA Draft.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / March 15

YouTube Gold: Red Auerbach’s Top 12 NBA Players Of All Time

And who would know better? Red Auerbach has been gone since 2006 which is kind of amazing when you think about it, not least of all because he still casts a long shadow over the NBA.

Boston Celtics News / Duke Basketball Report / February 22

YouTube Gold: Red Auerbach

When it came to basketball, Red Auerbach was an absolute stone-cold genius. Former Duke star Jayson Tatum has had a spectacular career with the Boston Celtics, but he was always seen as a bit of a failure as a Celtic until last year.

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Boston Celtics News / Basketball Network / December 25

'He said he'd be coming up to rookie camp' - Red Auerbach on how excited Larry Bird was about Len Bias joining the Celtics

On June 17, 1986, the Boston Celtics, the reigning NBA champions, selected Len Bias as the second overall pick in the 1986 NBA Draft at Madison Square Garden.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 18

From Radiators To Reels: How NBA Teams Prepare Behind Closed Doors

Back in the NBA golden days, Celtics coach Red Auerbach was a true master at exploiting every possible edge to secure a homecourt advantage. He didn’t just rely on talent or strategy — Auerbach made sure the visiting teams were already rattled before they ever took the floor.

Boston Celtics News / Duke Basketball Report / December 16

YouTube Gold: Bill Sharman

A great player, coach and executive. How many people ever do that hat trick? When it comes to the Boston Celtics dynasty that Red Auerbach built in the 1950’s and ‘60’s, Bill Russell gets the most attention, followed by Bob Cousy, John Havlicek, Sam Jones, KC Jones and Tommy Heinsohn.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / November 21

Joe Biden Reveals Special Connection to Celtics During White House Celebration

The mighty Boston Celtics traveled to the White House on Thursday to commemorate their record-breaking 18th NBA championship, claimed during the 2023-24 season.

NBA News / Basketball Network / November 17

Red Auerbach made his GOAT picks in 1991: 'Those five, you can make a case as to who the greatest, most valuable player of all time is'

Many people have opinions on who the greatest player of all time (GOAT) is. Red Auerbach, the legendary coach with the second-most NBA championship titles, was no different.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / August 26

YouTube Gold: Rick Barry On Free Throws

If you don’t know, you’re about to be surprised Back in the 1970’s, the NBA used to have a weekly game on Sundays (this was pre-cable and you were lucky to get any basketball at all) and at halftime they had a feature called Red On Roundball.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / May 9

YouTube Gold: Tommy Heinsohn

A brilliant but underappreciated star from the dawn of the Celtics dynasty and who extended it into the 1970’s. When you look at the Celtics dynasty that Red Auerbach built in the 1950’s and ‘60’s, perhaps the most underrated player on those teams was Tommy Heinsohn.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / April 12, 2024

Derrick White wins Red Auerbach award, exemplifying what it means to be a Celtic

Ahead of Thursday night’s game against the Knicks, Derrick White received the Auerbach award, given to the player who best represents the spirit and meaning of the Celtics organization.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 9, 2024

This Day In Lakers History: Pat Riley Becomes Quickest Coach To 400 Wins

When it comes to the greatest coaches in the history of the NBA, names like Phil Jackson, Red Auerbach, and Gregg Popovich are brought up quickly, and rightfully so.

Boston Celtics News / Fadeaway World / March 1, 2024

Red Auerbach's Method For Punishing Larry Bird Would Embarrass Today's NBA Players

In today's day and age, a lot of NBA players don't exactly lose sleep over missing games, but the great Larry Bird wasn't like that.

Boston Celtics News / Duke Basketball Report / January 11, 2024

YouTube Gold: Havlicek Stole The Ball!

In 1965, the Boston Celtics were in deep trouble. That’s when John Havlicek stepped up. The Boston Celtics dynasty was really kind of a miracle. They hired Red Auerbach, in spite of his abrasive nature.

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Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / June 13, 2022

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