Boston Celtics forward Cedric Maxwell was anxiously awaiting the arrival of rookie Larry Bird in 1979. And not because Maxwell thought Bird could change the trajectory of the franchise. Rather, Maxwell thought he could show the high-profile Bird what it actually took to play in the NBA.
Since the Boston Celtics traded for Kristaps Porzingis, the big man has missed a lot of games. He played just 57 games last season in his first year in Boston.
Mind games are a common tactic in sports, often used to unsettle opponents. A notable instance occurred before Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals in 1984 when Cedric Maxwell, a forward for the Boston Celtics, boldly predicted that Bernard King of the New York Knicks wouldn't score 40 points against him.
Cedric Maxwell, a Boston Celtics legend, couldn't resist taking a playful jab at the Los Angeles Lakers following the Celtics' 18th NBA title win. Speaking to Rachel Nichols after the game, Maxwell celebrated the achievement while aiming some pointed comments at the Celtics' historic rivals: "I am so proud of what these guys accomplished today.
With NBA championship No. 18 officially in the books, the Celtics faithful have earned their bragging rights to mock the Lakers, and it's not just the fans getting into the act.
In a recent interview with Cedric Maxwell, Grant Williams discussed his NBA Finals predictions. Williams believes the Boston Celtics will advance to the championship round. As captured by Celtics on CLNS, Williams envisioned two possible scenarios for the Celtics.
He has an argument Cedric “Cornbread” Maxwell had an interesting career. He's from Kinston - he was one of the earliest NBA players to emerge from there - and led UNCC to the 1977 Final Four at a time when that was essentially a miraculous accomplishment.
Whenever an NBA player decides it is time to walk away from the game they love, it is a tough pill for that player and fans alike to swallow. For some, this could mean the end of the road as far as their playing days are concerned while others continue to play overseas or in another exhibition league like the Big 3.
When you think of the NBA, the Boston Celtics are one of the first teams that will come to mind. They are one half of the greatest rivalry the sport has ever known, and they have been winning titles ever since the earliest days of the league.
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The Boston Celtics have a long and storied history, in which many a Hall of Famer have donned the green and white. How many of the C's 25 career leading scorers can you name in six minutes?