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He was much more than Larry Bird’s sidekick When it comes to the Boston Celtics of the 1980’s, Larry Bird has always gotten most of the attention and that’s understandable: Bird was a magician with the ball.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / April 15

Michael Jordan’s 63 opened Celtics’ eyes in 1986 playoffs, but Kevin McHale knew Boston would win series

Michael Jordan redefined playoff basketball on April 20, 1986, erupting for an NBA-record 63 points in Game 2 of the Chicago Bulls’ first-round series against the Boston Celtics.

NBA News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / March 13

Nine-Time NBA All-Star Proves Yesterday's Players Were Just As Athletic As Today

There is the notion that today's NBA players are more athletic than yesterday. Even if true, it doesn't include NBA Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins. He was just as explosive as LeBron James and many of today's stars in the 1980s and `90s.

Kawhi Leonard News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 30-point games in NBA playoff history' quiz

How many of the NBA players with at least 30 games with 30 points in the postseason can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

The 'NBA postseason assist leaders' quiz

The 'Multiple NBA scoring titles' quiz

Houston Rockets News / Hardwood Heroics / January 17

'He’s the Poor Man’s Kevin McHale' – Ex-Rockets Star Had High Praise for Alperen Sengun Amid the Team’s Success

Former Houston Rockets big man Charles Barkley had a change of heart in his opinion about the team. Barkley is pleased with them now that they have the second seed in the Western Conference.

Minnesota offers four-star 2026 edge defender McHale Blade

P.J. Fleck and the entire Gophers staff remain incredibly busy on the recruiting trail offering dozens of players almost every day. One name that jumps out is four-star 2026 Chicago, Ill.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Basketball Network / December 12

Kevin McHale once gave a blunt explanation for why a young Kevin Garnet didn't start for the Timberwolves: 'Kevin was a stick back then'

Kevin McHale was part of the Minnesota Timberwolves' front office when the team selected Kevin Garnett with the fifth overall pick in the 1995 NBA Draft.

NBA News / Basketball Network / December 9

'Sometimes you get the bear, sometimes the bear gets you' – Kevin McHale had an unusual response after lifting the Celtics past the Lakers

Each time the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers face each other, the top players of each franchise give it their all. However, bad nights are not exempt.

Boston Celtics News / Basketball Network / November 27

'And this Bird guy is really good, too' - Kevin McHale reflects on his first practice with Larry Bird and the Celtics

Sometimes, all the pieces in life fall perfectly into place, creating a mosaic for the ages. While it sounds poetic, such was the case for the Boston Celtics at the turn of the 1970s.

NBA News / Basketball Network / November 26

Kevin McHale was destroyed when he realized his career was over: 'After one particularly rough night, I went home and cried'

Many athletes have a hard time coming to terms with reality, especially when it's time to walk away. Some hold on too long and are unable to let go, which leads to a painful decline. Boston Celtics legend Kevin McHale was one of those players who likely should have retired sooner but found it hard to shake the pull of his former greatness.

NBA News / Basketball Network / November 24

When Kevin McHale insulted someone during NBA broadcast in 2019: 'He's a d***head...Hair just got grayer'

An unspoken rule in the broadcasting world is to always assume the microphone is on. With that in mind, people avoid saying anything that might get them in trouble.

Boston Celtics News / Basketball Network / November 21

'When we make a team decision that we're not going to lose, we seldom lose' - Kevin McHale kept the faith in the Celtics

The Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers showcased stellar rosters in the 1980s, which is why both franchises faced off for the NBA title several times.

NBA News / Basketball Network / November 20

Kevin McHale nailed his acting role on 'Cheers,' said TV writer: 'He proved to be so good, so natural'

When Kevin McHale first appeared on screen in 1991, many likely expected him to be just another basketball player struggling in acting, wondering, "Why not stick to his day job?" TV writer Ken Levine shared similar thoughts when the "Black Hole" was cast in the sitcom "Cheers," anticipating the Boston Celtics forward would have a brief role.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / October 11

YouTube Gold: Kevin McHale

Larry Bird is Larry Legend but Kevin McHale isn’t far behind. Larry Bird was such a dominant figure during his career that he overshadowed some of his teammates.

NBA News / Phoenix Suns on SI / September 25

Suns Star Ranked Among Best Second Options

The 2024-25 Phoenix Suns season is upon us - and now is the time that lists are coming in full force - this is no different. Ben Rohrbach of Yahoo Sports recently started a series in which all 30 teams are ranked, in order, based around the top five options on the roster - rather than by position.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker

18 celebrity LGBTQ+ we absolutely adore

Several celebrity queer couples have taken Hollywood by storm, and we love keeping up with the following 18.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / July 25

20 Biggest Black Holes In NBA History

In the NBA, a ‘black hole’ is a player who, once given the ball, rarely gives it up. This term was humorously applied to Kevin McHale by his teammates because of his incredible efficiency in the post—when McHale had the ball, you knew a basket was likely.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 21

A brief history of player-turned-coaches in the NBA

Carving out a playing career in the NBA and forging a successful coaching career are two very different things.

Magic Johnson has interesting take on JJ Redick hire

Three reasons JJ Redick will fail as the Lakers new HC

The 20 best NBA teams of the 2000s

Can you name the losing coach from every NBA Finals?

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / May 22

Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum on verge of surpassing iconic Celtics duo

When it's all said and done, Brown and Tatum could go down as the most decorated duo in Celtics history.

Celtics trio makes NBA playoffs history in Game 1 win

Celtics backcourt earns high praise with All-NBA selections

Insider provides timeline on Kristaps Porzingis' return

Forgotten NBA stars from the merger to the Lottery era

The '20 PPG during the 2022-23 NBA season' quiz

NBA News / Fadeaway World / May 18

Kevin McHale Says Coaches Are On Constant 'Life Support' With LeBron James Or Kevin Durant

According to NBA legend Kevin McHale, stars like LeBron James and Kevin Durant always have coaches on their heels. Speaking on SiriusXM NBA Radio, McHale explained that there's an extra element that comes with coaching the best of the best and that with LeBron and Durant specifically there's almost no job security at all.

Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / January 8, 2024

Boston Celtics Trade Review #16: Kevin McHale and Robert Parish

It’s not every day that one trade can be the start of an era. Even so, that doesn’t mean it’s never happened. Back in 1980, the Boston Celtics made a trade that netted them Robert Parish from the Golden State Warriors and Kevin McHale through the draft.

NBA News / Boston Celtics on SI / January 8, 2024

Kevin McHale to Appear at Star-Studded Farewell Event

Last month, Goran Dragic announced his retirement from professional basketball. Throughout his career, Dragic played for the Phoenix Suns, Miami Heat, Houston Rockets, Toronto Raptors, Brooklyn Nets, Chicago Bulls, and Milwaukee Bucks.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 18, 2023

Ex-coach rips Harden: 'He was fat and didn't feel like playing'

Former coach rips disgruntled 76ers star: 'He was fat and didn't feel like playing'

Kevin McHale did not hold back on James Harden.

Could James Harden end up in China?

Was Daryl Morey overruled in Harden contract discussion?

Heat All-Star Bam Adebayo sets ambitious goal for 2023-24 season

Jamal Murray withdraws from FIBA, paves way for USA to win World Cup

Bulls seem to overvalue their head coach

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / June 13, 2022

How many NBA championships have the Boston Celtics won?

Boston is one of the glamour franchises in the NBA and have been racking up titles since they came into existence in 1946. We look back at the championship banners they've been able to raise.

Larry Bird: Career retrospective

The 'NBA's Top 50 All-Time Team' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

Larry Bird: Career retrospective

As LFO once sang, “The great Larry Bird jersey number 33.” There have been many accolades for the man they call Larry Legend that go beyond being name dropped by the fourth or five most popular boy band of the turn of the millennium.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 4, 2020