However, this routine almost backfired on him when Tom Heinsohn almost jeopardized the outcome after Auerbach lit his cigar. During an interview with Bob Costas, Auerbach was asked about the ...

On this day in Boston Celtics history, the storied franchise fired then-head coach and former champion forward Tommy Heinsohn. Heinsohn had begun coaching the team after a stint as a broadcaster ...

It’s hard to imagine the Boston Celtics without Tommy Heinsohn. There isn’t a generation of Celtics fans for whom Tommy’s presence hasn’t been felt. He is the only person to be an active ...

Tyler Lagasse is a Special Olympics USA Games gold medalist. He’s been awarded an ESPY and given a TED Talk. He’s even ...

The Lakers were led by Elgin Baylor's 33 points, 17 rebounds, and 5 assists. The Celtics also beat the Lakers on this date in ...

The Cavs and Thunder are the only NBA teams with better records than the 39-16 Celtics, who won seven of their last eight ...

The NBA Family mourns the loss of Tommy Heinsohn, the Hall of Fame forward who played a critical role on eight NBA championship teams in nine seasons with the Boston Celtics, coached them to two ...

Legendary Celtics win John Havlicek added 21 points, forward Sam Jones chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds, and legendary Celtic Tommy Heinsohn another 13 points and 6 boards. The Lakers were led ...