Happy Birthday to John 'Hondo' Havlicek Today would have been Hondo's 79th birthday. One of the greatest to ever do it. 8× NBA champion (1963–1966, 1968, 1969, 1974, 1976) NBA Finals MVP (1974) 13× NBA All-Star (1966–1978) 4× All-NBA First Team (1971–1974) 7× All-NBA Second Team (1964, 1966, 1968–1970, 1975, 1976) 5× NBA All-Defensive First Team (1972–1976) 3× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1969–1971) - Video: TheCrunchySopa Music: "It's Near' by Dj Quads | Open Court

🏀On April 15, 1965 John Havlicek's steal might be the most famous play in NBA playoff history. It came with 5 seconds left and the Boston Celtics clinging to a 110-109 lead over the 76ers in Game 7 of the 1965 Eastern Conference Finals. As Philadelphia's Hal Greer got set to inbound the ball from the baseline under his own basket, Havlicek peeked over his shoulder. Anticipating a lob pass, Havlicek tipped the ball to teammate Sam Jones, who dribbled out the clock as the fans at Boston Garden (a

The NBA mourns the loss of Celtics legend & Hall of Famer, John Havlicek. 🙏 | NBA TV