We celebrated its 60th anniversary April 15, so maybe the time has come to clarify the matter. John Havlicek did not “steal” the ball to seal that 1965 Game 7 victory over the 76ers. Here is his own ...

BOSTON - John Havlicek's legacy was built during 16 years with the Boston Celtics, eight of them as NBA champions, making him among the best to ever play the game. One play immortalized him forever.

In the NBA's rich history, few defenders have stood out like the late John Havlicek. What adds to this is how often he — a five-time All-Defensive First Team member — dominated even the league's most ...