John Havlicek’s Enduring Legacy: From Celtics Championships to a Medical Study
John Havlicek, drafted seventh overall by the Boston Celtics in 1962, almost pursued a football career before becoming a defensive stalwart who helped the team win eight championships. A recent study by Mass General Hospital shed light on his extraordinary endurance, while reflections on Larry Bird’s arrival reveal a career that might have unfolded differently.
Jul 23, 2026