The Boston Celtics were a very dominant basketball team in the '80s. They were led by Larry Bird, and coached by KC Jones. Here are a few pictures and words about my favorite players from those teams.
 

Larry Bird epitomized '80s basketball: hustle, shoot the 3, and just win baby! No power forward before could combine Bird's deft passes with his deadly 3 point shot. Larry Bird was definitely "Pretty Fly for a White Guy!"
 

Kevin McHale killed people with his drop step and hook shot. He was impossible to stop, as Elvin Hayes tried in vain to do on this card. McHale was a treat to watch, and he was a "lunch bucket" player, who would do whatever it took to win!
 

"Chief" Parrish put a lot of people to shame with his quick moves to the basket, and his blocked shot prowess. Chief put lots of points on the board, and the Celtics were lucky enough to get Parrish in a trade with the Golden State Warriors.
 
 

Dennis Johnson wasn't the fastest player, wasn't the best shooter, wasn't the strongest, or the tallest. But DJ had heart, and he laid it all out on the table every time he played. Exciting to watch every time, you never knew what DJ was going to do!
 

Danny Ainge was another guy who wasn't all that big, wasn't all that fast, but boy, he sure could play ball. Initially a 3rd baseman in the Toronto Blue Jays organization, Danny realized his love was in basketball, and he showed us that if you were spunky, you could win! He did bite a few people, but he was one tough S.O.B.!

 
 
 
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