Cedric Maxwell shares his thoughts on the Celtics this season and why they've "shocked him" with their success ☘️ | NBC Sports Boston

Cedric Maxwell: How Larry Bird Ended My Racism.. Before Larry Bird, Cedric Maxwell was the "King of the Mountain" in Boston, averaging 20 & 10. When Bird walked in, Maxwell saw a "slow white guy" who looked like an easy target. But after Bird hit jumper after jumper—from 20 feet, then 25 feet—Maxwell realized the "White Savior" was the real deal. In one of the funniest interviews in NBA history, Max admits that Bird’s game was so legendary, it literally changed his outlook on the world. "Boy, I'

This fight between Shaq and Barkley was brutal. Shaquille O'Neal tried to intimidate Charles Barkley on his home court, but the Rockets player gave the giant what he deserved. However, fate would have it that these extraordinary figures would cross paths again... | Rebound

Shaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley fight during Lakers vs. Rockets game (1999) | ESPN Archives | NBA NEWS AND VIDEOS

HEARNS CONTROLLED THE FIGHT… UNTIL BARKLEY LANDED THE “IMPOSSIBLE” SHOT 🤯👊 It looked like a masterclass from The Hitman — smooth, sharp, untouchable. Then Barkley detonated a punch that turned the arena into chaos and rewrote the entire storyline. 👉 See the twist and full footage in the comments! | Bibiano Fernandes

Celtics Legend Cedric Maxwell talks about how the difficult Eastern Conference Finals in 1981 vs Dr. J and the Philadelphia 76ers was more of a championship series. | Boston Celtics