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SPECIAL EPISODE: Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the 1986 Celtics - Bill Walton Interview

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Bill Walton describes the pivotal moment Larry Bird told Red Auerbach to 'go get him' for the Celtics.

This special episode celebrates the 40th anniversary of the 1986 Boston Celtics, featuring an extended interview with Hall of Famer Bill Walton. Walton shares personal stories about joining the team, his relationships with legends like Larry Bird and Red Auerbach, and how the Celtics revitalized his career and life after injuries. The conversation covers team dynamics, championship memories, and the cultural impact of that era.

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Bill Walton gives Celtics nostalgia a specific, lived-in edge.

Celtics Talk opens its 1986 anniversary run with Bill Walton, and the piece gets to the point quickly. Walton speaks about Boston with real affection and a sharp eye for detail, while the 40th-anniversary framing stays close enough to the interview to matter without taking over.

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Press play for Bill Walton's affectionate 1986 Celtics recollections and the kind of lore only a Hall of Famer can tell.

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