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SPECIAL EPISODE: Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the 1986 Celtics - Danny Ainge Interview

·45 min·4 clips
Danny Ainge describes how George Steinbrenner and Ted Turner fought to acquire him in a multi-sport frenzy.
This episode celebrates the 40th anniversary of the 1986 Boston Celtics, featuring an interview with Danny Ainge. He discusses his unique path to the Celtics, the team's chemistry, key moments like facing Michael Jordan, and the legacy of players like Larry Bird and Bill Walton.

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A sharp look at the 1986 Celtics, with Danny Ainge laying out the team's edge from the inside.

The episode treats the 1986 Celtics as a team built on personality as much as wins, and Danny Ainge gives that edge a first-hand account. He is candid about leaning into the villain role, from getting booed in other arenas to fouling Magic on the break, and the piece makes clear…

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