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SPECIAL EPISODE: Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the 1986 Celtics - Kevin McHale Interview

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Kevin McHale describes the shocking phone call from Red Auerbach that made him a Celtic.

Kevin McHale reflects on the 40th anniversary of the 1986 Celtics, sharing stories about his draft day, team chemistry with Larry Bird and Robert Parrish, Bill Walton's impact, rivalries with the Lakers, and the team's historic dominance. He highlights key moments like the Grateful Dead concert delay and the Celtics' unbeatable home court advantage.

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McHale revisits how Boston landed him and how the 1986 Celtics worked.

Celtics Talk uses the 40th anniversary of the 1986 Celtics as a clean archival frame for bringing Kevin McHale back to revisit how Boston landed him and how that group was wired.

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You want Kevin McHale talking about the 1986 Celtics without waiting for the full documentary.

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