Boston Celtics Legend John Havlicek Passed Away At Age 79
Boston lost a legend today. The Boston Celtics released a statement announcing the passing of NBA Hall Of Famer John Havlicek
Team Statement
John Havlicek is one of the most accomplished players in Boston Celtics history, and the face of many of the franchise’s signature moments. He was a great champion both on the court and in the community, winning 8 NBA championships and an NBA Finals MVP, while holding Celtics career records for points scored and games played. Named one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History, he is enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame and his retired #17 hangs in the Garden rafters. His defining traits as a player were his relentless hustle and wholehearted commitment to team over self. He was extraordinarily thoughtful and generous, both on a personal level and for those in need, as illustrated by his commitment to raising money for The Genesis Foundation for Children for over three decades through his fishing tournament. John was kind and considerate, humble and gracious. He was a champion in every sense, and as we join his family, friends, and fans in mourning his loss, we are thankful for all the joy and inspiration he brought to us.
RIP Hondo
R.I.P. #Celtics legend John Havlicek pic.twitter.com/CabCgeTtL9
— 乃ʟᴀᴄᴋ 州ᴇᴛᴀʟ下ɪsᴛ (@13ARL1C) April 26, 2019
1962–1978
Boston Celtics
Career highlights and awards
8× NBA champion (1963–1966, 1968, 1969, 1974, 1976)
NBA Finals MVP (1974)
13× NBA All-Star (1966–1978)
4× All-NBA First Team (1971–1974)
7× All-NBA Second Team (1964, 1966, 1968–1970, 1975, 1976)
5× NBA All-Defensive First Team (1972–1976)
3× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1969–1971)
NBA All-Rookie First Team (1963)
No. 17 retired by Boston Celtics
NBA 35th Anniversary Team
NBA 50th Anniversary Team
NCAA champion (1960)
Consensus second-team All-American (1962)
Third-team All-American – AP (1961)
No. 5 retired by Ohio State
Career statistics
Points
26,395 (20.8 ppg)
Rebounds
8,007 (6.3 rpg)
Assists
6,114 (4.8 apg)