On April 15, 1965 John Havlicek made one of the most iconic plays in NBA History with a steal against the 76ers in the final seconds of Game 7 of the 1965 Eastern Division Finals.
For much of the first part of John Havliceks career, he excelled coming off the bench as a top scorer. From the Fabulous Forwards Home Video, we see how John Havlicek set the standard as a 6th man.
And while the names had changed, the heart and grit of the franchise remained intact, largely thanks to the understated yet unyielding leadership of John Havlicek ... and was the NBA's most ...
Post-retirement, John has been celebrated in the 35th, 50th, and 75th-anniversary teams, along with other NBA legends. Related: "We'd wear him down with Havlicek and West" - How Red Auerbach ...