Jayson Tatum Says Larry Bird Is the Greatest Celtic Ever… Is He Right?
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Jayson Tatum discusses why he believes Larry Bird is the greatest Celtic of all time, sparking a debate about Celtics legends.
Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum was asked who he believes is the greatest Celtic of all time — and his answer surprised some young fans. Tatum chose Larry Bird over Celtics legends like Bill Russell, John Havlicek, Bob Cousy and Paul Pierce. In this episode Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe & Sherrod Blakely of the Garden Report Celtics Post-GameLive break down: ☘️ Why Tatum connects with Larry Bird ☘️ The generational difference in Celtics fans ☘️ Bird’s legendary skillset and impact on the NBA ☘️ Where Bill Russell fits in the debate Is Larry Bird really the greatest Celtic ever? Or does the title still belong to Bill Russell? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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