I watched John Havlicek and the Boston Celtics beat the Phoenix Suns in the 1976 NBA Finals. These are my oldest basketball memories and Havlicek played a prominent role. The 1976 championship was Havlicek’s 8th without a loss. Unbelievable. He was a versatile scorer from all over the court, a good rebounder, a good passer, and a strong defender with relentless energy. One of the NBA’s all-time greats. He’ll always occupy a special place in my sports heart.