Two Celtics Stories on This Day | Boston Celtics News

On this day in 1985, the Celtics welcomed David Thirdkill — “The Sheriff” — a player who revered the franchise’s legacy and helped lift the championship banner in ’86, even if his stats were modest. Decades later, in 2023, the team mourned the loss of Brandon Hunter, a second-round draft pick from Ohio University who made his NBA debut with Boston before his untimely passing. Two eras, two stories — both woven into the Celtics’ enduring tapestry.

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