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From scoring champ to NBA champ: Tiny Archibald’s story with the Boston Celtics

When he was in his heyday, Boston Celtics champion point guard Nate “Tiny” Archibald was among the best scorers in the game.

Join NBA legends Cedric Maxwell and Archibald as they reminisce about their time as teammates on the 1981 NBA champion Celtics, share stories from their careers and discuss the evolution of basketball.

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In this exclusive interview, Tiny opens up about his heart transplant, and how he joined the Celtics and the Boston-Philadelphia rivalry in the 80s. Listen to hilarious stories featuring Larry Bird, Maurice Cheeks, Red Auerbach, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and more.

From overcoming a torn Achilles to breaking color barriers in college, Tiny’s journey is a testament to resilience and dedication.

Check out the clip embedded above to hear the interview for yourself in full.

Listen to the “Celtics Lab” podcast on:

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3zBKQY6

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3GfUPFi

YouTube: https://bit.ly/3F9DvjQ

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