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Why these Celtics can achieve what Cowens, Bird and Pierce couldn't
The Celtics haven’t repeated as champions since the days of Bill Russell. But this group is built to make history, writes Michael Holley.
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A new title: How Tatum and Brown rewrote their legacies in Boston
The lives of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown just changed forever. Michael Holley reflects on the legacy of the two Celtics stars after they delivered Banner 18.
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Belichick's unparalleled Patriots tenure was riveting through the end
As Bill Belichick’s Patriots tenure concludes after 24 seasons, Michael Holley reflects on the legendary coach’s unique force of personality in New England.
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Holley: What does Bill Belichick see in 2022 Patriots that we don't?
Fans and critics have questioned Bill Belichick plenty over the years, and most of the time, he’s responded with results. Will 2022 be different? Our Michael Holley reflects on what could be THE defining season for the legendary head coach.
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Holley: Reflecting on the incredible legacy of Celtics icon Bill Russell
NBC Sports Boston’s Michael Holley looks back at a memorable interaction he had with Celtics legend Bill Russell and why it’s important to remember the tremendous impact he made on and off the court.
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Holley: The story behind the story of Mookie leaving the Sox, Boston
Mookie Betts was everything the Red Sox could have hoped for. An MVP. A World Series champ. So why couldn’t they keep him long term? Michael Holley wants to know the real story.
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Michael Holley: Remember, Boston sports fans, it could be much worse
By now, my kids can predict when their father has a “You Don’t Have It So Bad” lecture on the way. For example, when they complain about cleaning their rooms, I’ve got: “You’re fortunate to have a room to clean; I had to share one small room with my brother and grandfather until I was 16…” I’ve got one...
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Holley: Remember Boston sports fans, it could be much worse
Boston sports fans have a much higher standard for success than other cities, and while that’s a great mindset to have, Michael Holley urges Boston fans to not take the last two decades of success for granted.
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Why did Mookie Betts sign long-term with Dodgers, and not Red Sox?
Mookie Betts is a baseball MVP and batting champ. He’s a professional bowler. He’s a recreational baller who, at 5 feet 9 inches, can rise to the rim and finish with a dunk. I’m guessing you already knew all, or some, of the above. What you may not realize is that Betts also is a storyteller. One of his...
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Don't be distracted by roadblocks to productive dialogue, nuanced conversation
The ultimate goals, the basic expectations, are easy enough to see. Justice. Anti-racism. Equality. Love and respect for humanity. Obvious and uncomplicated, right? That’s why I’m surprised by some of the twisted things I’ve seen and heard in the last month and a half. It’s been about that long — seven weeks — since George Floyd pleaded for his life in Minneapolis, his...