Today, Paul Pierce is among the Boston Celtics’ long list of legends, but his career in Beantown was nearly cut short in the fall of 2000. He was out at a late-night spot in the city and was stabbed multiple times during a fight at the Buzz Club.

Kawhi Leonard stole the spotlight at the NBA All-Star Game —despite Anthony Edwards winning the MVP. Leonard later earned high praise from former Boston Celtics player Antoine Walker, per First Things First. “I thought Kawhi Leonard was terrific. To be the hometown guy, in front of your fans… We need this game to go back to being very competitive.”

"(I'm) just feeling in a good place about where I am today with the team and with the organization," said Harper.

For some time, Vučević manifested an opportunity to aid a contender. He's now with a Celtics team considered an Eastern Conference threat.

Recently acquired center Nikola Vucevic shared his reaction after an encouraging Celtics debut in Boston’s comeback win.

He might not have All-Star numbers, but he has All-Star impact – and White knows it.

The NBA has had expansion rumors for years now, though there hasn’t been much public movement on that front. However, according to the Dallas Morning News’ Brad Townsend, the NBA Board of Governors could vote this summer to expand the league by two teams.

The Boston Celtics are enjoying a surprising season. Led by Jaylen Brown, the Celtics are second in the Eastern Conference, 5.5 games behind the Detroit Pistons and half a game ahead of the New York Knicks.

"I just think (of) what he had to go through - Losing Jrue Holiday, losing Al Horford, Porzingis, Jayson Tatum is out," said McGrady.