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Parquet pride will boost undermanned C's, but reality eventually sets it.

Robert Kraft and Jerry Buss learned the ropes together.

Kobe dishes on Celtics rivalry, Rondo's injury and talking trash with Pierce.

The Celtics know one blowout win doesn't mean the Hawks are finished.

Shaquille O'Neal, the man with four rings, 28,596 career points and scores of nicknames, has finally decided to call it quits, ending one of the most colorful careers in NBA history that will surely culminate with a Hall of Fame induction.

ESPN.com IllustrationPaul Pierce is the one Boston wants with the ball when it matters.Celtics captain Paul Pierce (and everyone else) knows he's getting the ball with the game on the line. But why isn't Kevin Garnett calling for it? ESPN Boston's Ja...

Would a more aggressive Kevin Garnett help the Celtics' late-game offense?

Kendrick Perkins gets his chance against the Lakers in a 2010 Finals rematch.

Brian Babineau/NBAE/Getty ImagesFinally healthy, Paul Pierce has a lot more to smile about this season.After a season with so many injuries he considered shutting it down, Paul Pierce says he feels better than he has in a long time writes ESPN Boston...

Paul Pierce's injuries were worse than we knew last season, and some pain lingers.

Kobe Bryant stole a lot of his moves by watching the legends, Jackie MacMullan writes.

Isiah Thomas has told SI.com that he is "really hurt" over criticisms levied by Magic Johnson in a new book chronicling the careers of Johnson and Larry Bird.

Paul Pierce is not perfect but he has learned from his mistakes on the path to success, writes Jackie MacMullan.

Jackie MacMullan takes a look at the transformation of Kobe Bryant as the leader of the young Lakers.

Jackie MacMullan talks with Larry Bird and Donnie Walsh of the Pacers as they contemplate the Legend's future in the executive suite.