Quote of the Day (Bill Bradley, on Rival John Havlicek, ‘Unselfish and Loyal’)

“For ten years, John Havlicek was my toughest opponent in the biggest rivalry in the league. Night after night he was the epitome of constant motion. He only needed half a step to beat me, which he usually did. He was the quintessential Celtic—unselfish and loyal—and through the players’ union he helped make the game more just by ending the reserve clause. The only thing he loved more than the game was his family. He’ll always be with them."—Bill Bradley, paying tribute to fellow Basketball Hall of Famer John Havlicek (1940-2019), quoted in Matt Dollinger, “NBA Legends Mourn The Death of John Havlicek,” Sports Illustrated, Apr. 28, 2019