Havlicek’s name was back in the news since Payton Pritchard picked up the Sixth Man Award, but the Celtic great was so much more than that.

John Havlicek, the Celtics' franchise scoring leader, won eight NBA championships in Boston and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1984.

John Havlicek, the understated superstar who transformed an off-the-bench role into a Hall of Fame career and became the all-time leading scorer with the Boston Celtics, died on Thursday in ...

Hondo, an NBA legend, is a nickname given to John Havlicek. This talented player was a huge part of the Boston Celtics dynasty, winning eight championships in 16 years.

John Havlicek came off the bench for his first seven years as a pro, earning four All-Star nods in that time. The NBA is honoring his service as the definitive sixth man with a new trophy.

Today's honoree is the Celtics' John Havlicek. This column about Havliceck originally appeared in the April 15, 1978, issue of The Sporting News under the headline, "Hondo Bows Out With All ...

Today's honoree is the Celtics' John Havlicek. This column about Havliceck originally appeared in the April 15, 1978, issue of The Sporting News under the headline, "Hondo Bows Out With All ...

Havlicek, whose nickname, Hondo, was inspired by the John Wayne movie of the same name, led a Celtics comeback during the early 1970s. In 1970-71 and 1971-72, he averaged 28.9 and 27.5 points ...

Johnny Most’s “Havlicek stole the ball!” call of Hondo’s interception of a Hal Greer pass intended for Chet Walker is to basketball what Russ Hodges’ “The Giants win the pennant!

BOSTON (AP) — Sports legends were in Boston to honor basketball great John Havlicek. Former Celtics and Bruins stars gathered at Trinity Church in Boston on Thursday for a memorial service. The ...