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Dynamic Duo: Auerbach and Russell
Date: 1950s to 1960s
Red Auerbach enjoyed his victory cigar while congratulating Bill Russell after another Celtics home victory. The enigmatic relationship between the two helped fuel Boston’s success. “When you get down to serious coaching, Red’s the best,” Russell said. “He’s versatile, intelligent, astute, flexible and he has me on the team.” For Auerbach’s part he claimed, “I admire Russell because he’s smart enough to understand me.”
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