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"I guarantee you 55 points tomorrow night" - When MJ torched the Bird-led Celtics with an injured hand in 1987

In the 1986 NBA Playoffs, Chicago Bulls star Michael Jordan faced the mighty Boston Celtics while recovering from a broken foot. Doctors claimed there was a chance he would reinjure his foot again.
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"He made me proud to be a Celtic" - Bill Russell gave Larry Bird the ultimate praise after 1987 Finals loss vs. Lakers

Bill Russell never hid how proud Larry Bird made him with all of his on-court success for the Boston Celtics.