Bill Russell and David Stern were amongst 150 people attending a simple burial ceremony in honor of Red Auerbach on Tuesday morning.
"The utter simplicity was fitting for Red," Stern said. "Even the simplicity was more than what he would have wanted."
Psalm 23 was chanted by mourners and then they stood in silence as Auerbach's casket was lowered, then chanted the Mourner's Kaddish, the Jewish prayer for the dead. Stern was among those who took part in the tradition of shoveling dirt onto the grave.
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The Boston Celtics will wear a black clover leaf on their uniforms for the upcoming season as a tribute to former coach and general manager Red Auerbach, who died Saturday of a heart attack at age 89.
The clover will appear on the right side of the jersey and will be inscribed with the word "Red" in green lettering.
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Celtics legends Larry Bird and Bob Cousy were among several basketball luminaries who paid their respects Monday night to Red Auerbach, the NBA coach, executive and pioneer.
John Thompson and his son, John III, who brought his whole Georgetown University team, also came to the funeral home to honor Auerbach, the Hall of Famer who guided the Celtics to 16 championships, first as a coach and later as general manager. He died near his home in Washington at age 89 Saturday night.
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Celtics Oct 2006 Archive
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ESPN | Oct 28, 2006
Red Auerbach coached the Celtics to 8 straight NBA championships 1959-66. He is tied with Lakers coach Phil Jackson for most championships won by a coach.
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Press Release | Oct 28, 2006
The Boston Celtics regretfully announce the passing of President Arnold ‘Red’ Auerbach
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Press Release | Oct 26, 2006
The Boston Celtics announced today that they have requested waivers on forwards Brian Grant and Luke Jackson.
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Press Release | Oct 26, 2006
The Boston Celtics announced today that the club has exercised the team option on Tony Allen’s contract for the 2007-08 season.
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Boston Herald | Oct 26, 2006
Considering that the Celtics has already picked up the options of the two other members of his rookie class - Al Jefferson and Delonte West - guard Tony Allen has reason to be frustrated, although he doesn't appear to be.
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SI.com | Oct 25, 2006
Sources tell SI.com that Sebastian Telfair is not suspected of having any involvement in a New York shooting.
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Boston Globe | Oct 25, 2006
Executive director of basketball operations Danny Ainge has a firm idea in mind of who he will cut, but won't make an announcement until Friday.
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ESPN | Oct 24, 2006
Boston Celtics swingman Paul Pierce will miss his team's final two preseason games because of an infected middle finger on his left hand.
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Boston Herald | Oct 24, 2006
League sources say that the Celts have been looking to make a more-bodies-for-fewer deal that would leave them at, or below, the 15-man limit.
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San Francisco Chronicle | Oct 23, 2006
Leon Powe had been struggling with the Celtics' system, but played very well in the last two games, scoring 11 points and grabbing 15 rebounds against the Nets on Wednesday, then scored 16 points and had 9 rebounds against the Knicks on Saturday.
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Boston Herald | Oct 23, 2006
If Luke Jackson is released by the Boston Celtics, his situation will remain promising.
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Deseret News | Oct 23, 2006
Carlos Boozer will not be going to Boston, Jazz VP Kevin O'Connor said Sunday
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Boston Herald | Oct 22, 2006
Danny Ainge was interested in acquiring Carlos Boozer back in July, until talks eventually cooled.
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Boston Globe | Oct 22, 2006
Sebastian Telfair wants to put the robbery incident in New York early Tuesday behind him, focusing instead on basketball, and he hopes the media will do the same
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Newsday | Oct 21, 2006
Stephon Marbury reacted angrily Friday to questions about a New York City police investigation into the shooting of a rapper outside the club where Marbury's cousin, Sebastian Telfair, had a $50,000 chain stolen.
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ESPN | Oct 20, 2006
Despite statements from the police to the contrary, Sebastian Telfair denies being investigated in connection with the shooting of rapper Fabolous.
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NBA.com | Oct 20, 2006
The Celtics waived undrafted free agents Kevin Pittsnogle and Akin Akingbala following today's practice in Waltham.
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Boston Herald | Oct 20, 2006
According to details confirmed by Celtics' guard Sebastian Telfair Wednesday night, and a league source who gave a description of events, the point guard was not involved in the shooting of rapper Fabolous, which occurred in the same area a couple of hours after he was robbed of a $50,000 chain.
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ESPN | Oct 19, 2006
Sebastian Telfair is being investigated for possibily having a role in the shooting of rapper Fabolous, according to police sources who have spoken to ESPN's Jeremy Schaap.
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Boston Globe | Oct 18, 2006
According to a league source, Sebastian Telfair had a gold chain ripped from his neck by a group of four men.
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celtics.com | Oct 16, 2006
Paul Pierce's strained left hip isn't believed to be a serious condition, but he will sit out Tuesday's game against the Knicks at MSG as a precaution.
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Boston Herald | Oct 16, 2006
In order to avoid a point guard controversy, Doc Rivers has come out and said that Delonte West will play the majority of his moments at shooting guard this season.
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Boston Herald | Oct 15, 2006
In Friday’s preseason loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Manchester, N.
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NBA.com | Oct 13, 2006
Luke Jackson's years in Cleveland have been difficult as he has battled through a series of back issues, but now he is a member of the team he rooted for as a child and his optimistic about his fresh start.
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Press Release | Oct 13, 2006
The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired forward/center Dwayne Jones from the Boston Celtics in exchange for guard/forward Luke Jackson and cash considerations
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Press Release | Oct 13, 2006
Boston has acquired Luke Jackson from Cleveland in exchange for Dwayne Jones.
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Boston Herald | Oct 13, 2006
Doc Rivers first hinted to the media on Thursday that cuts would be imminent, but Michael Olowokandi has been impressive and may make the club.
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Boston Herald | Oct 12, 2006
“He’s a man on a mission.” - Paul Pierce describing teammate Michael Olowokandi, who has much to prove this season
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Boston Herald | Oct 9, 2006
With 18 bodies vying for different levels of training camp attention, the Celtics may lighten their load before taking off today for their preseason opener in Cleveland tomorrow.
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Boston Globe | Oct 8, 2006
Two days before Media Day, agent Bill Duffy called Celtics basketball operations assistant Frank Burke and told Burke to expect Michael Olowokandi in camp.
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Boston Herald | Oct 8, 2006
The Celtics were able to get guard Delonte West back on the court from injury for the first time yesterday, which suprised coach Doc Rivers.
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Christopher Reina/RealGM | Oct 5, 2006
Brian Grant's agent told RealGM's Christopher Reina on Thursday that the veteran big man is leaning towards retirement.
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Boston Herald | Oct 3, 2006
New point guard Sebastian Telfair has guaranteed Celtics fans that the team will be in the playoffs this season.
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Boston Herald | Oct 3, 2006
There’s a slight alteration to this season’s basic uniform for the Celtics, the Boston Herald is reporting.
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Boston Herald | Oct 3, 2006
Delonte West said he and his problematic back will answer the bell this morning when the Celtics dribble out for their first practice.
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Boston Herald | Oct 3, 2006
Michael Olowokandi has made a return to Boston, accepting a non-guaranteed contract after failing to find a market for his services
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