Historically, Boston Celtics Deserve More Love from Black America

Many in Black America, owe the Boston Celtics an apology, me included.

During the 1980s, many in Black America identified with the Los Angeles Lakers and their star point guard Earvin “Magic” Johnson, while many in White America found hope in the Boston Celtics and sharpshooting small forward Larry Bird.

But if facts matter, the Celtics did more to advance the issue of equality in sports than the Lakers.