The 1985-86 Boston Celtics were, in the estimation of many including myself, the best team in NBA history. They boasted Larry Bird in his prime as he won a third straight season MVP, and a second Finals MVP award.
Kevin McHale was an established superstar and teamed with Bird to form the best forward tandem in league annals. Center Robert Parish was still an All-Star center en route to the Hall of Fame.
Clutch defensive ace Dennis Johnson and versatile Danny Ainge comprised one of the league’s best backcourts, along with sharpshooting third guard addition Jerry Sichting.