In just 14 minutes and 39 seconds of Game 2 of the 2008 NBA Finals, Leon Powe tipped the balance in the Celtics’ favor. He was far from a central figure in Boston’s lineup, and definitely not a member of the “Big Three.” But in the limited minutes given to a second-year bench player, Powe erupted for 21 crucial points as Boston won, 108-102.
It’s an effort that endeared him to Celtics fans for years afterward, as the team went on to win its 17th title in six games. Now retired, Powe is working for the Celtics in a front office capacity as a team ambassador.