Chapter 58: Take a Break

On game night, every seat in Boston's North Shore Garden Arena was filled.

As Hansen emerged from the players' tunnel, he looked up to see the championship banners hanging from the arena's ceiling.

The Celtics boast the NBA record of 17 championships, two more than the Lakers.

Russell alone contributed 11 of those championships, including an unprecedented eight consecutive wins.

Though the number of NBA teams was smaller back then and the championships were less competitive, it still demonstrated Russell's dominance in his era.

Hansen looked away dismissively.

In a city rife with severe racism, it was ironic that they relied on a black man to uphold the NBA's influence!

Then, his attention was drawn to some signs in the stands.

"Fxck LBJ"

"Clown 77"

"Joke 77"

The signs mocking him were even more numerous than those targeting James, leaving Hansen unsure whether to be pleased or annoyed.