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In 1969, Bill Russell and Sam Jones retired as NBA champions, with Russell securing his eleventh title. The Celtics, the old guard, defeated the Lakers in a thrilling series. Red Auerbach later praised Larry Birds play in the 1981 Finals. Pistol Pete Maravich was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1986, and the Boston Garden closed in 1998. Jimmy Smith, a civil rights activist, was a notable Celtics draft pick who never played due to injury.

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