Dave Cowens was a two time champion, Rookie of the Year, and MVP for the Boston Celtics. He was one of the most intense players ever to take the court. In a wide ranging conversation with Mike Wise he shares many opinions and stories. Among them are his feelings about the death of former teammates John Havlicek and Jo Jo White (@2:15) ... what Larry Bird was like as a rookie when they were teammates in 1980 (@4:07) ... the story about knocking Shaquille O'Neal's father's teeth out in a pickup game (@7:37) ... why the best Celtics team he was on did NOT win the championship (@18:40) ... his memories of Celtics boss Red Auerbach (@31:10) ... what Bill Russell told Auerbach about him (@34:40) ... his work with the NBA Retired Players Association and how it helps the legends of the game (@37:23) ... two wild and memorable confrontations with fans in Texas (@49:45) ... and what it was like coaching in the WNBA (@56:15).

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