5 Celtics villains from the 1980s

Larry Bird takes an arm in the face from Bill Laimbeer. –Globe ArchivesIn the spirit of March brackets, Boston.com launched its own: Voting to decide who is Boston’s biggest sports villain. The Boston sports villain bracket continues with round-by-round voting, so head over and let your voice be heard.

The 1980s represented one of the best eras in the history of the Boston Celtics. Both in terms of winning (three banners were added to the crowded Boston Garden rafters) and also in star power. An array of Hall of Fame talent dazzled fans.

As a direct result of the team’s relevance and success, the Celtics also faced an impressive list of opponents in the decade. Whether it was the 76ers in the…