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How Father Time Defeated The Celtics Rivalry We Deserved

Basketball vendettas between iconic players and storied teams are what makes NBA history so rich and exciting. The beauty of this sport is watching an inevitable doomsday collision-course unfold between two of the greatest athletes in the world.

The explosive contests of athleticism, the unrelenting physical combats and the sharpshooting duels make historical basketball rivalries so memorable – but what if the incredible rivalry of this generation was cut short?

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Imagine Tupac versus Biggie if the Southside Crips were never involved. Imagine Muhammad Ali versus Joe Frazier if the “Thrilla in Manila” never took place.