Longtime Celtics player, coach, and broadcaster Tom Heinsohn has died at age 86.
Heinsohn, who is one of just four people to be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame as both a player and a coach, has been a pillar of Boston sports for decades.
Here’s how basketball fans reacted to the news:
The Celtics released a statement and shared a video, among other tributes.
We take this time to celebrate Tommy Heinsohn’s life and legacy, and to share in the sorrow of his passing with his family, friends, and fans.