The Last Pass by Gary Pomerantz takes an alternative look at the powerhouse that was the Boston Celtics in the 1950’s and 60’s. After the Celtics’ practice on Tuesday afternoon, head coach Brad Stevens said that he read the book and enjoyed it, calling it a “must-read” for basketball and history buffs.
At the heart of the Celtics was the combo of Bob Cousy and Bill Russell, and at the heart of the country laid the Civil Rights Movement. As Russell became publicly involved, tensions rose, and Cousy feels he didn’t truly understand how serious some of the repercussions were.