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Jerry Lucas, Billy Cunningham and Wes Unseld began their careers on the same date years ago.
Bob Lanier crafted a Hall-of-Fame career in Detroit and Milwaukee, but never got to The Finals.
The Celtics' run through the 1985-86 campaign was one of several notable events that season.
Adrian Smith made the most of his lone All-Star Game appearance by winning MVP honors.