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Former NBA Player Labels Celtics 'Lakers of the East'

Former NBA Player Labels Celtics 'Lakers of the East'
World Sports · 11:27:11 - Wednesday, 4 November 2026

A former NBA player has described the Boston Celtics as the "Lakers of the East," drawing a parallel between the historic Los Angeles franchise and the current Celtics squad. The remark was reported by Scott Rafferty on November 3, 2026.

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