Paul Westphal & Chuck Connors: Celtics Legends

0:00It's April 10th. This is Boston Celtics News today, AI-powered stories from Inside Your Team. On this date in 1972, the Boston Celtics' snag guard Paul Westfell tented overall in the NBA draft right after his USC days. He laced up for three seasons in green, hoisting the championship trophy in 1974 during his sophomore year. After the 74-75 regular season wrapped, Boston shipped him to Phoenix along with two second-round picks for Point Guard Charlie. Scott. That move kicked off Westfell's bigger spotlight out West. In his Celtic stint, the California kid put up 7.3 points, 1.7 boards, and 2.1 dimes per game on average. Fans still remember his grit, though he battled cancer and passed in January 2021, Rest in Power. Shifting gears today marks the birthday of Chuck Connors, born 1921. Before starring as Lucas McCain in the rifleman, he balled pro hoops and even cracked majorly baseball.

1:00At 6 foot 5, Connors held down forward and center for Boston from 1946 to 48, averaging 4.5 points a game. He's one of just 13 athletes ever to go pro in both sports, putting him in rare company with folks like Danny Ainge. Celtic's history stays stacked with those dual threat legends.