Boondock Paint: Greatest Irishmen Ever to Grace the Hardwood | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Matthew Barrera
Published Mar 25, 2026
Resume: 2 NBA Championships, 2 All-Star appearances, 1 MVP Award, 1 All-NBA First Team selection, 2 All-NBA Defensive First Team selections.
The towering red head, best characterized by his phenomenal passing ability and laid-back demeanor, peaked in 1976-1977 season as the centerpiece of the Championship Portland Trail Blazers. Coached by the legendary Dr. Jack Ramsey, he went on to win an NBA title.
Before his retirement, he would team with the acclaimed Boston Celtics trio of Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, and Robert Parish to win one more championship in 1986.
