Celtic Chalk Talk: Steve Purciello Ranks Kevin McHale #5 Among Best Celtics He’s Seen
Host Steve Purciello introduces Celtic Chalk Talk on the Peach Basket Network and continues his countdown of the top Celtics he’s watched, naming Kevin McHale as his number five. He describes McHale as an unstoppable 6'10" post-up scorer with elite footwork and strong defense, citing accolades including three championships, seven All-Star selections, Sixth Man of the Year twice, multiple All-Defensive teams, inclusion on the NBA 50th and 75th Anniversary teams, and his retired No. 32. Purciello recounts how Red Auerbach acquired McHale and Robert Parish in the 1980 trade down from the first pick, and shares key memories: McHale’s block on Andrew Toney, his 56-point game in 1985, the 1984 clothesline of Kurt Rambis, the talent of the 1986 title team, and playing on a broken foot in 1987. He notes Boston’s decline by the late 1980s and early 1990s and closes by previewing next week’s number four.
00:00 Welcome to Chalk Talk
00:14 Peach Basket Network
01:02 Countdown Number Five
01:21 McHale Skills and Awards
03:28 How Boston Drafted Him
05:05 Iconic Playoff Moments
05:47 Record Night and Rambis
07:39 The Legendary 1986 Team
08:33 Playing Hurt in 1987
09:15 Dynasty Decline and Farewell
Host Steve Purciello introduces Celtic Chalk Talk on the Peach Basket Network and continues his countdown of the top Celtics he’s watched, naming Kevin McHale as his number five. He describes McHale as an unstoppable 6'10" post-up scorer with elite footwork and strong defense, citing accolades including three championships, seven All-Star selections, Sixth Man of the Year twice, multiple All-Defensive teams, inclusion on the NBA 50th and 75th Anniversary teams, and his retired No. 32. Purciello recounts how Red Auerbach acquired McHale and Robert Parish in the 1980 trade down from the first pick, and shares key memories: McHale’s block on Andrew Toney, his 56-point game in 1985, the 1984 clothesline of Kurt Rambis, the talent of the 1986 title team, and playing on a broken foot in 1987. He notes Boston’s decline by the late 1980s and early 1990s and closes by previewing next week’s number four.
00:00 Welcome to Chalk Talk
00:14 Peach Basket Network
01:02 Countdown Number Five
01:21 McHale Skills and Awards
03:28 How Boston Drafted Him
05:05 Iconic Playoff Moments
05:47 Record Night and Rambis
07:39 The Legendary 1986 Team
08:33 Playing Hurt in 1987
09:15 Dynasty Decline and Farewell