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[QUOTE="dennismenace, post: 4516945, member: 6158"]
JC lost his father at a young age in a large family.   He had to grow up in a hurry without that father.  I think he was helped as a young man and coach by Red Auerbach.  Red's teams were the epitome of excellence.  Jim paid his dues and learned how think to think for himself on his own and developed the fierce resolve by emulating Red's standards which were pretty absolute.  Dedication to winning by getting teams to be unified completely and selfless for the benefit of winning.  I think JC got an insider's view from Red on winning formulas and how that view was played out in real time on the Celtics court.  He had the humility (teachableness) to watch greatness and learn how to apply it in his own career.  Players like Russel, Cousey, Havlicek etc.  working together with Red A? A study in greatness.  I don't think the motivation was pride or fear of shame.  I just think that they were motivated to do their very best to succeed because they believed in themselves and others to accomplish great things together.   These are great stories because they apply to life as well as sports.
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