There may be no end of game moves more iconic than the literal victory cigar smoked by Hall of Fame Boston Celtics head coach ...

Red Auerbach's coaching philosophy was simple ... Larry Bird smokes one of Auerbach's traditional victory cigars after winning the 1981 NBA title. Auerbach guided the Boston Celtics through ...

As he lit one of his characteristic cigars while pondering a question during a 1983 interview, Red Auerbach reflected on a pearl of personal wisdom that — given his history — may have felt ...

Iconic Boston Celtics head coach and general manager Red Auerbach was as competitive ... on the court with a well-timed victory cigar. Auerbach was even known to have mixed it up with the coaches ...