Boston Celtics

Garnett receives Auerbach award

Celtics co-owners Bob Epstein, Steve Pagliuca and Wyc Grousbeck will present the Red Auerbach Award to Kevin Garnett prior to Friday night’s game agains the Bucks. The award is given annually to the Celtic who “best exemplifies the spirit of what it means to be a Celtic,” according to a press release from the team.

The award was created in 2006, and the two previous recipients include Paul Pierce and Al Jefferson.

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