John Havlicek, a Hall of Famer and the Boston Celtics' all-time leading scorer, died Thursday in Florida. He was 79. Havlicek spent all 16 seasons of his NBA career with the Celtics, won eight NBA titles and was selected to the all-star team 13 times. He had been suffering from Parkinson's disease. The Celtics released a statement Thursday, describing Havlicek as "thoughtful and generous" and calling him the perfect team player.
"His defining traits as a player were his relentless hustle and wholehearted commitment to team over self," a team statement read. "John's passion and energy endeared him to basketball fans and made him a model for generations of NBA players."