Robert Parish was the quintessential fundamentally-sound center: he could score, rebound, run the floor, set screens and, of course, block shots. Along with teammates Larry Bird and Kevin McHale, Parish was a key cog in one of the first truly dominant NBA frontcourts, making seven consecutive All-Star teams from 1981-87. Injured but committed to the cause in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, Parish showcases his fierce defensive prowess, using quick footwork to stay close to a Milwaukee Bucks ball handler before ambushing him with a thunderous rejection out to the sideline. The four-time NBA champion played a pivotal role in Boston’s 119-113 closeout victory on May 17, 1987, delivering 23 points, 19 rebounds and four blocks. · May 17, 1987