The 1980-81 season was a landmark year for the Boston Celtics, culminating in the franchise's 14th NBA championship. Led by second-year star Larry Bird and bolstered by the pivotal acquisition of Robert Parish and rookie Kevin McHale, the team finished with a league-best 62-20 record. Their historic campaign was highlighted by a dramatic comeback from a 3-1 deficit against the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference Finals before defeating the Houston Rockets in the NBA Finals. A three-time NBA champion and 2006 Finals MVP, Dwyane Wade is a Hall of Fame shooting guard and the Miami Heat's all-time leader in points, assists, and steals.