The 1974 NBA season marked the 10th year of John Havlicek’s professional basketball career, in which he played for the Boston Celtics as a small forward and shooting guard. Havlicek appeared in 78 regular season games, averaging 22.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game while shooting 47.2 percent from the field and 84.1 percent from the free-throw line.

Despite a strong regular season performance by Havlicek, the Celtics struggled during the playoffs, losing in the first round to the eventual NBA champion, the Milwaukee Bucks. In the series, Havlicek continued to play at a high level, averaging 25.5 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game.

Havlicek’s consistent performance and leadership continued to garner recognition, as he was selected to the All-NBA First Team for the second consecutive season and was named to the NBA All-Star team for the eighth time in his career.

Off the court, Havlicek was known for his professionalism and sportsmanship, and was respected by both teammates and opponents. His unselfish play and clutch shooting in close games earned him a reputation as one of the most reliable players in the league.

The 1974 NBA season represented another strong year for John Havlicek, who continued to dominate on the court and lead the Celtics with his scoring, rebounding, and playmaking abilities. While the Celtics’ early playoff exit was a disappointment for the team, Havlicek’s individual performance throughout the season cemented his position as one of the NBA’s most talented and well-respected players.