Story byJustin Quinn, Celtics WireSat, December 6, 2025 at 8:00 AM UTC·1 min readLongtime Boston Celtics public relations czar Jeff Twiss has been with the team since Hall of Fame Celtics legend Larry Bird was still wet behind the ears in the NBA, so he has seen a lot of good basketball be played by Boston greats over the decades. And when it comes to the player most like the Hick From French Lick, Twiss has a Boston alum in mind that might not come to mind right away for most fans of the storied ball club, but for Twiss, the connection is a clear one. Their shared competitive flame burns as bright as anyone's ever has, and both demanded loads from their teammates and even more from themselves. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe host of the CLNS Media "You Got Boston" podcast, Noa Dalzell, sat down with Twiss earlier this year after the Celtics PR legend himself was honored by the Hall of Fame. Check it out below to hear his KG-Bird comp -- and tons more. Listen to "Havlicek Stole the Pod" on:Spotify: https://tiny. ee/CdKpiTunes: https://tiny. ee/RK47YouTube: https://tiny. ee/cOW3This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Jeff Twiss on impact of Kevin Garnett, Larry Bird on Boston Celtics.