A YouTube Gold feature highlights one of the most iconic plays in NBA history — John Havlicek's steal during a Boston Celtics playoff game against the San Francisco Warriors. The original game took place on April 22, 1964, as noted in the archival footage presented by SB Nation.
The clip, shared by Julian King, revisits the moment that helped cement Havlicek's legacy as a clutch performer for the Celtics dynasty of the 1960s. A photograph from the San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images captures Havlicek in action during that postseason matchup.
While the 1964 date differs from the more widely recognized 1965 Eastern Division Finals steal against the Philadelphia 76ers, the video serves as a reminder of Havlicek's defensive brilliance across multiple playoff campaigns.
