Leon Powe Interview on NECN

(NECN) - He may not be a household name among New England basketball fans, but his story is one of the most inspirational in the NBA.

Boston Celtics center Leon Powe grew up in Oakland, spent time in homeless shelters and foster homes, and still was able to make his way to the University of California and the NBA.

The second-year forward stopped by NECN to talk with Chris Collins about the Celtics' turnaround, life in the NBA and the team's hopes for the playoffs.