Boston Celtics

The Boston Celtics is a professional American basketball team that competes in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Based in Boston, Massachusetts, the Celtics belong to the Eastern Conference, along with 14 other teams, including the Chicago Bulls, the Milwaukee Bucks, and the New York Knicks.

Founded in 1946, the Boston Celtics is one of the original eight teams of the NBA. The team is tied with the Los Angeles Lakers for the most NBA Championships at 17 and holds the record for most recorded wins of any NBA team.

During its franchise history, the Boston Celtics has been home to four MVP Award winners (Bob Cousy, Bill Russell, Dave Cowens, and Larry Bird) and has also featured such notable players as John Havlicek, Kevin Garnett, Kevin McHale, Paul Perce, Ray Allen, and Robert Parish.

  • Established: 1946
  • Home State: Massachusetts
  • Colors: Green, Gold, Black, Brown, and White
  • Mascot: Lucky the Leprechaun
  • Head Coach: Ime Udoka
  • Arena: TD Garden
  • NBA Championships: 17

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Bill Russell of the Boston Celtics goes for the shot.
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For Boston Celtics Legend Bill Russell, NBA Success Was Built on Something Bigger Than Scoring, Rebounding, and Defense

Bill Russell had all the physical skills to become a Hall of Famer, but his biggest tool was his mind.

Mike Thomas  •  08 Sep 2021
Danny Ainge, Rick Carlisle, Larry Bird and Bill Walton.
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A Rock and Roll Field Trip to a Grateful Dead Concert With Bill Walton Propelled Larry Bird and the Boston Celtics to the 1986 NBA Title

Bill Walton introduced the Boston Celtics to his favorite band in 1985.

Jack Dougherty  •  07 Sep 2021
Paul Pierce of the Boston Celtics looks on during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers
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Paul Pierce Reached the Hall of Fame but Has 1 Mission Left — Hunt Down His Father

Paul Pierce has a new mission and that’s to hunt down his father.

Mike Thomas  •  07 Sep 2021
Los Angeles Lakers Magic Johnson talks with Kurt Rambis on bench during 1985 NBA Finals.
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The Los Angeles Lakers and Their ‘Sewer Rat’ Got Sweet Revenge Against the Boston Celtics in 1985

After a collapse in the 1984 NBA Finals, the Los Angeles Lakers and their “sewer rat” got their revenge a year later.

Mike Thomas  •  07 Sep 2021
Bill Russell cracks a joke at the expense of five of the NBA's best centers, headlined by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Shaquile O'Neal.
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An 83-Year-Old Bill Russell Said 5 Words to Prove He Was the Greatest Center of All Time

Bill Russell received the first NBA Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2017 NBA Awards Show, but the first five words of his speech were the highlight of the night.

Tim van Straten  •  06 Sep 2021
Head coach Rick Pitino of the Boston Celtics looks on during a game against the Orlando Magic.
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Rick Pitino Had M.L. Carr Make an Embarrassing Offer for Tim Duncan Even Though Carr Was No Longer the Celtics GM

Rick Pitino had former Celtics head coach and GM, M.L. Carr, make a hopeless pitch for Tim Duncan.

Mike Thomas  •  06 Sep 2021
Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls sits on the bench with Chris Webber during an NBA All-Star Game.
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Michael Jordan to the Boston Celtics? M.L. Carr Said He Tried to Make It Happen in 1994

Could Michael Jordan have been a Boston Celtic? Former GM M.L. Carr said he tried to make it happen in 1994.

Mike Thomas  •  06 Sep 2021
Boston Celtics' Larry Bird and Detroit's Bill Laimbeer, right, reach for the ball during the first half of Game 7 of the 1987 Eastern Conference Finals.
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Larry Bird Fired a Basketball at the Hated Bill Laimbeer in the ’87 Eastern Conference Finals, and the Ugliness Didn’t End There

Larry Bird and Bill Laimbeer caused some fireworks during the 1987 Eastern Conference Finals.

Mike Thomas  •  05 Sep 2021
Cedric Maxwell of the Boston Celtics in action against the Atlanta Hawks in 1984.
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Cedric Maxwell Said Pee-Wee Basketball Failure Set Him up for a Big Game 7 Against the ‘Los Angeles Fakers’ in 1984 NBA Finals

Cedric Maxwell said a poor showing during pee-wee basketball helped build his confidence.

Mike Thomas  •  05 Sep 2021
Robert Parish of the Boston Celtics takes a break during the during a game against the New York Knicks on May 6,, 1988.
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Robert Parish Pummeled Bill Laimbeer in the 1987 Eastern Conference Finals, and Both He and the Celtics Got Away With It

Robert Parish lost his cool in Game 5 of the 1987 Eastern Conference Finals.

Mike Thomas  •  04 Sep 2021