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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ESPN’s Jay Williams Makes an Absolute Fool of Himself in Forgetting/Not Knowing the Boston Celtics Had Numerous Black Head Coaches (Including the 1st in NBA History) Before Hiring Ime Udoka

ESPN’s Jay Williams is under fire for wrongly tweeting out the Boston Celtics had never had a Black head coach before hiring Ime Udoka.

Luke Norris  •  23 Jun 2021
St. Louis Hawks superstar Bob Pettit circa
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The Hawks Are Often a Forgotten Team in the First Celtics-Lakers Era and Were the Only Squad to Beat Bill Russell’s Boston Dynasty in the NBA Finals

While most usually only mention the Celtics and Lakers when discussing the NBA from the 1950s and 1960s, the Hawks played a major role in that era as well and did something the Lakers never could.

Luke Norris  •  23 Jun 2021
The Boston Celtics weren't very good off the court, either.
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The Boston Celtics Also Weren’t Good off the Court, and the Washington Wizards Reportedly Ratted Them Out for It

The Washington Wizards reportedly complained to the NBA about the off-the-court actions of the Boston Celtics.

Mike Thomas  •  23 Jun 2021
The Boston Celtics were a dysfunctional team this year and it became evident after a Kyrie Irving stomp.
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Boston Celtics Dysfunction Reportedly Hit Its Peak With the Kyrie Irving Logo Stomp

There is a lot going on with the Boston Celtics and not much of it is good.

Mike Thomas  •  22 Jun 2021
Boston Celtics forward Larry Bird poses next to a Jeep.
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Larry Bird Made $24 Million Playing Basketball but Still Derived His Pleasure From the Simplest Sources: ‘Nothing Has Changed Him’

Larry Bird never let fame and fortune change who he was or where he found pleasure.

Joe Kozlowski  •  18 Jun 2021
The Boston Celtics are bringing back old friend Al Horford.
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The Boston Celtics Are Trading Kemba Walker for Old Friend Al Horford, Leaving Another Horford Family Member Ecstatic

Al Horford is making a return to the Boston Celtics.

Mike Thomas  •  18 Jun 2021
The Boston Celtics may have to pivot from their coaching plans.
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The Boston Celtics’ Strategy for Hiring New Coach May Have Just Drastically Changed in 24-Hour Span

The Boston Celtics shakeup plans may have to take a detour.

Mike Thomas  •  18 Jun 2021
By not making an All-NBA team, Jayson Tatum is out $32 million.
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Jayson Tatum out $32 Million Because of a Technicality Involving Kyrie Irving

Jayson Tatum’s wallet is a little bit lighter because he wasn’t named to an All-NBA team.

Mike Thomas  •  16 Jun 2021
A former Boston Celtics player suggested Kyrie Irving's ankle injury suffered Sunday was karma.
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Kyrie Irving Injury Is Karma, Suggests Former Boston Celtics Player

Kyrie Irving’s injury could be a little bit of karma, according former Boston Celtics player Glen Davis.

Mike Thomas  •  14 Jun 2021
The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers could do something that hasn't been done in 17 years.
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The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers Could Do Something That Hasn’t Been Done in 17 Years

The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers need a lot of offseason work after suffering first-round playoff losses.

Mike Thomas  •  12 Jun 2021