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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Derrick White of the Boston Celtics dunks during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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Mike Thomas  •  09 Dec 2022
Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics high-fives Jaylen Brown.
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Mike Thomas  •  08 Dec 2022
Larry Bird of the Boston Celtics in action.
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Larry Bird earned 12 All-Star Appearances and won three MVPs, but how many rings did he win with the Boston Celtics?

Mike Thomas  •  08 Dec 2022
Head Coach Conner Henry of the 36ers looks on during the round 19 NBL match between the New Zealand Breakers and the Adelaide 36ers.
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Conner Henry opened some eyes with his long-range shooting during his short time with the Boston Celtics.

Mike Thomas  •  07 Dec 2022
Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics dribbles by O.G. Anunoby of the Toronto Raptors.
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Jaylen Brown’s biggest focus this season is getting the Boston Celtics back to the NBA Finals.

Mike Thomas  •  06 Dec 2022
Head coach Rick Pitino of the Boston Celtics talks to his guard Ron Mercer.
NBA
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The Rick Pitino days were some of the darkest for the Boston Celtics.

Mike Thomas  •  03 Dec 2022
Billy Thompson of the Los Angeles Lakers battles for a rebound with Dennis Johnson of the Boston Celtics.
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The beginning of the end of the Boston Celtics 1980s dynasty came during the 1987 NBA Finals.

Mike Thomas  •  03 Dec 2022
Kevin Gamble of the Boston Celtics during a game against the Charlotte Hornets.
NBA
A Dennis Johnson Injury Turned a Possible Nightmare for Kevin Gamble Into a Lengthy Stay With the Boston Celtics

Kevin Gamble secured six years with the Boston Celtics by capitalizing on an injury to Dennis Johnson.

Mike Thomas  •  03 Dec 2022
Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics looks on during a game against the Charlotte Hornets.
NBA
Jayson Tatum Rises to the Top of the KIA MVP Rankings, and He’s Not the Only Boston Celtics Player in the Top 10

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has vaulted himself into the early lead for the NBA’s MVP.

Mike Thomas  •  02 Dec 2022
Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics dribbles downcourt next to Jaylen Brown during the first half of the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at TD Garden on October 28, 2022, in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Are Boston Celtics stars Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum the best tandem in the NBA?

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