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

Visit the Boston Celtics‘ team page

Read the latest articles about the Boston Celtics

Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics celebrates with Grant Williams and Noah Vonleh against the Chicago Bulls.
NBA
Jayson Tatum’s Basketball Motivation Came After His Teacher and Classmates Crushed His Hopes

Jayson Tatum’s motivation to become an NBA player started in elementary school after he was mocked.

Mike Thomas  •  30 Oct 2022
Bill Walton of the Boston Celtics gets position on Darryl Dawkins of the New Jersey Nets.
NBA
Kevin McHale on the Mentality of the 1986 Boston Celtics: ‘We Were Going to Find a Way’

Kevin McHale knew the Boston Celtics were going to be crowned champions in 1986.

Mike Thomas  •  30 Oct 2022
Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
NBA
Jayson Tatum’s Mother Is in Charge of the Finances and Won’t Let Him Spend His Boston Celtics Money

Jayson Tatum made a deal with his mother that he won’t spend the money he’s making with the Boston Celtics.

Mike Thomas  •  29 Oct 2022
Robert Williams III of the Boston Celtics celebrates.
NBA
Robert Williams III Shows His Value to the Boston Celtics Without Getting Off the Bench

The Boston Celtics need to fix some issues on the defensive side of the ball.

Mike Thomas  •  29 Oct 2022
Larry Bird Boston Celtics
NBA
Magic Johnson Admits His Relationship With Larry Bird Was ‘Fractured’ Because of His Hatred for the Boston Celtics

Magic Johnson said his relationship with Larry Bird during their playing days was “fractured.”

Mike Thomas  •  29 Oct 2022
LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers drives against the Denver Nuggets.
NBA
‘The Truth’ Speaks the Truth When It Comes to the Current State of the LA Lakers

Former Boston Celtics star Paul Pierce has some advice for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Mike Thomas  •  28 Oct 2022
Larry Bird of the Boston Celtics in action against the Houston Rockets.
NBA
Larry Bird and Bill Russell are a Given, but Who Joins Them on the Mount Rushmore of All-Time Greatest Boston Celtics Players?

What two players should join Larry Bird and Bill Russell on the Mount Rushmore of all-time Boston Celtics greats?

Mike Thomas  •  28 Oct 2022
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum cannot believe the offensive foul called on his made layup against the Miami Heat.
NBA
Jayson Tatum Has a Little Something to Say About the NBA Officiating, and He May Have a Point

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum had some words to say about the officiating this year in the NBA.

Mike Thomas  •  27 Oct 2022
Larry Bird and Magic Johnson accept the Lifetime Achievement Awards.
NBA
Larry Bird Winning Rookie of the Year Still Annoys Magic Johnson

Larry Bird beat Magic Johnson for Rookie of the Year by a wide margin, and Magic still isn’t too happy.

Mike Thomas  •  26 Oct 2022
Boston Celtics forward Cedric Maxwell (31) fouls Philadelphia's Bobby Jones.
NBA
Cedric Maxwell Dispels a Myth About Larry Bird’s Trash-Talking

Former Boston Celtics star Cedric Maxwell said Larry Bird was no trash-talker during their six years together.

Mike Thomas  •  25 Oct 2022