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 celebrates with Daniel Theis #27.
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Derrick White Overcoming His Growing Pains With the Boston Celtics

Derrick White has been a major contributor to the Boston Celtics since he came over at the trade deadline.

Mike Thomas  •  05 Apr 2022
Bill Walton of the Boston Celtics goes up to block the shot of Paul Pressey of the Milwaukee Bucks.
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Bill Walton Still Haunted by Larry Bird on a Fast Break at a Boston Celtics Practice

Bill Walton was the missing piece for the Boston Celtics in 1986.

Mike Thomas  •  04 Apr 2022
Boston Celtics Kevin McHale, right, confers on the sideline with teammate Larry Bird in 1992.
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Larry Bird’s Prediction Came True 9 Days After Kevin McHale Set a Boston Celtics Scoring Record

Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird predicted the future back in March 1985.

Mike Thomas  •  03 Apr 2022
Bradley Beal of the Washington Wizards drives to the basket against Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics.
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Jayson Tatum Explains Why His Mother Cussed Out His ‘Perfect Role Model’ Bradley Beal

Bradley Beal and Jayson Tatum still have a strong relationship after all these years.

Mike Thomas  •  03 Apr 2022
Jayson Tatum and Draymond Green of Team USA pose for photographs with their gold medals.
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Draymond Green Says Jayson Tatum Should Have Only 1 Goal Next Year — and It’s Not to Win a Title

Jayson Tatum recently got some advice from Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green.

Mike Thomas  •  02 Apr 2022
Boston Celtics stars Bill Walton, Larry, and Robert Parish talk on the bench.
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Larry Bird Named Bill Walton as His Basketball Role Model Before Becoming His Demanding Teammate

What started as admiration quickly turned into a demanding partnership between Boston Celtics greats Larry Bird and Bill Walton.

Tim van Straten  •  02 Apr 2022
Head coach Ime Udoka talks to Grant Williams of the Boston Celtics.
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April Fool’s Joke At Boston Celtics Shootaround Draws Classic Response From Ime Udoka

Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka and forward Grant Williams used their acting skills to perfection Friday.

Mike Thomas  •  01 Apr 2022
Boston Celtics' Danny Ainge and Kevin McHale participate in stretching exercises.
NBA
Kevin McHale Remembers Danny Ainge ‘Didn’t Have a Chance’ With the Boston Celtics Under Bill Fitch

Kevin McHale and Cedric Maxwell talked about the early NBA struggles of their former Boston Celtics teammate Danny Ainge.

Mike Thomas  •  01 Apr 2022
Los Angeles Lakers center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, right, attempts to block a shot from Boston Celtics Dave Cowens.
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Is Dave Cowens the Most Underappreciated Boston Celtics Player Ever?

Dave Cowens is a Hall of Famer and an eight-time NBA All-Star but still doesn’t get the credit he deserves.

Mike Thomas  •  31 Mar 2022
Marcus Smart of the Boston Celtics reaches in to try to steal the ball from Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat.
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Marcus Smart Gets the Ultimate — Although Far-Fetched — Compliment From Brian Scalabrine

Brian Scalabrine got a bit carried away in his assessment of Marcus Smart’s defensive play.

Mike Thomas  •  31 Mar 2022