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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Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum brings the crowd, including former Celtics player Paul Pierce out of their seats.

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Paul Pierce Gets Blunt About What the Boston Celtics Should Do With Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown: ‘My Theory Proves Right’

Paul Pierce gets blunt about what the team should do with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.

Mike Thomas • 22 Nov 2021

Paul Pierce returned from the Boston Celtics locker room after being taken off in a wheelchair. The reason for his departure has intrigued many for years.

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Paul Pierce Drops a Pile of Steaming Truth on Infamous NBA Finals Wheelchair Game

Paul Pierce says a toileting problem was not responsible for his infamous wheelchair trip during the 2008 NBA Finals.

Phil Watson • 21 Nov 2021

Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird acknowledges the crowd.

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Larry Bird Was Delivered a Note During a Game, Shook His Head, and Spurned History: ‘That’s Not Why I Play’

Larry Bird had no desire to make history in 1985 against the Utah Jazz.

Mike Thomas • 16 Nov 2021

Boston Celtics great Larry Bird walks into the locker room following a playoff loss in 1992

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Larry Bird Ripped the Celtics After They Fired His Final NBA Coach: ‘I Think People Look in and See There’s Not a Lot of Stability’

Larry Bird had harsh words for the Boston Celtics organization after it made a tremendously confusing decision in the summer of 1995.

Martin Fenn • 14 Nov 2021

Bill Russell tries to shoot over Wilt Chamberlain.

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Bill Russell Threatened to Retire Unless He Made 1 More Dollar Than His Arch-Rival Wilt Chamberlain

Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell’s rivalry extended off the court as well, as Russell needed to make sure he was making more money.

Tim van Straten • 14 Nov 2021

Larry Bird waves to the crowd before a game between the Boston Celtics and the Indiana Pacers in 1998

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Larry Bird Made $24 Million in the NBA but Never Spent His Money on Lavish Purchases: ‘I’ll Wear Pretty Much Anything If I Get It for Free’

Larry Bird could’ve had an epic wardrobe during his NBA career, but he would’ve rather worn clothes that he got for free no matter what they looked like.

Jack Dougherty • 13 Nov 2021

Boston Celtics power forward Kevin Garnett powders his hands.

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Kevin Garnett Passionately Details His Mental State During His Playing Days

Kevin Garnett recently detailed what his mindset was like when he was on the basketball court.

Mike Thomas • 13 Nov 2021

Former Boston Celtics forward Larry Bird reacts to a play during an NBA game

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Larry Bird Refused to Endorse a Local Restaurant but Changed His Mind When the Owner Agreed to Let the Celtics Eat for Free

Larry Bird didn’t want the fame and glory during his NBA career, but he once agreed to endorse a local restaurant when the owner said the Celtics could eat for free.

David Wysong • 13 Nov 2021