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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Former Houston Rockets center Ralph Sampson drew Larry Bird’s ire after he seemingly randomly ignited a brawl by punching Boston Celtics guard Jerry Sichting in Game 5 of the 1986 NBA Finals. Bird warned Sampson and the Rockets to wear their “hard hats” for Game 6.
Danny Ainge ignored the Boston Celtics coaches during Game 5 of the 1987 NBA Finals, and it paid off.
Jayson Tatum addressed the comments Marcus Smart made last week when he called out the Boston Celtics two-time All-Star after a home loss to the Chicago Bulls.
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is not hiding from the team’s slow start. He spoke openly about embracing adversity and being transparent regarding the ups and downs of being a star athlete.
Larry Bird may not be remembered for his singing, but his 14-word rap career got straight to the point in 1986.
Larry Bird did whatever it took to win… at just about everything. Former Celtics teammate Cedric Maxwell explained how Larry Legend spiked his drink after Cornbread challenged the Hick from French Lick to a drinking competition on New Year’s Eve 1980.
Marcus Smart was right on in calling out the leaders of the Boston Celtics after Monday night’s loss to the Chicago Bulls.
