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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Montrezl Harrell of the Washington Wizards reacts to referee James Capers after being called for a technical.
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Montrezl Harrell Publicly Blasted Himself, and Then the Boston Celtics Paid the Price

Montrezl Harrell publicly blasted himself on social media, and then made the Boston Celtics pay.

Mike Thomas  •  28 Oct 2021
Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka directs his team during the Celtics home opener against the Toronto Raptors.
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Ime Udoka Predicted the Lackluster Boston Celtics Loss to the Wizards: ‘I Told Them You’re Going to Get Your Ass Kicked Tonight…’

Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka predicted his team would lose to the Washington Wizards.

Mike Thomas  •  28 Oct 2021
Larry Bird, left, and Greg Kite, right, try to stay cool while Dennis Johnson fans himself as the Boston Celtics play the Los Angeles Lakers at Boston Garden on June 8, 1984.
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Greg Kite Dispels Myth About Former Boston Celtics Teammate Larry Bird

Former Boston Celtics center Greg Kite recently dispelled a myth about Larry Bird.

Mike Thomas  •  26 Oct 2021
Larry Bird embarrassed Mickey Hart on the basketball court.
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Larry Bird Humiliated a Member of the Grateful Dead in a Heated Game of 1-on-1 Before a Concert: ‘I Couldn’t Even Get a Shot Off’

Larry Bird didn’t take it easy on Mickey Hart in a game of one-on-one.

Jack Dougherty  •  24 Oct 2021
Boston Celtics' basketball player Larry Bird restrains Los Angeles Lakers' Magic Johnson from punching Celtics' Danny Ainge.
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Larry Bird Surprisingly Said the Biggest Rival of His Boston Celtics Wasn’t the Los Angeles Lakers

Larry Bird said the Boston Celtics’ biggest rival during his playing days wasn’t the Los Angeles Lakers.

Mike Thomas  •  24 Oct 2021
Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics reacts after a foul is called against him.
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Jayson Tatum’s Troubling Comment After Embarrassing Loss in Home Opener Should Be of Major Concern to Boston Celtics Fans

Jayson Tatum made a troubling comment after the Boston Celtics’ embarrassing loss to the Toronto Raptors.

Mike Thomas  •  23 Oct 2021
Al Horford is out for the Celtics against the Knicks.
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Why Isn’t Al Horford Playing for the Celtics Against the Knicks?

Al Horford won’t be suiting up for the Celtics on opening night due to a positive COVID-19 test.

Jack Dougherty  •  20 Oct 2021
Head coach Ime Udoka of the Boston Celtics looks on against the Miami Heat Head coach Ime Udoka of the Boston Celtics looks on against the Miami Heat Head coach Ime Udoka of the Boston Celtics looks on against the Miami Heat Head coach Ime Udoka of the Boston Celtics looks on against the Miami Heat.
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The Boston Celtics Finally Get Some Much-Needed Good News Ahead of Their Season Opener

The Boston Celtics finally get some good news ahead of Wednesday’s season opener against the New York Knicks.

Mike Thomas  •  20 Oct 2021
Larry Bird, right, listens to former teammates speak during Larry Bird Night.
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Larry Bird Had Classic Response When Asked What He Would’ve Said to the Hated Bill Laimbeer Had He Shown up for Larry Bird Night

Larry Bird had a classic response when asked what he would have done had Bill Laimbeer showed up for Larry Bird Night.

Mike Thomas  •  20 Oct 2021
Ime Udoka is cracking down on complaining to refs.
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Celtics Head Coach Ime Udoka Is Setting a Dangerous Precedent by Punishing Players for a Widespread NBA Habit

The Celtics won’t be able to complain to referees this season under new head coach Ime Udoka.

Jack Dougherty  •  18 Oct 2021