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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College basketball player Larry Bird of Indiana State attending a press conference after being signed to the Boston Celtics
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Kendrick Perkins, right, of the Boston Celtics reacts while sitting on the bench.
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Mike Thomas  •  03 Jun 2022
Robert Parish of the Boston Celtics in action against the Atlanta Hawks.
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Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum during Game 1 of the 2022 NBA Finals.
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David Wysong  •  03 Jun 2022
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum lifts the MVP trophy after his team defeated the Miami Heat 100-96.
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Boston Celtics Robert Parish, left, attempts to get around Milwaukee Bucks Alton Lister.
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Robert Parish felt the shock after he left little-known Centenary College to play in the NBA.

Mike Thomas  •  02 Jun 2022
Larry Bird and Pete Maravich
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Luke Norris  •  02 Jun 2022
The Celtics Derrick White (left), team owner Wyc Grousbeck (right) and Jayson Tatum (background center) are pictured walking down the hall to the visitor's locker room in Milwaukee.
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Mike Thomas  •  01 Jun 2022
Boston Celtics' star rookie Larry Bird during the team's training camp, circa 1979.
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