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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Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics celebrates in the final minute of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Playoffs.
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Why Does Jayson Tatum Tug His Ears Before Each Boston Celtics Game?

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics made quick work of the Brooklyn Nets.

Mike Thomas  •  26 Apr 2022
Referee Scott Foster officiates the game between the Sacramento Kings and the Denver Nuggets.
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Scott Foster Calling Game 4 in Brooklyn Should Benefit the Nets — and the Boston Celtics

The Brooklyn Nets are in good shape with Scott Foster refereeing Monday’s Game 4 against the Boston Celtics.

Mike Thomas  •  25 Apr 2022
Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics and Jayson Tatum stand on the court.
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Jayson Tatum Reveals His Top 2 Favorite NBA Players

Jayson Tatum had 39 points in a Game 3 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday.

Mike Thomas  •  25 Apr 2022
Member of the Boston Celtics 1986 championship team Bill Walton is honored at halftime of the game between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat.
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Bill Walton Details Travel Problems From Being 6-Foot-11 and Explains Why Flight Attendants Have the 3rd Worst Job in the World

Bill Walton recently discussed the problems with being 6-foot-11 and why he has a lot of respect for flight attendants.

Mike Thomas  •  25 Apr 2022
Boston Celtics John Havlicek, left, and Bill Russell, right, take a break on the bench during a game against the Philadelphia 76ers, April 15, 1965.
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Bill Russell Befriended ‘Seldom-Used’ Boston Celtics Hero Glenn McDonald: ‘He Cheats at UNO’

Bill Russell and Glenn McDonald had two different types of careers with the Boston Celtics but have become close friends.

Mike Thomas  •  24 Apr 2022
Boston Celtics' head coach Jim O'Brien instructs his team.
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Celtics vs. Nets Ranks in Top 5 of All-Time Epic Boston Celtics Playoff Games

The Boston Celtics have had some epic postseason battles. We give you the top five of all time.

Mike Thomas  •  23 Apr 2022
Boston Celtic legend Cedric Maxwell does a meet and greet at the T-Mobile celebration of the partnership with Boston Celtics.
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Cedric Maxwell Reveals the Greatest Series He Ever Played in With the Boston Celtics: ‘Those Were Wars’

According to Cedric Maxwell, the the greatest series he’s ever played in didn’t involve the LA Lakers.

Mike Thomas  •  22 Apr 2022
From left, Boston Celtics president and general manager Red Auerbach and head coach Tom Heinsohn sit with draft pick Glenn McDonald on June 5, 1974.
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Catching Up With Glenn McDonald, the Boston Celtics Hero in the ‘Greatest Game Ever Played’

Glenn McDonald came up big when it counted most for the Boston Celtics in 1976.

Mike Thomas  •  21 Apr 2022
This fan let her feelings be known regarding the Nets' Kyrie Irving.
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Kyrie Irving Isn’t the Most Hated Boston Celtics Opponent Ever

Boston Celtics fans will likely be all over Kyrie Irving again Wednesday night.

Mike Thomas  •  20 Apr 2022
Kyrie Irving looks on against the Celtics.
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Kyrie Irving Is Missing $50,000 From His Bank Account Because of His Middle Finger

Kyrie Irving is going to need to control his emotions better in Game 2 against the Boston Celtics.

Jack Dougherty  •  20 Apr 2022