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 players (from left) Kevin McHale, Dennis Johnson, Larry Bird and Danny Ainge watch from the bench.
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Larry Bird Always Joked Teammate Dennis Johnson Had a Special Plan for the Playoffs

Larry Bird used to joke that Dennis Johnson’s postseason success was because of a little plan D.J. devised.

Mike Thomas  •  10 Jan 2022
Larry Bird of the Boston Celtics at home before a game in 1986
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Larry Bird Made $24 Million During His NBA Career but Claimed He Was Perfectly Content Having ‘Some Coke, Some Beer, Something to Eat, and a Nice Place to Live’

Despite making $24 million during his 13 years with the Boston Celtics, Larry Bird claimed he was content with life’s basic (for a Midwesterner) necessities.

Andrew Hanlon  •  09 Jan 2022
Boston Celtics great Larry Bird sitting in front of the scorer's table.
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Larry Bird Was Ailing but Still Managed to Secure a Legendary Triple-Double in the Final Month of His Career: ‘Forget One Leg, He Was on Half-a-Back’

An debilitating back injury wasn’t enough to stop Larry Bird from securing a triple-double just before retiring.

Tim van Straten  •  09 Jan 2022
Cleveland Cavaliers v Boston Celtics
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Even ESPN Wants No Part of the Boston Celtics

Someone finally made a move regarding the boston Celtics, and it wasn’t Brad Stevens or Ime Udoka.

Mike Thomas  •  08 Jan 2022
Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird writhes in pain during a game in April 1985
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Larry Bird’s Foolish Involvement in a Bar Fight Cost the Celtics in the 1985 NBA Finals

In an oft-forgotten saga, Larry Bird’s involvement in a bar fight played a large role in the Celtics’ 1985 Finals loss to the Lakers.

Martin Fenn  •  08 Jan 2022
Boston Celtics' star rookie Larry Bird of Indiana State and veteran center Dave Cowens go over some plays during training camp in 1979.
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Larry Bird’s ‘The Hick From French Lick’ Nickname Was Never More Appropriate Than When He First Landed in Boston: ‘I Had No Clue. When I Thought of a City, I Thought of Terre Haute’

Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird was amazed by the bright lights of the city of Boston when he first arrived with the Celtics.

Andrew Hanlon  •  08 Jan 2022
Ime Udoka, head coach of the Boston Celtics looks on against the New York Knicks.
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Ime Udoka Better Be Careful or He Might Just Get His Wish With the Boston Celtics

Ime Udoka might want to be a bit more careful with his postgame comments, or he may get his wish.

Mike Thomas  •  07 Jan 2022
Larry Bird gets double-teamed by James Worthy and Michael Cooper.
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Larry Bird Earned Michael Cooper’s Ultimate Respect Thanks to a City Bus in Boston

A simple picture on a city bus made Michael Cooper respect Larry Bird more than ever.

Tim van Straten  •  06 Jan 2022
Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket past Keita Bates-Diop of the San Antonio Spurs.
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The Boston Celtics Just Proved Why an Immediate Shakeup Is Needed

Wednesday’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs showed why the Boston Celtics need an immediate shakeup.

Mike Thomas  •  06 Jan 2022
Marcus Smart of the Boston Celtics reacts after scoring during the fourth quarter of the game against the Orlando Magic.
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Marcus Smart Sets Record Straight On His Relationship With Jaylen Brown

Boston Celtics point guard Marcus Smart sets the record straight about his relationship with teammate Jaylen Brown.

Mike Thomas  •  05 Jan 2022