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 shoots the ball while guarded by Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks.
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Red Auerbach Never Wanted the Boston Celtics to Play Home on Christmas? It May Not Be Entirely True

Legend has it that former Boston Celtics president Red Auerbach never wanted his team to play home games on Christmas.

Mike Thomas  •  25 Dec 2021
Boston Celtics general manager Red Auerbach laughs after Larry Bird stole his cigar.
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Larry Bird Gave Himself a Surprising Grade as a Young NBA Player

Larry Bird gave himself a surprising basketball grade in his second year with the Boston Celtics.

Mike Thomas  •  22 Dec 2021
Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on before the game against the Boston Celtics.
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Alarms, Confusion Took Center Stage in Boston as Celtics vs. 76ers Game Had Unsettling Delay on Monday

Monday’s game between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers was delayed, causing a great deal of confusion at TD Garden.

Mike Thomas  •  21 Dec 2021
Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors attempts to rebound the ball.
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The Boston Celtics Have Hit a New Low by Claiming Moral Victory over Stephen Curry and the Warriors

The Boston Celtics’ comeback attempt fell short against the Warriors on Friday, but the team still claimed a moral victory.

Mike Thomas  •  18 Dec 2021
Larry Bird backs down Julius Erving during a game.
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NBA Referee Dick Bavetta Shared His Account of the Fabled Larry Bird-Julius Erving Brawl: ‘If You Can’t Stop Something Before It Starts, Step Back and Take License Plate Numbers’

Longtime NBA referee Dick Bavetta described his personal reaction to the infamous brawl between Larry Bird and Julius Erving.

Tim van Straten  •  18 Dec 2021
Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics looks on during a game against the Milwaukee Bucks.
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Emotional Jayson Tatum Opens Up in Powerful Interview About His Relationship With His Father: ‘I Cried for, like, 2 Days Straight’

Boston Celtics got emotional with Sage Steele in a powerful interview as he discussed the relationship with his father during high school.

Mike Thomas  •  18 Dec 2021
Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors laughs during his game against the New York Knicks.
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Stephen Curry and the Warriors Summed Up by Celtics Coach Ime Udoka: ‘It’s 5 Guys Trying to Get 1 Guy a Shot’

Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka summed up Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors in an odd way.

Mike Thomas  •  17 Dec 2021
Isaiah Thomas could be back on an NBA roster soon.
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Former Celtics All-Star Isaiah Thomas Puts the NBA on Notice With Dazzling G League Debut

Isaiah Thomas could find himself back on an NBA roster soon after his impressive debut with the Denver Nuggets’ G League affiliate.

Jack Dougherty  •  16 Dec 2021
Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics shoots the ball while guarded by Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks.
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Jayson Tatum Just Received the Same Advice a Young Kawhi Leonard Got From Ime Udoka, and It’s Paying Off

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum recently got some advice from coach Ime Udoka, and it could pay dividends the rest of the season.

Mike Thomas  •  14 Dec 2021
Boston Celtics' Larry Bird, left, and the Lakers' Michael Cooper are pictured during Game 2 of the 1984 NBA Finals.
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Larry Bird Recalled the Strangest Pregame of His Boston Celtics Career: ‘Danny Ainge Had a Stethoscope’

Larry Bird said Game 7 of the 1984 NBA Finals against the Los Angeles had the strangest pregame of his basketball career.

Mike Thomas  •  14 Dec 2021