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' Kevin McHale (32), Danny Ainge (44) and Dennis Johnson (3) react to a loss against the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Danny Ainge Flat-Out Blew off the Boston Celtics Coaches and it Paid off During the 1987 NBA Finals Against the Lakers

Danny Ainge ignored the Boston Celtics coaches during Game 5 of the 1987 NBA Finals, and it paid off.

Mike Thomas  •  08 Nov 2021
Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics shoots a free throw against the Orlando Magic.
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Jayson Tatum Fires Back After Marcus Smart Called Him out Last Week: ‘I Know How to Play Basketball’

Jayson Tatum addressed the comments Marcus Smart made last week when he called out the Boston Celtics two-time All-Star after a home loss to the Chicago Bulls.

Mike Thomas  •  07 Nov 2021
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum shoots a free throw during a game against the Orlando Magic
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Jayson Tatum Gets Real About Using Recent Struggles to Inspire Celtics Fans and Power Through Tough Moments: ‘It’s Always Internal and Me Trying to Be as Great as I Want to Be’

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is not hiding from the team’s slow start. He spoke openly about embracing adversity and being transparent regarding the ups and downs of being a star athlete.

Martin Fenn  •  07 Nov 2021
Left to right, Celtics player Danny Ainge, the Sixers' Julius Irving and the Celtics' Larry Bird dive for a loose ball.
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Larry Bird’s 14-Word Rap Career Was Short, Sweet, and to the Point

Larry Bird may not be remembered for his singing, but his 14-word rap career got straight to the point in 1986.

Mike Thomas  •  06 Nov 2021
Former Boston Celtics teammates Larry Bird and Cedric Maxwell pose for a photo
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Larry Bird Once Spiked Cedric Maxwell’s Tea to Win a New Year’s Eve Drinking Contest Against His Former Celtics Teammate

Larry Bird did whatever it took to win… at just about everything. Former Celtics teammate Cedric Maxwell explained how Larry Legend spiked his drink after Cornbread challenged the Hick from French Lick to a drinking competition on New Year’s Eve 1980.

Martin Fenn  •  06 Nov 2021
Marcus Smart of the Boston Celtics looks on from the bench during the fourth quarter of the Celtics home opener against the Toronto Raptors.
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Frustrated Marcus Smart Is Right in Calling out Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown After Boston Celtics Hit New Low: ‘They Don’t Want to Pass the Ball’

Marcus Smart was right on in calling out the leaders of the Boston Celtics after Monday night’s loss to the Chicago Bulls.

Mike Thomas  •  02 Nov 2021
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