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' basketball player Larry Bird restrains Los Angeles Lakers' Magic Johnson from punching Celtics' Danny Ainge.
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Larry Bird Surprisingly Said the Biggest Rival of His Boston Celtics Wasn’t the Los Angeles Lakers

Larry Bird said the Boston Celtics’ biggest rival during his playing days wasn’t the Los Angeles Lakers.

Mike Thomas  •  24 Oct 2021
Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics reacts after a foul is called against him.
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Jayson Tatum’s Troubling Comment After Embarrassing Loss in Home Opener Should Be of Major Concern to Boston Celtics Fans

Jayson Tatum made a troubling comment after the Boston Celtics’ embarrassing loss to the Toronto Raptors.

Mike Thomas  •  23 Oct 2021
Al Horford is out for the Celtics against the Knicks.
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Why Isn’t Al Horford Playing for the Celtics Against the Knicks?

Al Horford won’t be suiting up for the Celtics on opening night due to a positive COVID-19 test.

Jack Dougherty  •  20 Oct 2021
Head coach Ime Udoka of the Boston Celtics looks on against the Miami Heat Head coach Ime Udoka of the Boston Celtics looks on against the Miami Heat Head coach Ime Udoka of the Boston Celtics looks on against the Miami Heat Head coach Ime Udoka of the Boston Celtics looks on against the Miami Heat.
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The Boston Celtics Finally Get Some Much-Needed Good News Ahead of Their Season Opener

The Boston Celtics finally get some good news ahead of Wednesday’s season opener against the New York Knicks.

Mike Thomas  •  20 Oct 2021
Larry Bird, right, listens to former teammates speak during Larry Bird Night.
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Larry Bird Had Classic Response When Asked What He Would’ve Said to the Hated Bill Laimbeer Had He Shown up for Larry Bird Night

Larry Bird had a classic response when asked what he would have done had Bill Laimbeer showed up for Larry Bird Night.

Mike Thomas  •  20 Oct 2021
Ime Udoka is cracking down on complaining to refs.
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Celtics Head Coach Ime Udoka Is Setting a Dangerous Precedent by Punishing Players for a Widespread NBA Habit

The Celtics won’t be able to complain to referees this season under new head coach Ime Udoka.

Jack Dougherty  •  18 Oct 2021
Greg Kite of the Boston Celtics in the locker room before a game on January 22, 1986.
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Greg Kite Drew More Attention Than Larry Bird After Battling Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in Game 3 of the 1987 NBA Finals

Greg Kite drew more media attention than Larry Bird after his Game 3 effort against the LA Lakers in the 1987 NBA Finals.

Mike Thomas  •  16 Oct 2021
Boston Celtics dancers are silhouetted against the Celtics logo.
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The Boston Celtics Slapped With Another Devastating Blow as Season Opener Draws Near

The Boston Celtics were dealt another tough blow before the start of the 2021-22 NBA season.

Mike Thomas  •  13 Oct 2021
Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics drives past Larry Nance Jr.
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Jayson Tatum Is No Larry Bird, but He’ll Earn $4 Million More This Year Alone Than Bird Made in His Entire Career

Jayson Tatum will earn $4 million more this season alone than Larry Bird made in his entire NBA career.

Mike Thomas  •  12 Oct 2021
Tommy Heinsohn (L), Red Auerbach (C), and Bill Russell (R) are carried off the court after the Boston Celtics sixth consecutive NBA championship.
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What Team Holds the Record for Most Consecutive NBA Titles?

Winning a single NBA title is tough enough. Which franchise has made it to the top of the mountain the most times in succession?

Joe Kozlowski  •  10 Oct 2021