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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As a rookie, Robert Parish had a “humbling” experience against Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
The Michael Jordan vs. Larry Bird Christmas Day matchup in 1991 was anything but a gift to NBA fans.
The Celtics helped start the NBA’s current Big Three era when Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, and Ray Allen teamed up in Boston. Now, they might be looking to form a new one, as a recent report suggests that they could get Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown a new superstar teammate as soon as next offseason.
The Los Angeles Lakers seemed to believe there was some shady stuff going on during the 1984 NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics.
Bill Russell was a no-nonsense head coach in the NBA. He once kicked his whole team out of a practice because they made him fall asleep.
Quieting hostile opposing crowds was a motivating factor for former Boston Celtics star Larry Bird.
Bill Russell was quite stingy when it came to signing autographs during his playing days.
Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain battled hard on the court and were close off it. But according to Wilt, Bill was a lousy house guest.
Bill Russell rode off into the sunset after winning his 11th and final ring in 1969, but he still took the time to praise Jerry West.
Reggie Lewis, the late Boston Celtics phenom, had his way with Michael Jordan, blocking four of his shots in a game in 1991.
