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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Larry Bird bites takes it all in during Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Cleveland Cavilers.
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Boston Celtics star Larry Bird forfeited plenty of cash when he walked away from the game in 1992.

Mike Thomas • 03 Oct 2023
Head coach Pat Riley of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Boston Celtics.
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Sparked By a Collapse to Larry Bird and the Boston Celtics in the 1984 Finals, Pat Riley Used 2 Words to Motivate His Lakers in '85

Pat Riley and the Los Angeles Lakers got their revenge against the Boston Celtics in 1985.

Mike Thomas • 01 Oct 2023
Kevin McHale, Dennis Johnson, and Larry Bird watch from the bench.
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Dennis Johnson Once Explained the Difference Between Larry Bird and Kevin McHale When It Came to Killer Instinct

Dennis Johnson said Larry Bird wanted to crush his opponents when he had his foot on their throat.

Mike Thomas • 30 Sep 2023
A scuffle erupts between Boston Celtics guard Danny Ainge, right, and Lakers forward James Worthy as Boston's Larry Bird steps in between.
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Larry Bird Said the Lakers Eventually Showed Their True Colors in the 1984 NBA Finals: ‘I Always Thought They Were Soft'

Larry Bird and the Boston Celtics rallied to beat the “soft” Lakers in the 1984 NBA Finals.

Mike Thomas • 30 Sep 2023
Kevin McHale of the Boston Celtics goes up to grab a rebound over Byron Scott of the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Kevin McHale Explained Why His Clotheslining of Kurt Rambis in 1984 Wasn't a Planned Attack

Former Boston Celtics star Kevin McHale said his takedown of Kurt Rambis in Game 4 of the 1984 NBA Finals wasn't a planned attack.

Mike Thomas • 29 Sep 2023
Pat Riley of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Boston Celtics.
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Pat Riley Took the Blame After the Boston Celtics Stunned the Lakers in Game 2 of the 1984 Finals: ‘It Was the Biggest Mistake of My Career'

Pat Riley said he was to blame for his LA Lakers melting down in Game 2 of the 1984 NBA Finals.

Mike Thomas • 29 Sep 2023
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum talks with Jaylen Brown.
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Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown Quickly Dropped to the Second-Best Duo in the NBA

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are no longer the best tandem in the NBA.

Mike Thomas • 28 Sep 2023
Larry Bird and Michael Jordan stand by to be filmed for a McDonald's "Nothing But Net" television commercial.
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Can We Dare Say Larry Bird Was a Better Basketball Player Than Michael Jordan?

Can we make an argument that Larry Bird was a better basketball player than Michael Jordan?

Mike Thomas • 28 Sep 2023
Boston Celtics forward Larry Bird walks down the court during the 1985 NBA Finals.
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Larry Bird Wasn't Wrong When He Hinted the Lakers Had an Unfair Advantage in Their Heated Rivalry With His Boston Celtics

Larry Bird believed his Boston Celtics had it much tougher getting to the NBA Finals than the rival Los Angeles Lakers.

Mike Thomas • 27 Sep 2023
Larry Bird controls the ball against the Atlanta Hawks.
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Ranking the Top 10 Boston Celtics Players of All Time: Is Larry Bird or Bill Russell No. 1?

Larry Bird or Bill Russell: Who came in at No. 1 on our list of top 10 Boston Celtics players of all time?

Mike Thomas • 27 Sep 2023