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Boston Celtics

The Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Founded: June 6, 1946
Formerly known as:
Home Arena: FleetCenter (was previously the Boston Garden)
Uniform colors: Green and White
Logo design: A Leprechaun leaning on a shillelagh twirling a basketball
NBA Championships: (Year of championship listed. Basketball season starts in previous year.) 1957, 1959-1966, 1968, 1969, 1974, 1976, 1981, 1984, 1986

Table of contents
1 Franchise history
2 Players of note
3 Coaches and others

Franchise history

The Celtics are the winningest franchise in the history of the NBA. Anchored by Bill Russell, they won eight consecutive championships from 1959 to 1966. In the 1980s, anchored by Larry Bird, they enjoyed an intense rivalry with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Players of note

Basketball Hall of Famers:

Not to be forgotten:

Retired numbers:

Current stars:

Coaches and others

Basketball Hall of Famers:

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