The Boston Celtics, founded in 1946, are the most successful team in NBA history, with a record 18 championships. Their dominance began in the late 1950s under coach Red Auerbach, led by Bill Russell, who spearheaded a dynasty that won eight consecutive titles from 1959 to 1966. The team continued its success in the 1970s and 1980s, highlighted by the “Big Three” of Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, and Robert Parish. After a period of rebuilding, the Celtics secured their 17th title in 2008 and their 18th in 2024. The Celtics have a fierce rivalry with the Los Angeles Lakers, and their legacy is enshrined with 41 Hall of Famers and 10 NBA MVP awards.
Team Information
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Conference | Eastern |
| Division | Atlantic |
| Founded | 1946 |
| History | Boston Celtics (1946–present) |
| Arena | TD Garden |
| Location | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Team Colors | Green, White, Black, Gold, Brown |
| Main Sponsor | Amica Mutual Insurance |
| CEO | Wyc Grousbeck |
| President | Rich Gotham |
| General Manager | Brad Stevens |
| Head Coach | Joe Mazzulla |
| Ownership | Boston Basketball Partners |
| Affiliation(s) | Maine Celtics |
| Championships | 18 (1957, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1974, 1976, 1981, 1984, 1986, 2008, 2024) |
| Conference Titles | 11 (1974, 1976, 1981, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 2008, 2010, 2022, 2024) |
| Division Titles | 34 (1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1992, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2017, 2022, 2023, 2024) |
| Retired Numbers | 23 (00, 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, LOSCY) |
| Website | www.nba.com/celtics |
Team Stats
| Year | Position | Points | Manager | Top Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1st | 57-25 | Joe Mazzulla | Jayson Tatum |
| 2023 | 1st | 56-26 | Joe Mazzulla | Jayson Tatum |
| 2022 | 2nd | 51-31 | Ime Udoka | Jayson Tatum |
| 2021 | 7th | 36-36 | Brad Stevens | Jayson Tatum |
| 2020 | 3rd | 48-24 | Brad Stevens | Jayson Tatum |
| 2019 | 4th | 49-33 | Brad Stevens | Kyrie Irving |
| 2018 | 2nd | 55-27 | Brad Stevens | Kyrie Irving |
| 2017 | 1st | 53-29 | Brad Stevens | Isaiah Thomas |
| 2016 | 5th | 48-34 | Brad Stevens | Isaiah Thomas |
| 2015 | 7th | 40-42 | Brad Stevens | Isaiah Thomas |
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