Let's Know All The Rememberable Celtics Records That Made Them Well-known All-Around!
Boston Celtics or the Celtics is one of the most popular and most successful basketball teams in NBA history based in Boston, the USA. Founded in 1946 as one of the NBA's eight teams, where the Celtics compete in the leagues as a member of the league's Eastern Conference, the Atlantic Division. The franchise is one of only two teams in the NBA to have won the league championship record 17 times, with the other team being the Los Angeles Lakers. The Celtics won eight consecutive NBA Championships from 1959 to 1966, and this franchise also holds the current record for the most recorded wins of an NBA team. Bill Russell and Shaquille O'Neill were included in the FIBA Hall of Fame for the Boston Celtics, as well as four Celtic players (Bob Cousy, Bill Russell, Dave Council, and Larry Bird) won a total of 10 NBA MVP (Most Valuable Player) awards. Anyway, if you would like to know why the Celtics are Well-Known all around, SportsOwls is here to share all the feats and memorable records with you. Keep reading;
How many NBA Championships Celtics has won?
The Boston Celtics have won seventeen (17) NBA Championships, in 1957, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1974, 1976, 1981, 1984, 1986, and 2008, and the Celtics are the most-winner(Jointly with Los Angeles Lakers)of the NBA League. In addition to winning seventeen NBA League titles, the Celtics have appeared in twenty-two NBA Finals, where they have runners-up a total of five times. The Celtics are among the few franchises in the NBA to win eight consecutive titles from 1959 to 1966, led by legendary figures such as Bill Russell, Bob Cousy, and Red Auerbach, and they are one of the most successful franchises in NBA history.
When did the Celtics win the first NBA Championship?
In 1957, the Boston Celtics won the first NBA Championship, led by legendary coach Red Auerbach and featuring players like Bill Russell, Bob Cousy, and Tom Heinsohn. In the 1956-57 season, the Celtics finished the regular season with a record of 44 wins and 28 losses, and in the final, they faced the St. Louis Hawks. The Celtics defeated the Hawks in the best-of-seven series finals, by 4-3, and won their inaugural NBA League title.
How many Conference titles have Celtics won?
The Boston Celtics have won ten (10) Conference championships, in 1974, 1976, 1981, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 2008, 2010, and 2022, and the Celtics are the second-most winner of this competition. In addition to winning ten Conference titles, the Celtics have appeared in the twenty-one finals, where they have lost eleven finals. The Celtics compete in the NBA league as a member of the League’s Easter Conference, Atlantic Division, which consists of five teams, the Brooklyn Nets, the New York Knicks, the Philadelphia 76ers, the Toronto Raptors, and the Boston Celtics.
How many Division titles have Celtics won?
The Boston Celtics have won thirty-three (33) Division titles, and the Celtics are the most-winner of this Championship in the Atlantic Division. The Celtics' dominance in the NBA dates back to its early years, from the 1956-1957 season to the 1987-1988 season, the Celtics captured an impressive twenty-nine division titles. During this period, they built a dynasty under the leadership of legendary players such as Bill Russell, Larry Bird, and John Havlicek.
How many Celtics players have won the NBA MVPs?
As of 2023, four of the Boston Celtics players have won eight NBA MVP awards during their tenure with the Celtics in the NBA, and they are, Bob Cousy, Bill Russell, Dave Cowens, and Larry Bird. The first Celtics player to receive this prestigious honor was the legendary Bob Cousy, who won this award in 1957. The second Celtics player was Bill Russell, who won this prestigious award four times 1958, 1961, 1963, and 1965. The third Celtics player was Dave Cowens, who won this honor one time in 1973. The fourth Celtics player was Larry Bird, who won this award twice in 1984, and 1986, while playing with the Celtics.
- Bob Cousy: 1957
- Bill Russell: 1958, 1961, 1963, and 1965
- Dave Cowens: 1973
- Larry Bird: 1986
How many Celtics players have won the NBA Finals MVPs?
As of 2023, five (5) Boston Celtics players have won a total of six (6) NBA Finals MVP (Most Valuable Player) awards, and they are John Havlicek, Jo Jo White, Cedric Maxwell, Larry Bird, and Paul Pierce. The first Celtics player who won this prestigious honor was John Havlicek, who won this award in 1974, whereas, Jo Jo White, Cedric Maxwell, and Paul Pierce won the award once in their tenure with the Celtics in 1976, 1981, and 2008. On the other hand, the great Larry Bird won this award twice in 1984, and 1986, during his NBA season with the Celtics.
- John Havlicek: 1974
- Jo Jo White: 1976
- Cedric Maxwell: 1981
- Larry Bird: 1984 and 1986
- Paul Pierce: 2008
How many Celtics players inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame?
As of 2023, two of the Boston Celtics players have been inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame, and they are Bill Russell and Shaquille O'Neal. In 2007, Bill Russell was inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame, whereas in 2017, O’Neal was inducted into this prestigious honor. Bill Russell played as a Center for the Celtics in the NBA League, and he played for the Celtics from 1956 to 1969, whereas Shaquille O'Neal played as a Center for the Celtics in the NBA League, and he played for one season with the Celtics from 2010-2011.
- Bill Russell: 2007
- Shaquille O'Neal: 2017
How many Celtics coaches won NBA Coach of the Year awards?
As of 2023, three of the Boston Celtics coaches won the NBA Coach of the Year award, and they are Red Auerbach, Tom Heinsohn, and Bill Fitch. The first Celtics coach to receive this prestigious honor was Red Auerbach, who won this award in 1965. The second Celtics coach to receive this prestigious honor was Tom Heinsohn, who won this award in 1973. The most recent Celtics coach to receive this prestigious honor was Bill Fitch, who won this prestigious award in 1980.
How many Celtics player has won the NBA All-Star MVP awards?
As of 2023, eight(8) of the Boston Celtics players have won a total of nine NBA All-Star MVP awards, and they are Ed Macauley, Bob Cousy, Bill Sharman, Bill Russell, David Cowens, Nate Archibald, Larry Bird, and Jayson Tatum. Among these nine awards, Bob Cousy won twice in 1954, and 1957, whereas Ed Macauley(1951), Bill Sharman(19550, Bill Russell(1963), David Cowens(1973), Nate Archibald(1981), Larry Bird(1982), and Jayson Tatum(2023) won once this prestigious awards while playing with the Celtics in the NBA.
What are the Celtic's retired numbers?
The Boston Celtics have retired twenty-three numbers,, the most by any professional sports franchise in North America, and the retired numbers are 00, 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, LOSCY, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, and Jonny Most(broadcaster). These numbers represent the legends who have made indelible marks on the Celtics franchise including, 00 (Robert Parish), 1 (Walter Brown - the team's founder and original owner), 2 (Red Auerbach - former coach and executive), 3 (Dennis Johnson), 6 (Bill Russell), 10 (JoJo White), 14 (Bob Cousy), 15 (Tom Heinsohn), 16 (Tom Sanders), 17 (John Havlicek), 18 (Dave Cowens), 19 (Don Nelson), 21 (Bill Sharman), 22 (Ed Macauley), 23 (Frank Ramsey), 24 (Sam Jones), 25 (K.C. Jones), 31 (Cedric Maxwell), 32 (Kevin McHale), 33 (Larry Bird), 34 (Paul Pierce), 35 (Reggie Lewis), and 44 (Danny Ainge).
What is the Celtics' symbol?
The Celtics also have several alternate logos. The most popular of these is a white shamrock with the letters "Celtics" on it, wrapped in a green circle, which has been used since the 1998-99 season. This alternate logo is based on the logos the Celtics used before Jang Auerbach used the Leprechaun. For most of its history, the shamrock was trimmed in gold, as seen on old team warmup jackets. However, a new secondary logo, unveiled in 2014, features a variation of the leprechaun logo in silhouette form. In the 1995–96 season, the only colors in the logo were black, white, and green. Then in the 1996–97 season, to celebrate the club's 50th anniversary, the logo got a full-color makeover. Here Lucky's face and hands are both painted tan, while the vest, bow tie, and hat are gold, as well as the balls and shoes, are brown and the pants and shoes are black. On the other hand, the Celtics have five different colors for their team, and they are Green, White, Black, Gold, and Brown.
What is the Celtic's home arena?
The TD Garden - is the home arena for the Boston Celtics, where they played their home games in the NBA League. This multi-purpose arena is situated in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by TD Bank (a subsidiary of Toronto-Dominion Bank in Toronto, Ontario Canada. In addition to being the home arena of the Celtics, TD Garden is also the home arena for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League (NHL). This arena hosts many major national sporting events, including the Men's Basketball Tournament, NCAA Division II, Women's Basketball Tournament, NCAA Division II, Men's Ice Hockey Tournament, and various rounds of the 2014 U.S. Figure Skating Championships. Additionally, approximately 3.5 million people visit this arena each year, making it New England's busiest sports and recreational place as well.
What is Celtic's net worth?
As of 2023, the Boston Celtics have a net worth of $3.18 billion, and the Celtics are the fifth-most valuable franchise in the NBA league. The primary revenue of the Celtics comes from ticket sales, and broadcasting rights, including television and radio contracts. On the other hand, sponsorship, and endorsement deals with corporate partners as well as merchandise sales, such as jerseys, apparel, and other team-related products, contribute to their revenue stream.
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