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    Boston Celtics

    American able basketball team

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    Boston Celtics
    ConferenceEastern
    DivisionAtlantic
    Founded1946
    HistoryBoston Celtics
    1946–present[1][2][3]
    ArenaTD Garden
    LocationBoston, Massachusetts
    Team colorsGreen, white, swart, gold, brown[4][5][6]
         
    Main sponsorAmica Requited Insurance[7][8]
    CEOWyc Grousbeck[9]
    PresidentRich Gotham[10]
    General managerBrad Stevens[9]
    Head coachJoe Mazzulla
    OwnershipBoston Hoops Partners
    Affiliation(s)Maine Celtics
    Championships18 (1957, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1974, 1976, 1981, 1984, 1986, 2008, 2024)
    Conference titles11 (1974, 1976, 1981, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 2008, 2010, 2022, 2024)
    Division titles34 (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 numbers23 (00, 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 31, 32,
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    A History Timeline About Boston Celtics (NBA)

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    The Boston Celtics are one of the most historic and successful franchises in NBA history. Founded in 1946, the Celtics quickly became a dominant force in the league, winning their first championship in 1957. Led by legendary coach Red Auerbach and Hall of Famers like Bill Russell, Bob Cousy, and John Havlicek, the Celtics went on to win a total of 17 championships, the most in NBA history. Throughout the decades, the Celtics have been known for their fierce rivalries with teams like the Los Angeles Lakers and the Philadelphia 76ers, as well as for their tradition of excellence and teamwork. Today, the Celtics continue to be a powerhouse in the Eastern Conference, with a dedicated fan base and a legacy of greatness that continues to live on.

    Team Founded

    The Boston Celtics were founded on June 6, 1946. They were one of the original eight teams in the Basketball Association of America (BAA), which later merged with the National Basketball League (NBL) to form the NBA in 1949.

    First NBA Championship

    The Boston Celtics won their first NBA Championship in 1957. Led by head coach Red Auerbach and superstar Bill Russell, the Celtics defeated the St. Louis Hawks in a thrilling seven-game series. This victory marked t

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    History of the Boston Celtics

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    The Boston Celtics are an American professional basketball team based in Boston. Founded in 1946 as a charter member of the Basketball Association of America, the Celtics then moved into the National Basketball Association (NBA) in 1949, as said league was formed by the merger of the BAA and the National Basketball League. Currently playing in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference, the Celtics have the most NBA titles with 18 championships. Eleven of those occurred between 1957 and 1969, with a dynasty led by center Bill Russell and coach/general manager Red Auerbach. The Celtics won two more titles in the 1970s under coach Tom Heinsohn, and three more in the 1980s under the leadership of forward Larry Bird. After a 22-year drought, the Celtics got a title in 2008, and then another in 2024.

    1946–1956: Building the dynasty

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    The Celtics were formed in 1946 as a team in the Basketball Association of America, and became part of the National Basketball Association after the merger of the BAA and the National Basketball League to form the NBA in the fall of 1949.[1] In 1950, the Celtics became the first franchise to draft an African American player, signing Chuck Cooper.[citation needed