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Would Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell be a superstar in today’s NBA?

Russell's shot-blocking, rebounding, and leadership qualities would still make him a force to be reckoned with in the modern game.

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Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins explains why he is such a big fan of Jaylen Brown

When Jaylen Brown uncorked a windmill dunk against the Hawks, he caught the attention of one Atlanta legend.

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On this day: Cowens, Langford born; Ford cut; Green, Swain, Jones debut; Sharman passes

On this day in Celtics history, Dave Cowens and Romeo Langford were born, Chris Ford was cut, a number of players made their debut and Bill Sharman left us.

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LeBron James Jersey Number Change: Why Did Lakers Star Switch From 6 to 23

The four-time NBA champion has bounced back and forth between these two numbers throughout his career.

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On this day: Auerbach coaches 1st game; Theis, Nader, Johnson, Clyde, Mazzulla debuts; Russell tribute

On this day in Celtics history, franchise icon Red Auerbach coached his first game with the team, Bill Russell was honored, and several Celtics made their debut.

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SI’s Jack McCallum lists two Celtics legends among his 10 greatest ‘what-ifs’ of NBA history

Both were key figures to the team's legacy of historic dominance - but very plausibly might not have been.

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Two Boston Celtics among all-time NBA rookie postseason records

The Boston Celtics have a duo of rookies who hold playoff production records decades after setting them.

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Who are the Boston Celtics’ top-10 all-time leaders in postseason points scored?

Can you name Boston's 10 most prolific postseason scorers? Better yet, can you do it in order?

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Who are the Boston Celtics’ top-10 all-time leaders in postseason wins?

Can you name all the Celtics who led Boston to the most playoff wins? Better yet, can you do it in order?

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On this day: Former Boston forward Willie Naulls born; Jimmy Oliver signed

On this day, former Boston Celtic forward Willie Naulls was born, and ex-Boston shooting guard Jimmy Oliver signed with the team.

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Who are the Boston Celtics’ top-10 all-time leaders in postseason free throws?

Can you name which 10 Boston Celtics have sunk the most postseason free throws in the history of the franchise? Better yet, can you do it in order?

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Who are the Boston Celtics’ top-10 all-time leaders in postseason rebounds?

Can you name all of the top ten rebounders for the Celtics in playoff history? Better yet, can you do it in order?

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Who are the Boston Celtics’ top-10 all-time leaders in postseason assists?

Can you name the best postseason distributors in Boston Celtics history? Better yet, can you do it in order?

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Complete list of Boston Celtics in the Basketball Hall of Fame

Celtics Wire celebrates the 48 members of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame with ties to the Boston Celtics franchise.

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The Boston Celtics have retired 24 jersey numbers – these are the players so honored

It's no coincidence this team has the most retired jersey numbers with 17 banners hanging alongside them as of Oct. 2023.

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Who are the top 10 Boston Celtics draft picks of all time?

The Boston Celtics have had a wealth of riches as far as the NBA draft is concerned.

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On this day: legendary Boston Celtics coach, president Red Auerbach born

On this day in Brooklyn, New York in 1917, Boston Celtics icon Red Auerbach was born.

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On this day: Heinsohn hired as coach; Embry traded for; Douglas born

On this day, the Boston Celtics hired former player Tommy Heinsohn as coach, traded for Wayne Embry, and Sherman Douglas was born.

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On this day: Cs best Raptors in Disney bubble; A.J. Wynder born; Kendrick Perkins extended

Boston advanced to the 2020 East Finals, AJ Wynder was born and Kendrick Perkins extended on this date.

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On this day: Celtics trade for Willie Naulls; Kevin Stacom born

On this day, the Boston Celtics dealt for Willie Naulls, and ex-Celtic shooting guard Kevin Stacom was born.

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On this day: Thompson passes; Russell signs; Tsioropoulos, Gotham born

On this date in Celtics history, John Thompson left us, Bil Russell signed his second contract with the Celtics and Lou Tsioropolous and Rich Gotham were born.

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Bill Russell’s daughter Karen on how she followed her father’s activist example

Russell's committment to fighting for a better world did not end out of the public eye.

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On this day: Boston’s Saul Mariaschin born, Bevo Nordmann passes, Cs react to Blake shooting

On this day in 1924, former Boston Celtic Saul Mariaschin was born, Bob Nordmann passed away, and the team reacted to the killing of Jacob Blake.

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Sue Bird on Celtics icon Bill Russell’s impact on basketball, Seattle sports

"When Bill Russell did pass it was incredibly sad, but also a wonderful time to remember all that he has done for the sport of basketball," said Bird

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Julius “Dr. J” Erving has a pair of Boston Celtics in his all-time top-10

"I have five guys who are untouchable," he explained.

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