Introduction:
The Boston Celtics are not only one of the best ever NBA franchises, but one of the all-time greatest in any sport. Their tradition of winning and their lasting legend stand out from the crowd. The team's 17 NBA titles might have something to do with it.
Arena Stats:
Name: TD Banknorth Garden
Opened: 1995
Capacity: 18,624
Defining Characteristic(s): The TD Banknorth Garden is built over Boston's North Station, a major transportation spot. Also, the Garden is one of three basketball arenas with parquet floors (along with the Target Center in Minneapolis and TD Waterhouse Centre in Orlando), a Celtics staple from the old Boston Garden. The TD Banknorth Garden is also the home of the NHL's Boston Bruins.
Brief History:
Founded: 1946 in the Basketball Association of America; merged with the NBA in 1949. The Celtics are one of the more storied franchises in the NBA thanks to such legends as Red Auerbach, Bill Russell, and Bob Cousy from the late 1950s to late 1960s all of whom helped the Celtics win an amazing 11 titles in 13 seasons.
First NBA Championship: 1957
Last NBA Championship: 2008
Other NBA Championships: 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1974, 1976, 1981, 1984, 1986
Number of Conference Championships: 7
Number of Division Championships: 28
Number of Playoff Appearances: 45
Hall of Fame Players:
- Nate "Tiny" Archibald
- Arnold "Red" Auerbach (Coach)
- Larry Bird
- Walter A. Brown (Contributor/Owner)
- Bob Cousy
- Dave Cowens
- Wayne Embry (Contributor; first African-American to serve both as a general manager and team president in the NBA)
- John Havlicek
- Tom Heinsohn
- Bailey Howell
- Dave Jones (Contributor)
- K. C. Jones
- Sam Jones
- Clyde Lovellette
- Ed Macauley
- Pete Maravich
- Bob McAdoo
- Kevin McHale
- Robert Parish
- Andy Phillip
- Frank Ramsey
- Arnie Risen
- Bill Russell
- Bill Sharman (Player and Coach)
- John Thompson (Coach - Georgetown University)
- Bill Walton
- Dominique Wilkins
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