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 Legendary coach and GM Red Auerbach won nine titles as a coach and built the Celtics dynasty.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/30/sports/obituaries/red-auerbach-89-who-built-a-basketball-dynasty.html|nytimes]])]
+===== The Cigar Celebration =====
+Auerbach would light a cigar whenever the Celtics secured a victory, a tradition still associated with the team.[([[https://premiumcigars.org/the-victory-cigar-a-timeless-tradition-of-triumph/|premiumcigars]])]
+===== Bill Russell as Player-Coach =====
+In 1966, Russell became the NBA’s first Black head coach while still playing for the team.[([[https://www.sportsmuseum.org/curators-corner/celtics-hire-bill-russell-as-first-black-head-coach-in-nba-history/|sportsmuseum]])]
+===== Doc Rivers’ 2008 Championship =====
+Rivers coached the Celtics to their 17th title, defeating the Lakers in the NBA Finals.[([[https://www.patriotledger.com/story/sports/pro/2008/06/18/celtics-wins-17th-nba-title/40217671007/|patriotledger]])]
+===== Brad Stevens’ Impact =====
+Though he never won a title, Stevens brought the Celtics back to contention with strong leadership from 2013-2021.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/bostonceltics/comments/1awg2ts/10_years_ago_we_were_in_the_beginning_and_somehow/|reddit]])]
+===== Celtics vs. Lakers Feud =====
+The Celtics and Lakers rivalry is the most famous in NBA history, with multiple Finals matchups.[([[https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/nba/nba-finals-history-most-common-matchups/619074/|nbcsportsboston]])]
+===== Battles with the Philadelphia 76ers =====
+The Celtics and Sixers have a fierce rivalry dating back to the Wilt Chamberlain-Bill Russell days.[([[https://www.celticsblog.com/2023/5/1/23705886/jaylen-brown-boston-celtics-philadelphia-76ers-bill-russell-wilt-chamberlain-joel-embiid-rivalry|celticsblog]])]
+===== Detroit Pistons Wars of the 1980s =====
+The Celtics and Pistons had intense matchups in the 1980s, especially against the “Bad Boys” Pistons.[([[https://www.quora.com/Why-are-the-Detroit-Pistons-Bad-Boys-now-being-singled-out-as-the-NBAs-only-dirty-when-the-L-A-Lakers-and-Boston-Celtics-of-the-early-to-80s-to-early-90s-played-similar-styles-and-even-the-beloved-Chicago-Bulls-to-a|quora]])]
+===== TD Garden: The Current Home =====
+Since 1995, the Celtics have played at TD Garden, one of the NBA’s most iconic arenas.[([[https://www.tdgarden.com/venue-info/about-td-garden|tdgarden]])]
+===== Boston Garden’s Mystique =====
+Before TD Garden, the team played in the legendary Boston Garden, known for its raucous atmosphere and parquet floor.[([[https://www.nba.com/celtics/news/sidebar/post-041316-cs-shock-heat-during-epic-night-at-td-garden|nba]])]
+===== The Famous Parquet Floor =====
+The Celtics' unique parquet floor design is a historic symbol of the franchise.[([[https://www.naturaldiamonds.com/culture-and-style/boston-celtics-2024-championship-ring/|naturaldiamonds]])]
+===== One of the Most Loyal Fan Bases =====
+Celtics fans are known for their intense passion and loyalty to the team.[([[https://www.skysports.com/nba/news/36244/12684712/boston-celtics-fan-perspective-on-the-big-talking-points|skysports]])]
+===== Record Home Winning Streak =====
+The Celtics once held an 18-game home winning streak in a single season.[([[https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-celtics/2024/01/10/jayson-tatum-explodes-for-45-points-as-celtics-set-franchise-records-for-most-consecutive-home-wins/|boston]])]
+===== 1986 Celtics: One of the Greatest Teams =====
+The 1985-86 Celtics, led by Larry Bird, are often considered one of the greatest teams ever.[([[https://sports.yahoo.com/boston-legend-larry-bird-proves-060057616.html|yahoo]])]
+===== The 2008 Big Three Era =====
+Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, and Ray Allen formed a legendary trio, winning the NBA title in 2008.[([[https://985thesportshub.com/2023/10/22/looking-back-at-the-2008-nba-champion-boston-celtics/|985thesportshub]])]
+===== 2010 Game 7 Heartbreak =====
+The Celtics lost to the Lakers in a hard-fought Game 7 in the 2010 NBA Finals.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/1783634/2020/04/30/no-lakers-didnt-win-game-7-of-2010-finals-because-kendrick-perkins-was-injured/|nytimes]])]
+===== Isaiah Thomas’ Emotional Playoff Run =====
+In 2017, Isaiah Thomas played through personal tragedy and led the Celtics to the Eastern Conference Finals.[([[https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/19426266/isaiah-thomas-boston-celtics-miss-rest-playoffs|espn]])]
+===== Jayson Tatum’s 50-Point Game =====
+Tatum set a career-high 50 points in a 2021 playoff game against the Brooklyn Nets.[([[https://www.sportingnews.com/ca/nba/news/nba-playoffs-2021-jayson-tatum-erupts-for-50-points-boston-celtics-brooklyn-nets-to-win-game-3/12bzswx96h0d1zhyv7wj8jl8u|sportingnews]])]
+===== Most Wins in a Regular Season =====
+The 2007-08 Celtics won 66 games, one of the best records in NBA history.[([[https://guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/90505-best-single-season-improvement-nba-team|guinnessworldrecords]])]
+===== Boston Holds the Most NBA Finals Appearances in the East =====
+The Celtics have made more NBA Finals appearances than any other Eastern Conference team.[([[https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/nba/nba-finals-teams-most-appearances/617566/|nbcsportsboston]])]
+===== Most Retired Jersey Numbers =====
+The Celtics have retired 24 numbers, the most of any team in the NBA.[([[https://www.nba.com/news/boston-celtics-retired-numbers|nba]])]
+===== Holds Record for Most Game 7 Wins =====
+The Celtics have the best Game 7 record in NBA history.[([[https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-celtics/2023/05/13/celtics-game-7-history-stats/|boston]])]
+===== Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown’s Rise =====
+The young duo has become the new faces of the Celtics in the 2020s.[([[https://www.celticsblog.com/2023/10/2/23900051/jayson-tatum-jaylen-brown-media-day-boston-celtics-year-7-kristaps-porzingis-malcolm-brogdon-trades|celticsblog]])]
+===== Marcus Smart’s Defensive Prowess =====
+Smart won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award in 2022, the first guard to do so in over 25 years.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3257501/2022/04/18/celtics-marcus-smart-defensive-dpoy/|nytimes]])]
+===== Boston’s Deep Playoff Runs =====
+Since 2017, the Celtics have consistently been Eastern Conference contenders.[([[https://www.quora.com/Are-the-Boston-Celtics-a-legitimate-NBA-title-contender|quora]])]
+===== First Team to Draft a Black Player =====
+The Celtics made history by drafting Chuck Cooper in 1950, breaking racial barriers in the NBA.[([[https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/chuck-cooper-nba-draft-first-black-player|history]])]
+===== One of the NBA’s Most Valuable Franchises =====
+The Celtics are consistently ranked among the most valuable NBA teams.[([[https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikeozanian/2023/10/26/the-most-valuable-nba-teams-2023/|forbes]])]
+===== The Shamrock Foundation =====
+The Celtics run a foundation that supports community programs in Boston.[([[https://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/charities/boston-celtics-shamrock-foundation|baa]])]
+===== The Only Team with a Named Award =====
+The NBA’s Eastern Conference Finals MVP trophy is named after Larry Bird.[([[https://www.si.com/nba/2022/05/12/larry-bird-reacts-eastern-conference-finals-mvp-award-named-after-him|si]])]
+===== Boston Sports Legacy =====
+Along with the Red Sox, Patriots, and Bruins, the Celtics form Boston’s dominant sports culture.[([[https://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/boston-sports.html|boston-discovery-guide]])]
+===== Green and White Tradition =====
+The Celtics have never changed their signature green and white team colors.[([[https://teamcolorcodes.com/nba-team-color-codes/|teamcolorcodes]])]

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