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17 banners, parquet floors, and enough playoff memories to fill the Garden twice — the Celtics are basketball royalty.
Team Details
- Team Name: Boston Celtics
- Established: 1946
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
- Home Arena: TD Garden
- Conference & Division: Eastern Conference – Atlantic Division
- Championships: 17 NBA titles (tied for most in NBA history)
- Mascot: Lucky the Leprechaun
- Team Colours: Green, White, and Gold
- Official Website: celtics.com
Team Identity & Legacy
The Boston Celtics are the most decorated franchise in NBA history — a team that defines basketball greatness. With 17 championships, legendary players like Bill Russell, Larry Bird, and Paul Pierce, and a legacy of unselfish, team-first basketball, the Celtics have shaped the league since its earliest days.
From Red Auerbach lighting victory cigars to modern playoff runs led by Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, the Celtics continue to blend tradition with title ambitions.
Arena Spotlight
TD Garden, perched above North Station in downtown Boston, has been the Celtics’ home since 1995. While it replaced the historic Boston Garden, it retains the intensity, history, and deafening crowd that made the original legendary.
The parquet court — a throwback to the old Garden days — remains one of the NBA’s most iconic surfaces.
Rivalries & Big Games
- Los Angeles Lakers: The rivalry of all rivalries — from Russell vs. Wilt to Bird vs. Magic, it’s NBA lore.
- Philadelphia 76ers: Decades of playoff clashes, MVP showdowns, and fan-fuelled animosity.
- New York Knicks: The battle of the Northeast — loud, loyal, and often unfiltered.
- Miami Heat: A modern Eastern Conference clash that’s gotten seriously spicy in the playoffs.
Fan Culture & Traditions
Celtics fans are as green as they come — and they remember everything. Boston’s fanbase is fiercely loyal, steeped in tradition, and not shy about letting players (or referees) hear it.
Traditions include:
- The parquet floor, one of a kind in the league
- Retired numbers that almost outnumber the active roster
- Playing “Zombie Nation” when the crowd’s going wild
- Expecting at least one Finals run per generation
Did You Know?
The Celtics have more retired jersey numbers (23) than any other NBA team — good luck picking a new one if you get drafted.
