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Boston Celtics

The Boston Celtics are one of the oldest basketball franchises to date. The Celtics are best know for winning the NBA finals more than any other team.

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How did the TD Garden get its name?

It is named after its sponsor, TD Bank, N.A

How many NBA championships did the Boston Celtics win in the 1970s?

Two. They won the 1974 championship against the Milwaukee Bucks and the 1976 championship against the Phoenix Suns.

Did Tony Battie recover from his 2003 injury?

Tony has recovered from his surgery and has worked hard to rehabilitate his leg. He should be ready for camp. He's working hard on getting stronger.

yeah, he plays in Orlando now

How much money does Paul Pierce make?

For his contract right now, it is 47.45 Million dollars. For the 2011-2012 season, it is 15.33 Million dollars

Is Red Auerbach Jewish?

Yes, Auerbach was inducted into the Jewish Sports Hall of Fame.

Who is the oldest living Boston Celtics player?

Shaq was, until he retired. Now it's Ray Allen born 1975 July 20

When did ric pitino coach the Boston Celtics?

Pitino was the head coach of the Celtics for four seasons, 1997-98 through 2000-01. His record was 102-146.

Did Bill Russell win a championship as a head coach?

Twice as a player/coach with the Boston Celtics (1967-68 and 1968-69). He also was head coach of the Seattle Supersonics and Sacramento Kings but did not win a championship with either team.

What type of information can be found on a Boston Celtics blog?

The type of information that may be found on a Boston Celtics blog includes game scores, game highlights, trade information and schedules. One's opinion of game strategy and players statistics may also be found.

Was Glen Big Baby Davis recruited to play college football?

Glen Davis ended up pursuing a successful NBA career, but he was first a football recruit. Many teams offered him a scholarship to play football but he declined.

Who wore number 46 for the Boston Celtics?

The first person to ever wear number 46 was Phillip Greene. The first Celtic ever to play only 6 minutes in one season.

What is a Celtic and why is the team from Boston named after them?

The Celts were various peoples who lived across Europe when the Roman Empire was expanding. The common factor between the tribal groups was the Celtic family of languages. The region where Celtic languages still have the strongest presence is Scotland, Wales, part of France, and Ireland.

NBA.com gives the following reason for how the Boston Celtics got their name: Team founder Walter Brown thought of an earlier basketball team from New York named the Celtics and figured since Boston had a large Irish population, the Celtics was a great name to use again. The moniker stuck.

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How much are the Boston Celtics worth?

According to Forbes.com's most recent list of the NBA's most valuable teams (as of January 2011), the Boston Celtics are worth $452 million.

Did Jeff Green play for the Celtics?

No, he was drafted by the Celtics, but traded away on draft night.

How many NBA players have won 5 championships?

22 players in the history of the NBA have at least 5 Championship rings. The players with 5 or more NBA championships are:

  • Bill Russell (BOS) - 11
  • Sam Jones (BOS) - 10
  • John Havlicek (BOS) - 8
  • Tom Heinsohn (BOS) - 8
  • K.C. Jones (BOS) - 8
  • Tom Sanders (BOS) - 8
  • Robert Horry (HOU/LAL/SAS) - 7
  • Frank Ramsey (BOS) - 7
  • Bob Cousy (BOS) - 6
  • Michael Jordan (CHI) - 6
  • Scottie Pippen (CHI) - 6
  • Jim Loscutoff (BOS) - 6
  • Michael Cooper (LAL) - 5
  • Ron Harper (CHI/LAL) - 5
  • Magic Johnson (LAL) - 5
  • Steve Kerr (CHI/SAS) - 5
  • Slater Martin (MNL/STL) - 5
  • Don Nelson (BOS) - 5
  • Dennis Rodman (DET/CHI) - 5
  • Larry Siegfried (BOS) - 5
  • Kobe Bryant (LAL) - 5
  • Derek Fisher (LAL) - 5