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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 tall is Mike Gorman?

I'm not sure, but when he stands next to doc rivers (6' 4'') and Tommy (6' 6'') he seems about 5' 11''

Who are the top 6 players to have won NBA championships?

The first six are all Celtics: Bill Russell with 11, Sam Jones with 10, then Tom Heinsohn, K.C. Jones, Satch Sanders, and John Havlicek with 8 each.

The full list can be seen on "List of NBA players with most championship rings" on Wikipedia.

Who has more championships in the nba the Boston celtics or the la lakers and by how many?

The Boston Celtics currently have the most with 17 championships,while the Lakers are right behind them with 15.

Is Boston Celtics great Bill Russell dead?

yes. In fact I'm listening to an interview he did with Bob Costas on 05/09/09 :-)

What are the chances the lakers beat the Celtics?

History repeats itself. These two rival team have accumulated all the experience they need to reach the NBA finals. Though they still need to pass through the conference finals with a very competitive teams, it's very much possible for the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers to face each other in the NBA finals this year. It would be a battle of veterans, experience, perseverance and teamwork and would be the best match up of the year.

Did Gary payton win a ring with the lakers?

Gary Payton received a ring when he was with the Miami Heat, which won in 2006.

What was the name of the original Boston Celtics basketball arena?

  • Boston Arena (1946), site of the first Celtics game and where the parquet floor was originally installed. Served as a secondary venue during the franchise's early years. Now known as Northeastern University's Matthews Arena
  • Boston Garden (1946-1995)
  • Hartford Civic Center (1975-1995), occasionally used for home games
  • TD Garden (1995-present), formerly known as the Fleet Center (1995-2005) and the TD Banknorth Garden (2005-2009)

How many career MVP's did Larry bird have?

Larry Bird won the NBA MVP award three times in 1984, 1985, and 1986. He also won the NBA Finals MVP twice in 1984 and 1986.

What player did the Boston Celtics draft between won-lost seasons of 29-53 and 61-21?

The Celtics drafted lots of players in 1979, but no one notable. If you thought the answer was Larry Bird, you are incorrect. Larry was actually drafted in '78 while he was a Junior at Indiana State which was before the the Celtics horrible '78-'79 season.

What years did the Boston Celtics make it to the NBA Finals?

1957,1958,1959,1960,1961,1962,1963,1964,1965,1966,1967,1968,1969,1974,1985,1986,1987,2008

How championships Boston Celtics have won?

Sam Cassell won two titles with the Houston Rockets (1994 and 1995). James Posey won a title with the Miami Heat in 2006.

Who has more Championships Lakers or Celtics?

As of the end of the 2009-10 NBA season, the Boston Celtics have 17 championships and the Los Angeles Lakers have 16 championships. Therefore, combined they have 33 championships.

Who are the all-time leading scorer Boston Celtics history?

5. Kevin McHale: 17,335 points

4. Robert Parish: 18,245 points

3. Paul Pierce: 19,680 points and counting

2. Larry Bird: 21.791 points

1. John Havlicek: 26,395 points

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How many NBA championships did Larry Bird win?

Bird played on three National Basketball Association title winners -- the 1980-81, 1983-84 and 1985-86 Boston Celtics.

What is the most NBA Championships an NBA team has won in a row?

The Boston Celtics' streak of 8 consecutive NBA championships is the longest streak of consecutive championships in U.S. professional sports history