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The Latest Breaking News from Bill Russell

Bill Walton wildly claims George Lucas based Chewbacca off of him

If a game has Bill Walton on the call but he didn't say anything that caught your attention, did it even happen?

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On this day: Celtic champ Jo Jo White traded; Kevin McHale’s jersey retired

On this day in history, Boston Celtics champion point guard Jo Jo White was dealt to the Warriors, and Kevin McHale's jersey was retired.

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Miami Heat lifer Udonis Haslem apologizes for Bill Russell comments

But don't think he's softened towards Celtics fans.

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The Boston Celtics may regret not adding more wing depth

Did the Celtics make a mistake when structuring their bench this offseason?

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Boston alum Cedric Maxwell snaps back at Udonis Haslem for Bill Russell slander

Maxwell argued Russell's legacy as a black man in the league should never be approached with disrespect.

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Miami’s Bam Adebayo tries to do damage control after Udonis Haslem disrespects Bill Russell

Still, even with the mediocre mea culpa, the apologies rang shallow at best in many corners.

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On Udonis Haslem disrespecting Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell

Jaylen Brown and others around the league quickly took to social media to defend Russell.

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Shaquille O’Neal doesn’t appreciate the Heat retiring No. 23 and No. 6.

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On this day: Boston’s Bill Russell, Jack Garfinkel make their debuts

On this day, legendary Boston Celtics big man Bill Russell played his first game for the team he would win an NBA-record 11 titles with.

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Would Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell be a superstar in today’s NBA?

Russell's shot-blocking, rebounding, and leadership qualities would still make him a force to be reckoned with in the modern game.

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Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins explains why he is such a big fan of Jaylen Brown

When Jaylen Brown uncorked a windmill dunk against the Hawks, he caught the attention of one Atlanta legend.

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On this day: Cowens, Langford born; Ford cut; Green, Swain, Jones debut; Sharman passes

On this day in Celtics history, Dave Cowens and Romeo Langford were born, Chris Ford was cut, a number of players made their debut and Bill Sharman left us.

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LeBron James Jersey Number Change: Why Did Lakers Star Switch From 6 to 23

The four-time NBA champion has bounced back and forth between these two numbers throughout his career.

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On this day: Auerbach coaches 1st game; Theis, Nader, Johnson, Clyde, Mazzulla debuts; Russell tribute

On this day in Celtics history, franchise icon Red Auerbach coached his first game with the team, Bill Russell was honored, and several Celtics made their debut.

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SI’s Jack McCallum lists two Celtics legends among his 10 greatest ‘what-ifs’ of NBA history

Both were key figures to the team's legacy of historic dominance - but very plausibly might not have been.

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Two Boston Celtics among all-time NBA rookie postseason records

The Boston Celtics have a duo of rookies who hold playoff production records decades after setting them.

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Who are the Boston Celtics’ top-10 all-time leaders in postseason points scored?

Can you name Boston's 10 most prolific postseason scorers? Better yet, can you do it in order?

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Who are the Boston Celtics’ top-10 all-time leaders in postseason wins?

Can you name all the Celtics who led Boston to the most playoff wins? Better yet, can you do it in order?

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On this day: Former Boston forward Willie Naulls born; Jimmy Oliver signed

On this day, former Boston Celtic forward Willie Naulls was born, and ex-Boston shooting guard Jimmy Oliver signed with the team.

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Who are the Boston Celtics’ top-10 all-time leaders in postseason free throws?

Can you name which 10 Boston Celtics have sunk the most postseason free throws in the history of the franchise? Better yet, can you do it in order?

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Who are the Boston Celtics’ top-10 all-time leaders in postseason rebounds?

Can you name all of the top ten rebounders for the Celtics in playoff history? Better yet, can you do it in order?

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Who are the Boston Celtics’ top-10 all-time leaders in postseason assists?

Can you name the best postseason distributors in Boston Celtics history? Better yet, can you do it in order?

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Complete list of Boston Celtics in the Basketball Hall of Fame

Celtics Wire celebrates the 48 members of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame with ties to the Boston Celtics franchise.

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The Boston Celtics have retired 24 jersey numbers – these are the players so honored

It's no coincidence this team has the most retired jersey numbers with 17 banners hanging alongside them as of Oct. 2023.

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Who are the top 10 Boston Celtics draft picks of all time?

The Boston Celtics have had a wealth of riches as far as the NBA draft is concerned.

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