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Who are the top 10 Boston Celtics players of all time?

From Ed Macauley and Bill Russell to Dave Cowens, Larry Bird, and Paul Pierce, the list of names to choose from is extensive.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 16, 2023

On this day: Bird gets dual honor; Naismith publishes 1st rules

On this day in Celtics history, Larry Bird won two prestigious media awards, and basketball inventor James Naismith published the sport's original 13 rules.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 15, 2023

Not every 1981 Boston Celtics champion was a fan of Bill Fitch’s coaching style

But in the end, winning was what mattered.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 12, 2023

Larry Bird on how important Dennis Johnson was to the Boston Celtics

The Hick From French Lick was not alone in his doubt of the skill DJ would show with the Celtics.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 30, 2022

On this day: Paul Pierce carries Boston past Los Angeles Clippers in overtime; Larry Bird triple-doubles

On this day, Celtic legends Larry Bird and Paul Pierce had a pair of particularly memorable games.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 29, 2022

What is it like playing sports as the younger brother of Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird?

Eddie Bird started his high school sports career in the long shadow of his older brother Larry, the Boston legend.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 28, 2022

Drafting an all-time Boston Celtics roster is harder than you might think

With Hall of Fame greats like Larry Bird, Bill Russell, Kevin Garnett, Bob Cousy, Kevin McHale, Dave Cowens, Robert Parish, John Havlicek, Paul Pierce, and so, so many others to choose from, building an all-time Boston Celtics squad is easier said than done.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 23, 2022

Rick Carlisle recounts Larry Bird’s inspiring return to Boston as new Pacers head coach

Larry Bird first returned to the Boston Garden as an opposing coach in January of 1998. Rick Carlisle was there for the extraordinary moment.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 22, 2022

On this day: Paul Pierce goes for 42; Larry Bird scores 40, Saul Mariaschin passes

Two Celtic legends had particularly productive nights on this day, and a third left us.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 20, 2022

On this day: Dennis Johnson jersey retired; Kendrick Perkins debut; Charles Claxton, Andre Turner born; Woody Sauldsberry signed

On this day, the Celtics retired DJ's number, Perk played his first game for them, and Charles Claxton and Andre Turner were born.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 13, 2022