The Boston Celtics have won 17 NBA championships, 21 Conference championships and 20 Division titles. Asserting that the Celtics have an opulent past in the league is an understatement. The Boston Celtics have won eight consecutive championships at one point, beginning in 1957 and finishing in 1969. Some of the best players to be part of this winning organization are Bill Russell, John Havlicek, Kevin McHale, Bob Cousy, Larry Bird and Paul Pierce. In my viewpoint, the best Boston Celtics of all time are John Havlicek, Larry Bird and Bill Russell.
No.3: John Havlicek (1962 "1978)
Havlicek won 8 titles in his tenure with Boston. At the end of his career, he put up 20.8 points per night, 4.8 assists per night and 6.3 boards. Havlicek made an effect on the league with thirteen NBA All-Star game selections, eleven All-NBA team appearances, an NBA Finals MVP in 1974 and being named to the All-NBA defensive team eight times. He is regarded as the best 6th man in NBA history. Incredibly, he's the Celtics all-time leader in points, games played, minutes played and both field goals made and tried.
No.2: Larry Bird (1979 "1992)
Larry Bird is known by NBA handicappers as one of the smartest men ever in basketball. Bird's career finished with him averaging 24.3 points per game, 6.3 assists per game and 10 rebounds per game. We could go on constantly about Bird's remarkable feats with the Celtics. He achieved 3 titles in Boston, was named NBA Rookie of the Year in 1980, won the NBA MVP 3 times, was 2 times the NBA Finals MVP, 12 times an NBA All-Star and nine times named to the All-NBA First team. Only occasionally in history a player like Larry Bird comes along and steals the hearts of fans all around the world.
No.1: Bill Russell (1956 "1969)
Let us give Bill Russell a moment of silence for all his accomplishments - they rank among the most impressive in the history of the NBA. The best Celtic of all time has 11 NBA Championship rings, yes 11. He is also a twelve-time All-Star player, five time NBA MVP, and five-time NBA Rebounding league leader. Russell is at the heart of the Celtics dynasty. He talked about defense and he played it as well as anybody in history. Bill Russell is one of the greatest players to ever play the game and you'd be hard-pressed to debate that any other player should be rated at the very top of this list.
Not many teams can boast the likes of John Havlicek, Larry Bird and Bill Russell in their franchise history. All 3 players named could have been recognised as the greatest ever playing for plenty of other teams. All of them know what it feels like to win multiple titles and to hold multiple records. Nevertheless when it's finally said and done, I am sure you'll agree with me in saying the owner of 11 championship rings, Bill Russell, is the best Boston Celtic of all-time.
No.3: John Havlicek (1962 "1978)
Havlicek won 8 titles in his tenure with Boston. At the end of his career, he put up 20.8 points per night, 4.8 assists per night and 6.3 boards. Havlicek made an effect on the league with thirteen NBA All-Star game selections, eleven All-NBA team appearances, an NBA Finals MVP in 1974 and being named to the All-NBA defensive team eight times. He is regarded as the best 6th man in NBA history. Incredibly, he's the Celtics all-time leader in points, games played, minutes played and both field goals made and tried.
No.2: Larry Bird (1979 "1992)
Larry Bird is known by NBA handicappers as one of the smartest men ever in basketball. Bird's career finished with him averaging 24.3 points per game, 6.3 assists per game and 10 rebounds per game. We could go on constantly about Bird's remarkable feats with the Celtics. He achieved 3 titles in Boston, was named NBA Rookie of the Year in 1980, won the NBA MVP 3 times, was 2 times the NBA Finals MVP, 12 times an NBA All-Star and nine times named to the All-NBA First team. Only occasionally in history a player like Larry Bird comes along and steals the hearts of fans all around the world.
No.1: Bill Russell (1956 "1969)
Let us give Bill Russell a moment of silence for all his accomplishments - they rank among the most impressive in the history of the NBA. The best Celtic of all time has 11 NBA Championship rings, yes 11. He is also a twelve-time All-Star player, five time NBA MVP, and five-time NBA Rebounding league leader. Russell is at the heart of the Celtics dynasty. He talked about defense and he played it as well as anybody in history. Bill Russell is one of the greatest players to ever play the game and you'd be hard-pressed to debate that any other player should be rated at the very top of this list.
Not many teams can boast the likes of John Havlicek, Larry Bird and Bill Russell in their franchise history. All 3 players named could have been recognised as the greatest ever playing for plenty of other teams. All of them know what it feels like to win multiple titles and to hold multiple records. Nevertheless when it's finally said and done, I am sure you'll agree with me in saying the owner of 11 championship rings, Bill Russell, is the best Boston Celtic of all-time.
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