This is a comprehensive list of the accomplishments and records of the Boston Celtics. The Boston Celtics are an American professional basketball team currently playing in the National Basketball Association.
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33 men with Celtic ties have been enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, the most of any NBA team.
16 players were inducted based primarily or significantly upon their playing careers as Celtics:
Nine Hall of Fame players more noted for their contributions with other teams also wore Celtic green for portions of their careers:
Four people were inducted into the Hall of Fame primarily for their achievements while a Celtics coach and/or executive:
Five other Hall of Fame coaches or contributors have Celtic ties:
Additionally, Johnny Most, longtime radio announcer for the Celtics, was honored with the Hall of Fame's Curt Gowdy Media Award in 1993.
The Celtics have retired 21 numbers, the most of any professional sports franchise in North America.
Robert Parish Center Retired 1998 |
Walter Brown Team Founder, Owner Retired 1964 |
Red Auerbach Head Coach, Executive Retired 1985 |
Dennis Johnson Guard Retired 1991 |
Bill Russell Center, Head Coach Retired 1972 |
Jo Jo White Guard Retired 1982 |
Bob Cousy Guard, Broadcaster Retired 1963 |
Tom Heinsohn Forward, Head Coach, Broadcaster Retired 1966 |
Satch Sanders Forward Retired 1973 |
John Havlicek Forward Retired 1978 |
Dave Cowens Center, Head Coach Retired 1981 |
Jim Loscutoff* Forward Retired 1964 |
Don Nelson Forward Retired 1978 |
Bill Sharman Guard Retired 1966 |
Ed Macauley Center Retired 1963 |
Frank Ramsey Forward Retired 1964 |
Sam Jones Guard Retired 1969 |
K.C. Jones Guard, Head Coach Retired 1967 |
Cedric Maxwell Forward, Broadcaster Retired 2003 |
Kevin McHale Forward Retired 1994 |
Larry Bird Forward Retired 1993 |
Reggie Lewis Guard Retired 1995 |
Johnny Most Broadcaster Retired 1990 |
Red Auerbach Memorial Worn by Celtics during 2006-07 season |
*Loscutoff, who wore #18, asked that his legacy be honored by allowing other Celtics to wear his number in the future. On one of the banners of retired numbers at the TD Garden, Loscutoff is represented by a square with the letters "LOSCY". #18 was later retired for Dave Cowens.
NBA Defensive Player of the Year
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