When talking about getting onto the court in the NBA playoffs, fans of the Boston Celtics might be surprised to learn that despite his fame as one of the winningest competitors in any sport, Hall of Fame Boston big man Bill Russell does not hold the record for the most playoff games played over the course of his storied career with the ball club.
In fact, that record belongs to another Boston player who took the court alongside Russell for several seasons. Can you guess who that might be, as well as the others of the top ten players in terms of postseason play in the history of Boston’s playoff action?
Let’s take a look at the record books to find out.
Let’s dive into where alumni of the Boston Celtics appear on this list. https://t.co/6HvU4d2u4P
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Danny Ainge - 112 career playoff games
Tom Sanders - 130 career playoff games
Don Nelson - 134 career playoff games
Paul Pierce - 136 career playoff games
Sam Jones - 154 career playoff games
Larry Bird - 164 career playoff games
Bill Russell - 165 career playoff games
Robert Parish - 168 career playoff games
Kevin McHale - 169 career playoff games
John Havlicek - 172 career playoff games
