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Boston Celtics legends Bill Russell and Red Auerbach give a lesson on getting rebounds

The two Boston greats demonstrate proper rebounding technique in the classic clip from the 'Red on Round Ball' series.

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The relationship between Bill Russell and Red Auerbach that made the Boston Celtics champions

Their mutual respect and drive to win created the Celtics' dynasty.

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‘Don’t do it if you can’t do it right’ – Revisiting Bill Russell’s iconic legacy

Celebrate Bill Russell and his well-deserved legacy in Boston and beyond with this mini-documentary from the Boston Globe.

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What Tommy Heinsohn thought about Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird before he joined the NBA

Believe it or not, many people questioned whether Bird was worth his historically large rookie deal.

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Boston Celtics Red Auerbach, Bob Cousy and Bill Sharman take on MLB’s Braves – in sports trivia

Watch three Celtics try to best three Braves on a popular 1970s sports trivia game show.

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Kevin McHale on legendary Boston Celtics president Red Auerbach not trading him away

"I will always be grateful for Red for not trading me," said McHale.

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On this day: Celtics icon Red Auerbach retires as coach, 1966 championship won

On this day, renowned Celtics head coach and GM Red Auerbach retired as coach of the team after winning the franchise's 9th championship.

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Top 10 Winningest Sports Coaches In Championship History

Explore the top 10 sports coaches with the most championship wins in NBA, NFL, NHL, and MLB.

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On this day: Bill Russell, Scot Pollard born; Bob McAdoo trade

On this day in Celtics history, iconic big man Bill Russell was born, as was center Scott Pollard on a day the team traded for Bob McAdoo.

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On this day: Larry Bird’s No. 33 retired; Greene, Loscutoff born

On this day in Celtics history, Larry Bird's No. 33 jersey was retired, and Orien Greene and Jim Loscutoff were born.

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On this day: Celtic champ Robert Parish’ Jersey retired; Burrough born

On this day in Celtics history, champion center Robert Parish had his jersey retired, and Junior Burrough was born.

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On this day: Boston Celtics field NBA’s first All-Black starting five

On this day in 1964, the Boston Celtics fielded the first all-Black starting 5 in league history when Willie Naulls replaced Tommy Heinsohn in the lineup.

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On this day: Boston honors Johnny Most retirement; Rajon Rondo scores triple-double vs. Indiana Pacers

The legendary Celtics broadcaster was honored by Boston on his retirement on this date in 1990.

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Jan Volk on running the Boston Celtics with Red Auerbach in the 1980s

Red's willingness to hire individuals to fill the gaps in his own skills was a testament to his humility and contributed to Volk's growth in the NBA.

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On this day: Dave Cowens leave of absence begins; Kendrick Perkins, Gene Conley born; Chuck Connors passes

On this day in Celtics history, Dave Cowens stepped away from the team for a time, Kendrick Perkins and Gene Conely were born, and Chuck Connors left us.

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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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Red Auerbach’s Boston Celtics victory cigar-smoking ritual origin story

The story of how the cigar-smoking, end-of-game ritual got started, told by the man himself.

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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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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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On this day: former Celts Chuck Cooper, Brad Lohaus, Art Williams born

On this day, former Boston Celtics Chuck Cooper, Brad Lohaus, and Art Williams came into this world.

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Boston’s Danny Ainge recalls how Celtics icon Red Auerbach beat him in racquetball

The three-sport All-American was not, in fact, good at every sport he tried.

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On this day: Ex-Boston big man Dave Cowens traded; center Steve Downing born

On this day, the Boston Celtics traded away Hall of Fame center Dave Cowens, and former Boston big man Steve Downing was born.

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Boston’s Larry Bird, Red Auerbach the focus of new, unreleased clip of ‘Winning Time’

Get a glimpse of the moment in the series when the old rivalry may have been reborn in that decade.

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