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To some of us, it might seem like it was just yesterday that the Boston Celtics fielded both Rajon Rondo and Avery Bradley on the same roster. But both guards have now moved on to other roles in the league as the last years of their careers as players have come and gone. Since then, both have won a title with the Celtics’ longtime rivals, the Los Angeles Lakers, it being the … [Read more...] about Celtics warm-up throwback – Rajon Rondo vs. Avery Bradley 1 vs. 1 at TD Garden in 2011

When asked about his style of play, Boston Celtics Hall of Fame small forward Larry Bird said, “I just shoot any kind of shot. I’m not afraid to take an off-balance shot or a 3-point shot. I just get in one of them grooves, and I don’t know what makes it go in.” But his peers and basketball legends in their own right (Bob Cousy, Oscar Robertson, Wilt Chamberlain and more) … [Read more...] about NBA legends on Boston Celtics Hall of Fame forward Larry Bird’s basketball instincts

While the Hall of Fame big man Shaquille O’Neal might not have been the only player to use them, the antics that made the former Boston Celtics big man famous were revolutionary at the time that the Big Aristotle came into the league. Asked about why he was okay with being such a massive goofball on and off the basketball court in a 2016 interview with ESPN’s J.A. Adande, Shaq … [Read more...] about Boston big man alum Shaquille O’Neal on why he’s been such a goofball

By now, most fans of the Boston Celtics know the history of legendary Boston big man Bill Russell. Twice inducted to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (first as a player, then as a head coach) those Celtics fans may be surprised to learn Russell was a truly extraordinary human being off the court as well as on it. The Monroe, Louisiana, native did not grow up only … [Read more...] about Boston’s Bill Russell, civil rights icon – full Library of Congress interview

Baylor Scheierman joined the Boston Celtics as the 30th pick in the NBA Draft. The five-year product out of Creighton has impressed throughout his four games at Las Vegas Summer League. His diverse offensive game, coupled with his potential upside on the defensive end, has led Celtics fans to believe Brad Stevens may have found the steal of the draft. As is usually the case … [Read more...] about Who are some legitimate NBA comps for Boston’s Baylor Scheierman?

The Grousbeck family has put their majority share of the Boston Celtics up for sale. The decision came shortly after Boston won the 18th championship in franchise history. However, there doesn’t appear to be any hurry for a sale to materialize. Instead, the Grousbeck family will likely take their time evaluating potential buyers before deciding. Nevertheless, the decision to … [Read more...] about Who could be the Boston Celtics new owners?

After winning 64 games last season, the Boston Celtics face a tough task when trying to build on their regular-season success. They will enter the season without Kristaps Porzingis, who is expected to miss the opening months as he recovers from surgery. The Celtics will also face the pressure of trying to retain their NBA championship. In a recent article by Bleacher Report, … [Read more...] about Will the Boston Celtics regress next season?

The Boston Celtics will enter the 2024-25 NBA season as champions. They will undoubtedly be hoping to retain their championship and make it back-to-back titles. However, multiple teams around them have improved their rosters this summer, with the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks both looking like genuine threats in the Eastern Conference. As such, the Celtics will be … [Read more...] about Which Celtics will be under the most pressure next season?

Rookie Boston Celtics shooting guard Baylor Scheierman got himself a middling grade for his play in the NBA’s 2024 Las Vegas Summer League. His shooting and occasional mistakes were enough to take the Creighton alum down a peg, evidently, from the lofty expectations of some. The analyst we are specifically thinking of here is Bleacher Report league analyst Andy Bailey, who was … [Read more...] about Boston’s Baylor Scheierman gets middling grade for his Las Vegas Summer League play