Honours & Records
47 entries in the Boston Celtics compendium.
Record 8 Consecutive NBA TitlesThe most successful team in NBA history, with 18 championships and a legacy of dynasties.Larry Bird 3 Consecutive MVPsLarry Bird's third straight MVP season powered the Celtics to a 67–15 record and NBA title.John Havlicek All-Time Franchise Scoring RecordHavlicek stole the ball!Most NBA Finals Appearances (21)Twenty-four trips to the summit, eighteen crowns secured in Boston.Bill Russell 5 MVP AwardsThe cornerstone of the Celtics dynasty and a five-time NBA MVP.Bill Russell 11 NBA TitlesThe cornerstone of the Celtics dynasty and a pioneer on and off the court.18 NBA Championships18 NBA championships – the most for any NBA franchise.Highest All-Time Winning Percentage in NBAThe gold standard of consistency, defining eight decades of basketball dominance.Red Auerbach 9 Championships as Coach/Executive9 Championships as Coach/ExecutiveBob Cousy 6 Consecutive Assist Titleseight straight assist crownsDave Cowens MVP AwardThe undersized center who earned MVP respect from his peers.8 Consecutive Championships Record (1959-66)18 championships, 8 straight titles, and a legacy of greatness.Larry Bird 3 Consecutive MVP AwardsLarry Legend's three-peat MVP run1957 NBA ChampionshipThe Celtics' first championship came in 1957 under Red Auerbach.Bill Sharman Single Season FG% RecordBill Sharman's 1958–59 field goal percentage of 40.8% was not a single-season record for a guard; he had…Paul Pierce 2008 Finals MVPThe Truth: 2008 NBA Finals MVP and Celtics legend.Larry Bird 50-40-90 Club Season (1986-87)Larry Bird: first to achieve the 50–40–90 feat, and one of three with multiple such seasons.Kevin McHale 2 Sixth Man of the Year AwardsKevin McHale: two-time Sixth Man of the Year.Bill Walton 1986 Sixth Man of the Year AwardBill Walton: Sixth Man of the Year and Hall of FamerCeltics All-Time Regular Season Wins RecordThe 2024–25 Celtics defended their title but fell short in the second round after a key injury.Most NBA Championships in History (18)18 NBA championships – the most in league history.Eastern Conference ChampionsIndie rock band from Philadelphia, known for Twilight soundtrack and self-released albums.Highest All-Time Winning Percentage (NBA Record)The Boston Celtics hold the NBA record for highest regular-season win–loss percentage.1986 NBA ChampionshipThe Celtics' 16th championship, their last until 2008 (and later surpassed by their 2024 title).Bill Russell 11 NBA ChampionshipsPlayer and coach for the Celtics.Larry Bird Three-peat MVPs (1984-86)The only forward in NBA history to win three consecutive MVP awards.John Havlicek All-Time Scoring RecordHavlicek stole the ball!Retired Number 2 (Red Auerbach)The architect of the Celtics dynasty and a pioneer for racial equality in the NBA.Retired Number 6 (Bill Russell)The greatest winner in team sports history.Retired Number 14 (Bob Cousy)The Houdini of the HardwoodRed Auerbach 9 Coaching TitlesRed Auerbach: 8-time NBA champion head coach and architect of the Celtics dynasty.John Havlicek 13 All-Star SelectionsHavlicek stole the ball!Larry Bird Three Consecutive MVPsLarry Bird's third straight MVP powered the Celtics to a 67–15 record and the 1986 NBA title.Bob Cousy 13 Consecutive All-Star Selections13-time All-Star, but not from the start.Highest Franchise Winning Percentage in NBA HistoryThe most successful team in NBA history, with 18 championships.Kevin McHale Two-Time Sixth Man of the YearThe Torture Chamber: A Man With a Thousand MovesSam Jones 10 NBA ChampionshipsSam Jones: 10-time NBA champion and Celtics legend.8 Consecutive NBA Titles (1959-1966)Eight straight. Unmatched.1962 NBA ChampionshipThe 1962 championship was part of the Celtics' historic eight-peat under Red Auerbach.1963 NBA ChampionshipFour in six years: The Celtics outlast the Lakers in six games to claim their fourth banner.1959 NBA ChampionshipThe start of an unprecedented eight-year championship run.1966 NBA ChampionshipThe Boston Celtics: 18 championships and counting.1961 NBA ChampionshipThe Celtics' third straight title under Red Auerbach.1965 NBA ChampionshipAuerbach's seventh title in the historic eight-peat.1984 NBA ChampionshipThe 1984 NBA Finals: Celtics defeat Lakers in seven games to win their fifteenth championship.1968 NBA ChampionshipThe Celtics won their 11th title in 1968, defeating the Lakers in six games.Bill Russell Five NBA MVPsThe cornerstone of the Celtics dynasty and a five-time MVP.
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