1959 NBA Championship
The start of an unprecedented eight-year championship run.
The Boston Celtics won their first NBA championship in the 1957 NBA Finals under the coaching of Red Auerbach. Auerbach led the Celtics to nine championships, including in 1959.
Quick Facts
- Key player (mvp)
- No official MVP (award introduced in 1969)
- Franchise title count
- 2nd
Lore & Background
The Celtics' eight consecutive NBA championships from 1959 to 1966 represent the longest consecutive championship winning streak of any major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada to date.
Reader's Guide
The 1959 championship was part of the Celtics' streak of eight straight titles. Red Auerbach was the head coach.
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