THE BOSTON CELTICS

EARLY YEARS The franchise was formed in 1946.

Bob Cousy was one the early stars in the 50’s.

Red AuerBach was the legendary coach that coached the Celtics to 11 championships

The Franchise drafted Tommy Heinsohn and Bill Russell which would change the franchise forever.

BOB COUSY 6 Time NBA Champion

NBA MVP

13 Time NBA All Star

2 Time NBA All Star Game MVP

8 Time Assist Leader

10 Time All NBA First Team

2 Time All NBA Second Team

CELTICS DOMINANCEBill Russell, Sam Jones and John Havlicek helped lead this team during the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s to more than ten titles.

CELTICS EARLY STARSJohn Havlicek

8 Time NBA Champion

NBA Finals MVP

13 Time NBA All Star

4 Time All NBA First Team

7 Time All NBA Second Team

5 Time All NBA Defensive First Team

Celtics All Time Leading scorer

Bill Russell

11 Time NBA Champion

5 Time NBA MVP

12 Time NBA All Star

NBA All Star MVP

4 Time Rebounding Champion

3 Time NBA First Team

8 Time All NBA Second Team

DAVE COWENS 2 Time NBA Champion

7 Time NBA All Star

NBA MVP

NBA All Star Game MVP

All NBA Third Team

NBA Rookie of the Year

THE END OF A DYNASTY BUT A BEGINNING OF A NEW ERALarry Bird Kevin McHale

THE 80’S The Celtics drafted Larry Bird in 1979.

Had a big rivalry with the Lakers.

Won two NBA Championships in 1981 and 1984 and 1986.

Acquired point guard Nate Archibald and Center Bill Walton

LARRY BIRD3 Time NBA Champion

2 Time NBA Finals MVP

3 Time NBA MVP

3 Time NBA Three Point Shootout Champion

12 Time NBA All Star

NBA All Star Game MVP

KEVIN MCHALE3 Time NBA Champion

7 Time NBA All Star

NBA Sixth Man of the Year

All NBA First Team

3 Time NBA Defensive Team

THE DECADE OF STRUGGLE.

Signed Dominique Wilkins and averaged 17.8PPG

Antonio Walker named Captain of the team.

Lost a franchise record 67 games.

After Larry Bird retired the Celtics struggled with out him.

THE ARRIVAL OF THE “TRUTH” PAUL PIERCE

PAUL PIERCENBA Champion

NBA Finals MVP

10 Time NBA All Star

All NBA Second Team

3 Time All NBA Third Team

DOC RIVERS

The Coach who led the the Celtics to their first championship in almost 20 years in 2008.

CELTICS HERO’SRay Allen Kevin Garnett

RAJON RONDO NBA Champion

4 Time NBA All Star

All NBA Third Team

NBA Steals Leader

2 Time Assist Leader

THE REBUILDING The Celtics are rebuilding from a drought of the playoffs the were number 7

in the playoffs and were swept by the Cavilers.