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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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On this day: Celtics trade McAdoo to Pistons, Maxwell to Clippers

On this day, the Boston Celtics traded away big man Bob McAdoo and forward Cedric Maxwell to the Pistons and Clippers, respectively.

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On this day: Cousy, Anthony, Arroyo, Udoka born; Davis re-signs

Boston Celtics point guard legend Bob Cousy was born on this day in 1928, as were Joel Anthony and Carlos Arroyo.

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On this day: Boston big man Greg Kite born; Cs crush Nets in Orlando bubble

On this day in 1961, Boston Celtics champion reserve center Greg Kite was born in Houston, Texas, and Boston beat the Nets in the Orlando bubble.

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How to watch Winning Time: Rise of the Lakers Dynasty season 2 online – release date and time

Pride comes before a fall in Winning Time: Rise of the Lakers Dynasty season 2. Here's how to watch on HBO and Max, including release date, time, cast and trailer.

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Winning Time’s Michael Chiklis and Sean Patrick Small on playing Red Auerbach and Larry Bird

The duo opened up about their characters' mindsets and motivations in the series, and how they prepared to play such larger-than-life figures.

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That Time Actor And Celtics Fan Michael Chiklis Hurled An F-Bomb At Lakers Legend Magic Johnson While Doing Work For Fantastic Four

Celtics fan Michael Chiklis recalled the time he hurled an f-bomb at Magic Johnson while they were promoting Fantastic Four.

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On this day: Hayward, Wilcox sign; Mickey waived; Red stays

On this day, the Boston Celtics signed Gordon Hayward and Chris Wilcox, waived Jordan Mickey, and didn't lose Red Auerbach to the New York Knicks.

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Spurs’ Gregg Popovich, NBA’s career wins leader, signs five-year extension

The NBA’s winningest coach has signed a five-year contract to remain coach and president of the team, the Spurs announced Saturday

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On this day: ex-Boston big man John Mahnken born; former owner Louis Pieri passes

On this day, former Boston Celtics big man John Mahnken was born in West New York, New Jersey, and team minority owner Louis Pieri left us.

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On this day: Robert Parish, pick used for Kevin McHale traded for; Bird, Ainge drafted

Today saw the deal for Robert Parish and Kevin McHale and the drafts that brought Larry Bird and Danny Ainge to the Boston Celtics go down.

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Isiah Thomas on Boston Celtics greats Red Auerbach and Bill Russell

The Pistons legend shared a story about a message he got from legendary Boston big man Bill Russell and a tale about iconic Celtics executive Red Auerbach.

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On this day: Larry Bird wins his 3rd MVP; Celtics trade Chuck Cooper

Boston Celtics wing Chuck Cooper was traded to the Milwaukee Hawks on this day, the same day Larry Bird won his 3rd and final MVP award.

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On this day: Fitch resigns; Lakers crushed in Game 1 of ’85 NBA Finals

The Boston Celtics saw head coach Bill Fitch resign on this day in 1983. Two years later, they trounced the Lakers in Game 1 of the 1985 NBA Finals.

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On this day: Jones, Heinsohn draft; Russell swap; Rivers hire; Bass born; Tatum gets 60

On this day, Boston drafted Bill Russell, KC Jones, and Tommy Heinsohn, hired Doc Rivers as coach, and saw Jayson Tatum score 60.

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

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

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On this day: Red names Bill Russell head coach; Sam Jones drafted

On this day in 1966, Celtics legend Red Auerbach named Bill Russell his successor as head coach, 9 years after they drafted Sam Jones.

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Celtics forward Jaylen Brown on winning 2023 Red Auerbach Award

"I've put my everything into this city. and (this) organization since I’ve been here. So, to get that award, I thought meant a lot." said Brown.

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