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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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Who are the top 10 Boston Celtics draft picks of all time?

The Boston Celtics have had a wealth of riches as far as the NBA draft is concerned.

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On this day: legendary Boston Celtics coach, president Red Auerbach born

On this day in Brooklyn, New York in 1917, Boston Celtics icon Red Auerbach was born.

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On this day: Heinsohn hired as coach; Embry traded for; Douglas born

On this day, the Boston Celtics hired former player Tommy Heinsohn as coach, traded for Wayne Embry, and Sherman Douglas was born.

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On this day: Cs best Raptors in Disney bubble; A.J. Wynder born; Kendrick Perkins extended

Boston advanced to the 2020 East Finals, AJ Wynder was born and Kendrick Perkins extended on this date.

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On this day: Celtics trade for Willie Naulls; Kevin Stacom born

On this day, the Boston Celtics dealt for Willie Naulls, and ex-Celtic shooting guard Kevin Stacom was born.

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On this day: Thompson passes; Russell signs; Tsioropoulos, Gotham born

On this date in Celtics history, John Thompson left us, Bil Russell signed his second contract with the Celtics and Lou Tsioropolous and Rich Gotham were born.

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Bill Russell’s daughter Karen on how she followed her father’s activist example

Russell's committment to fighting for a better world did not end out of the public eye.

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On this day: Boston’s Saul Mariaschin born, Bevo Nordmann passes, Cs react to Blake shooting

On this day in 1924, former Boston Celtic Saul Mariaschin was born, Bob Nordmann passed away, and the team reacted to the killing of Jacob Blake.

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Sue Bird on Celtics icon Bill Russell’s impact on basketball, Seattle sports

"When Bill Russell did pass it was incredibly sad, but also a wonderful time to remember all that he has done for the sport of basketball," said Bird

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Julius “Dr. J” Erving has a pair of Boston Celtics in his all-time top-10

"I have five guys who are untouchable," he explained.

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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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LeBron James will wear No. 23 next season to retire Bill Russell’s No. 6 for the Los Angeles Lakers

"It’s LeBron’s decision," Rich Paul said.

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Bayless: ‘LeBron James wearing 23 is a disgrace’

LeBron James will be switching back to jersey No. 23 this coming season, and Skip Bayless doesn't like it one bit.

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LA Lakers' legend LeBron James to wear No. 23 again

Los Angeles Lakers' legend LeBron James will once again wear No. 23 from the next NBA season. He had been wearing No. 6 in last two seasons to honour Bill Russell.

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LeBron James will switch back to jersey No. 23 this coming season

Yet again, LeBron James will switch his jersey number this coming season, this time back to his familiar No. 23.

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Lakers’ LeBron James switching jersey number back to No. 23

Lakers star LeBron James will change his jersey number from No. 6 back to No. 23 for the upcoming season, the team announced Saturday evening.

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Here’s Why LeBron James is Planning to Change His Jersey Number Again

The Lakers superstar will return to a familiar number entering his 21st NBA campaign.

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For Jerry West, there’s a little bit of Bill Russell in French NBA phenom Victor Wembanyama

Quite the compliment given that for many Russell was the greatest player to play the sport.

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Showtime’s Wilt Chamberlain Documentary Explores the NBA Legend’s Complex Legacy

Goliath, a three-part series, provides a revealing look at the iconic superstar—the basketball player and the man.

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Trent Tucker knows why TV is obsessed with basketball legends

Michael Jordan is still a game changer. Since "The Last Dance," a 10-part series on the Chicago Bulls legend, debuted on ESPN in 2020, documentarians have become some of basketball's biggest boosters.

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NBA legend labels Victor Wembanyama 'bigger Bill Russell' despite Summer League struggles

Jerry West has backed Victor Wembanyama to be the talent that everyone is expecting after his debut in the Summer League for San Antonio Spurs raised some concerns

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Lakers Legend Jerry West Has Audacious Player Comparison for Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama received massive praise from Los Angeles Lakers legend Jerry West.

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On this day: Bill Russell retires; Acie Earl drafted; Orien Greene waived

On this day, Boston Celtics big man luminary Bill Russell retired after 13 seasons and 11 titles.

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