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The team remained a power until after the 2011 lockout, but lost to the Warriors in their most recent Finals appearance. The Celtics are 27–9 all-time in seventh games of playoff series, and 7–1 in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Seasons. Note: Statistics are correct as of the 2023–24 season.
Wilt Chamberlain has the most seasons leading the league with 8. Michael Jordan holds the largest 1-year contract in NBA history, LeBron James is the highest career earner and Stephen Curry is the highest season earner and is also the largest multi-year contract holder in NBA history. During the 1946–47 season Joe Fulks was the highest paid ...
The Celtics' 18 NBA Championships are the most of any NBA franchise. Boston's first 13 championships were won as the Walter A. Brown Trophy (original trophy retired in 1976), and five recent championships were won as the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy (introduced in 1977 as the second incarnation of the Walter A. Brown Trophy, renamed in 1984).
After again blowing a large lead, the Lakers hung on to win Game 5 103–98, sending the series back to Boston. In Game 6, the Celtics overpowered the Lakers, winning 131–92 and clinching their 17th NBA title. Paul Pierce was named Finals MVP. With the win the Celtics set a record for most games a team had ever played in a postseason with 26.
Bill Russell. William Felton Russell (February 12, 1934 – July 31, 2022) was an American professional basketball player who played center for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1956 to 1969. He was the centerpiece of the Celtics dynasty that won 11 NBA championships during his 13-year career. [3]
See the Boston Celtics' payroll for the 2020-21 NBA season, updated with offseason signings and 2020-21 rookies.
The Celtics went on to lose the series in six games despite Brown's 34-point outing in the 103–90 closeout loss on June 16 in Game 6. 2022–23 season: First All-NBA team selection. On December 2, 2022, Brown recorded 37 points, 14 rebounds, and five assists in a 120–116 overtime loss to the Miami Heat.
The Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals in Boston on Monday night to win the series 4-1 and secure their league-record 18th title. Celtics star Tatum had a game ...