Boston Celtics

The Boston Celtics are a professional basketball team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They are a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The franchise was founded in 1946 and is renowned for its rich history and tradition in basketball, including a record number of NBA championships. The team's colors are green, white, and gold, and their mascot is named Lucky the Leprechaun, reflecting the Irish heritage significant to Boston. The Celtics play their home games at TD Garden. The team is notable for legendary players such as Bill Russell, Larry Bird, and Paul Pierce, and for its rivalry with the Los Angeles Lakers, which is one of the most famous rivalries in sports history.