BRIGHTON, MA — Few organizations throughout the world of professional sports boast a richer history than the Boston Celtics. From Bill Russell to Larry Bird to Paul Pierce, the legendary names that passed through the franchise helped build what it is today.
And for a Celtics team with more expectations than ever, learning from the past may be a crucial part of their season.
“I sent an email out to all the Celtic former players because I felt like it’s important that we share in this experience together,” said head coach Joe Mazzulla. “They started the tradition, they kept it going, and now it’s our responsibility as an organization to keep it alive.