Bill Russell. Larry Bird. Paul Pierce. Jayson Tatum.
The organization has been home to many great players spanning nearly every era of NBA basketball. Naturally, these players became beloved by the fanbase.
Greatness always shines through, propelling those who achieve it into the spotlight. But there are many paths to stardom when it comes to Celtics fans. Oftentimes, the most loved players aren’t stars at all, but the exact opposite.
Celtics fans are some of the most connected in the sport. That’s just the way Boston operates. In the case of most, the phrase “bleed green” is as close to literal as it possibly can be.