In 1946, Boston hardly seemed like a city where basketball's most successful franchise would take root and grow. It was a hockey town, and original Celtics owne

The following summer, Russell stunned the sports world by announcing his retirement, ending his and the Celtics' celebrated reign."

Sports Illustrated, the most respected voice in sports journalism, has covered the NBA for the much of its existence, documenting its expansion from fledgeling

Discusses the history of the Boston basketball franchise and their many NBA championships, as well as such key personalities as Bill Russell, Larry Bird, and Re

Along with the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots, both of which have been the subject of “50 Greatest” treatments by Bob Cohen, the Boston Celtics