Posted by Paula Scott on Sunday, October 31, 2021
It may seem like the Boston Celtics and professional basketball have been around forever. In a new article for celticsblog.com, Ada Icon sportswriter Cort Reynolds tells us the story of the early team and its competition:
"The Boston Celtics are one of eight teams who have existed since the Basketball Association of America was formed for its inaugural campaign in 1946-47. Only Boston and the New York Knicks have remained in their original city since the league’s inception.
The Celtics have gone on to win a league-best 17 championships, the rival Knicks two (none since 1973). The Lakers also have won 17 crowns, but the first five came when the franchise was located in Minneapolis."
Read more at celticsblog.com.
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