About
Containing extensive, never-before-seen archives and more than 80 interviews of past and present Boston Celtics legends, this series chronicles the history, cultural impact, and extraordinary tale of the NBA's winningest and most storied franchise, the Boston Celtics,
Cast
Red Auerbach
as Self (Archive Footage)
Bill Russell
as Himself
Cedric Maxwell
as Self
Larry Bird
as Self
Jayson Tatum
as Himself
Jaylen Brown
as Himself
Kevin McHale
as Self
Robert Parish
as Self
Rick Carlisle
as
Bob Cousy
as Self
Paul Pierce
as Self
Dee Brown
as Self
Xavier McDaniel
as Self
Danny Ainge
as Self
Kevin Garnett
as Self
Ray Allen
as Self
Satch Sanders
as Self
Bill Walton
as Self
Kurt Rambis
as Self
James Worthy
as Self
Seasons
Episodes
Miniseries
Chapter I: Founding Fathers
Led by Bob Cousy and Bill Russell, the Celtics become an NBA dynasty, but racial tensions in Boston and beyond augur a turbulent era ahead.
Chapter II: No Final Victories
Amid backlash for his commitment to civil rights, Bill Russell makes history as the first Black head coach in professional sports.
Chapter III: All Swept Up
The Celtics win a pair of titles in the '70s amid racial unrest, and near the end of the decade, they draft Indiana State star Larry Bird.
Chapter IV: Great Hope. Period.
Larry Bird elevates the Celtics and struggling NBA to new heights, but internal discord threatens to derail another potential dynasty.
Chapter V: F**k the Celtics
Larry Bird's epic rivalry with Magic Johnson captivates the sports world. Then, in 1986, an unthinkable tragedy changes everything.
Chapter VI: Untenable Toll
The tragic death of Len Bias casts a shadow over the Celtics. In 1992, Larry Bird's retirement closes a chapter for the team and the NBA.
Chapter VII: Not Again
After Reggie Lewis' sudden death leaves the city heartbroken, the Celtics spiral into steep decline following the arrival of Rick Pitino.
Chapter VIII: Ubuntu
After another downturn, new GM and former Celtic Danny Ainge acquires Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen to form a "Big Three" with Paul Pierce.
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