Celtics City
"18 banners. Countless stories."
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,
First Aired
2025-03-03
Status
Ended
Network
HBO
Seasons
Season 1 Episodes
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E1. 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.
E2. 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.
E3. 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.
E4. 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.
E5. 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.
E6. 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.
Cast
Red Auerbach
Self (archive footage)
Bill Russell
Self
Cedric Maxwell
Self
Larry Bird
Self
Jayson Tatum
Self
Jaylen Brown
Self
Kevin McHale
Self
Robert Parish
Self
Rick Carlisle
Self
Bob Cousy
Self
Paul Pierce
Self
Dee Brown
Self
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