Celtics City

Celtics City

Celtics City

7.2 Mar 2025 1 Season 9 Episodes TV-14

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Overview

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,

The Ringer Films · Words + Pictures · HBO Sports Documentaries

🇺🇸 United States · English

Cast

Red Auerbach

Self (Archive Footage)

Bill Russell

Bill Russell

Himself

Cedric Maxwell

Cedric Maxwell

Self

Larry Bird

Larry Bird

Self

Jayson Tatum

Jayson Tatum

Himself

Jaylen Brown

Himself

Kevin McHale

Self

Robert Parish

Self

Rick Carlisle

Bob Cousy

Bob Cousy

Self

Paul Pierce

Paul Pierce

Self

Dee Brown

Self

Key Crew

Lauren Stowell

Director

Gabe Honig

Co-Executive Producer

Jackie MacMullan

Jackie MacMullan

Consulting Producer

Lisa Heller

Lisa Heller

Executive Producer

Nancy Abraham

Executive Producer

Wyc Grousbeck

Executive Producer

Connor Schell

Executive Producer

Aaron Cohen

Executive Producer

Bill Simmons

Bill Simmons

Executive Producer

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.

Mar 3, 2025 60m

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.

Mar 10, 2025 59m

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.

Mar 17, 2025 59m

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.

Mar 24, 2025 60m

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.

Mar 31, 2025 59m

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.

Apr 7, 2025 59m

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.

Apr 14, 2025 59m

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.

Apr 21, 2025 60m

Chapter IX: We're the Celtics

After the 2008 title, injuries, and internal conflict take a toll. Led by a new crop of stars, the team wins an 18th championship in 2024.

Apr 28, 2025 60m

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