Celtics City
S1 · E1IMDB:
7.2
Released
3/3/2025
Duration
1h 0m
Genre
Documentary
Country
United States of America
Cast
Red Auerbach, Bill Russell, Cedric Maxwell
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,
Celtics City
Season 1 · Episode 1IMDB:
7.2Released
3/3/2025
Genre
Documentary
Cast
Red Auerbach, Bill Russell, Cedric Maxwell
Duration
1h 0m
Country
United States of America
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,
Episodes
EP 1AvailableChapter 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 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.
EP 2AvailableChapter 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 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.
EP 3AvailableChapter 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 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.
EP 4AvailableChapter 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 IV: Great Hope. Period.
Larry Bird elevates the Celtics and struggling NBA to new heights, but internal discord threatens to derail another potential dynasty.
EP 5AvailableChapter 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 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.
EP 6AvailableChapter 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 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.
EP 7AvailableChapter 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 VII: Not Again
After Reggie Lewis' sudden death leaves the city heartbroken, the Celtics spiral into steep decline following the arrival of Rick Pitino.
EP 8AvailableChapter 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.
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.
EP 9AvailableChapter 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.
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.
Cast
Self (Archive Footage)
Red Auerbach
Himself
Bill Russell
Self
Cedric Maxwell
Self
Larry Bird
Himself
Jayson Tatum
Himself
Jaylen Brown
Self
Kevin McHale
Self
Robert Parish
Unknown Role
Rick Carlisle
Self
Bob Cousy
Self
Paul Pierce
Self
