Celtics City (2025)
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,
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Chapter IX: We're the Celtics
Following the franchise’s 2008 title, injuries, age, and internal conflict take their toll. A decade later, rising stars Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum step up to carry the weight of the Celtics’ storied tradition.
Chapter VIII: Ubuntu
A new century brings new hope: Paul Pierce survives his stabbing and emerges as the team's franchise cornerstone, leading Boston back to the playoffs alongside fellow star Antoine Walker.
Chapter VII: Not Again
As the Celtics struggle to find a new identity with young Black stars, Reggie Lewis appears poised to lead their resurgence before his sudden death leaves the franchise and city in mourning again.
Chapter VI: Untenable Toll
The tragic death of Len Bias after the 1986 draft casts a shadow over the Celtics, and Larry Bird's style of play begins to take its toll - all as new rivals emerge with the Celtics going head-to-head with the "Bad Boys" Detroit Pistons.
Chapter V: F**k the Celtics
As the Celtics and Lakers battle for basketball supremacy, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson's rivalry captivates the sports world. The Celtics and the Lakers trade titles in epic showdowns as the teams' racial identities fuel complex conversations about Boston's lingering reputation.
Chapter IV: Great Hope, Period
Larry Bird arrives in Boston as a beacon of hope for a city still grappling with racial tensions and its identity in flux. His blend of talent and tenacity embodies Boston's working-class ethos, while his rivalry with Magic Johnson and battles against Julius Erving help revive a struggling NBA and elevate it to new heights.
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 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 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.