
Miniseries (2025)
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Episodes 9
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.
Read MoreChapter 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.
Read MoreChapter 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.
Read MoreChapter IV: Great Hope. Period.
Larry Bird elevates the Celtics and struggling NBA to new heights, but internal discord threatens to derail another potential dynasty.
Read MoreChapter 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.
Read MoreChapter 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.
Read MoreChapter VII: Not Again
After Reggie Lewis' sudden death leaves the city heartbroken, the Celtics spiral into steep decline following the arrival of Rick Pitino.
Read MoreChapter 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.
Read MoreChapter 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. In 2024, the team captures its record-breaking 18th championship, further cementing its legacy as one of the greatest dynasties in sports history.
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