On Monday, June 17 (617 day) the Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks in game 5 of the NBA Finals at American Airlines Center. This historic win not only earns the Celtics, the 2024 NBA Championship title, but also breaks NBA records for the team with the most championship titles.
Up until this moment, the Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers were tied for the highest number of NBA Championships, both with 17 victories total. Now, the Celtics earned their 18th banner and are officially the best team in the NBA (but we already knew that didn’t we).
Boston Celtics championship years include:
- 1957
- 1959
- 1960
- 1961
- 1962
- 1963
- 1964
- 1965
- 1966
- 1968
- 1969
- 1974
- 1976
- 1981
- 1984
- 1986
- 2008
- 2024
Fans speculate there will be a Celtics Parade in Boston shortly following this win. The parade details are still in development so make sure to check back for more information. But rest assured, it’s safe to start prepping your best all-green outfit.