There are 12 reasons why the Celtics from 1957- 69 are, arguably, the GOAT basketball dynasty. I will do this in several posts. Reasons # 12 through 8: 12. Clyde Lovellette was the back up C/PF. 3x NBA champion. He was on 2 of the Celtics title teams. He was also George Mikans back up and won a title with him in 1954. He also played in 2 NBA finals as a starting C with the Hawks in 1960, 61(losing both to the Celtics of course) He was a great NCAA player at Kansas (2x 1st team All-American), leading Kansas to the NCAA title and was named tournament MVP. Once got knocked out by Wilt Chamberlain. Passed away in 2016 at 86 years old. 11. Frank Ramsey. 7x NBA champion. Helped lead Kentucky to NCAA title in 1951. 2x 2nd team All-American at Kentucky. The first superstar 6th man and also “swing” men (G, F). Havlicek’s mentor. Passed away in 2018 at 86 years old. 10. Thomas “Satch” Sanders. 8x NBA champion. Career record of 22- 3 in playoff series. Think of Shane Battier on defense, except Satch was a better passer and rebounder. Sanders played both forward spots and always guarded the best offensive forward every night. Excellent teammate. Many charitable contributions off the court. Very intelligent and articulate. Look him up. This man deserves more pub! Still alive at 83 years old. 9. Tom Heinsohn. Underrated player. 8 x NBA champion. Career record of 17- 1 in NBA playoff series. NCAA All-American at Holy Cross. Rookie of the year (beating out Russell). Could play both forward positions. Versatile scorer. Tough guy. Smart player who became a 2x champion in 1974, 76 as head coach of the Celtics also. 4x 2nd team All-NBA. Not bad considering he played against Bob Pettit and Elgin Baylor his entire career. Passed away in 2020 at 86 years old. 8. KC Jones. Universally regarded as one of the greatest, nicest guys you could ever meet. Great defensive point guard, great passer. Unfortunately was back up to Bob Cousy most of his career. One of the GOAT winners in basketball history. 8x NBA champion. Career record of 18- 1 in NBA playoff series. Led USF with 24 points in 1955 NCAA title game beating defending champs LaSalle. Assistant coach with the 1972 NBA champion Lakers. Head Coach of NBA Finalist Bullets in 1975. Assistant Coach of NBA champion 1981 Celtics. Head coach of NBA Champions 1984 and 1986 Celtics. Passed away in 2020 at 88 years old.
Bill Russel would shut down the opponent's entire front court. Havliceck an KC Jones would act like two houndogs and the Celtics would run the fastbreak to perfection, because Russel would dominate the boards.
I was 11 years old in 1964-65. I became an LA Lakers fan, but that season the Celtics had the best team. Chamberlain being traded to the 76ers made the playoff series much closer than I expected. A bad pass by Greer; otherwise the 76ers might have won that series; and history would be very different.
John Noone. "Havlicek STOLE THE BALL"!! call by the the great Johnny Most. When in reality. HONDO! didn't steal JACK!! Greers' inbound pass was intended for CHET "the JET"! WALKER hit the support wire of the basket stanchion. Havlicek turns around & gets an early CHRISTMAS 🎄 GIFT.
After using this team in NBA 2K, their defense is incredible and one of the top 3 best defensive classic teams. If you try and use this team in play now online, funnel anybody and I mean ANYBODY into the paint because Russell’s going to stop them, use Sander’s to guard anyone over 6’5, and spam Sam Jones and John Havlicek mid rangers. Really good team and can win a game offensively or defensively.
I have vivid memories of that season, and especially of the 5th and what was to prove to be the final game versus the Lakers. At the start of the 4th quarter, the Celtics were leading by 16 points (87-71). Before the Lakers were able to score their first point of the period, the Celtics ran off 20 STRAIGHT POINTS! This was before the era of the 3-point shot, and they took no free throws during that entire period! With a lead of 107-71, they coasted in to victory. I was sitting at the end of the court near the Lakers bench, and the roar that went on for that 4th quarter was THE LOUDEST, LONGEST CONTINUED SUSTAINED ROAR I HAVE EVER HEARD! Why? Because the Celtics were putting on an unbelievable display of basketball power that day...one that will never be forgotten by those of us who were lucky enough to be at the Boston Garden for that game. Greatest Celtics team of all-time? Yes, and perhaps the greatest TEAM of all-time....bar none.
I might agree with that, except for 1 team, the 86 Celtics, it's really hard to go against them, 67-15, 40-1 at home, the best home record ever, Bird, McHale and Parish, the greatest front line to ever play, with Bill Walton coming off the bench, along with Dennis Johnson and Ainge, I don't totally disagree with that, but I can't put the 65 team ahead of them, I think they are both on par with each other, but wow, that's a really tough call to make, I have to give a slight edge to that 86 team, sorry, it's just very hard to go against them.
Not to disregard what the Celtics did but I think Jerry West or Elgin, one of them was injured in that series, the Celts would have probably still won, but I don't think it would have been as easy as it was.
Man I love how you break down how Great some of these team's we're from the past. Because according to LeBron Fanboys they we're all Plumber's and Firemen...SMGDH
One of the reasons why the Celtics were so successful was that Red Auerbach would, every year, either trade or draft players that were SMART PLAYERS. He would trade for veterans who won championships in college or w/ other NBA teams (Arnie Risen, Clyde Lovellette, Larry Siegfried, and Frank Ramsey). He would only get players he thought would fit in THEIR SYSTEM (Andy Phillip, Carl Braun, Wayne Embry, Bailey Howell, Willie Naulls, Si Green, Woody Sauldsberry, Don Nelson, Jim Barnes, Em Bryant, and Don Chaney). They had to be unselfish, hard working, smart, could play multiple positions or play a specific role, REAL TEAM players, winners.
Prescription Exercise. Good 📞 call! DIPPER, WEST, BAYLOR & BUG O didn't have uh chance. This dynasty was on uh: 20YEAR PLAN! beginning in 1950! thru 1969!!
So many great players on those Celtic teams. People don't know that Heinsohn retired after that year because of bad knees. Satch Sanders was the Scottie Pippen of his day with his ability to defend at the forward position. Ray Allen, to me is Sam Jones reincarnated. So silky smooth. Then there is Russell.
On paper the 1963 Celtics are the GOAT team. 9 HOFers! Red Auerbach as head coach. The only year that Cousy and Havlicek played together, plus a quality player, their enforcer, "Jungle" Jim Loscutoff. The HOFers were: Bill Russell, John Havlicek, Bob Cousy, Tom Heinsohn, Sam Jones, KC Jones, Satch Sanders, Frank Ramsey, and Clyde Lovellette.
Prescription Satch is HOF as contributor, lovellete was washed. This is like saying the 2022 lakers had 6 HOF Melo Dwight AD Lebron Westbrook rondo etc
1961/62 CELTICS were the best of all those teams! That season was: 4 IN A ROW & COUNTING! Consider that HONDO! was uh senior at OHIO STATE, Bill Sharman was the 1st player to retire from the dynasties' INCEPTION! after the '60/'61 season.
i think if you just look at the roster, the 63-64 team would be my choice. you no longer have cousy. but you do have both naulls and siegfried. and you also have frank ramsey, in his last year.
Walkingghost wrong. The Chicago packers were the first team to PLAY 5 black players together at once in 1962. The Celtics were the first team to START all 5 in 64, every team had about the same number of black players throughout the 60s it went from 4-5 on each team to 6-9.
Satch sanders is a HOF as contributor 👎🏽 Bills Celtics are the only team where haters count coaches, washed veterans and contributors as actual HOF players lmao
satch was a tremendous defender, tenacious & always gave Wilt & Luke Jackson trouble. I used to watch him play almost every Sunday afternoon on ABC game with Chris S & Jack T. satch could score at will, but his main asset was defense. Defense wins championships !!!
The HOF is NOT the NBA HOF. It is the Naismith Memorial Basketball HOF. Dozens of men and women are in it for their success as college players, international play, contributions on and off the court, coaching, executives, owners etc. Satch's combinations as a GREAT defensive player, Champion and his off the court charitable work got him in the HOF. OK so he's not gonna get you 30 points. He was a very similar player to Shane Battier. Shane's play at Duke, and his long and successful NBA career might get him in the HOF as well.
@@bbb8997 Thank you for sharing a little insight on Mr. Sanders.... In what ways would he give Mr. Chamberlain and Mr. Jackson some trouble... And also how did he score his points? In what kind of way?
The ABA didn’t exist until 1967 and, with the exception of a few players like Erving, Gervin, Barry and Gilmore, the talent and skill level was far below the NBA - which was one of the reasons that the league only lasted 9 years.
My favorite player of all times...the very underrated Satch Sanders. A gentleman of many qualities on and off the court! Much respect.
Havlicek is an almost always forgotten great ...equal to any player of any era ❤❤❤
Great video when you break down Russell stats what stands out to me is his assist game cause passing was the most underrated part of his game
There are 12 reasons why the Celtics from 1957- 69 are, arguably, the GOAT basketball dynasty. I will do this in several posts. Reasons # 12 through 8:
12. Clyde Lovellette was the back up C/PF. 3x NBA champion. He was on 2 of the Celtics title teams. He was also George Mikans back up and won a title with him in 1954. He also played in 2 NBA finals as a starting C with the Hawks in 1960, 61(losing both to the Celtics of course) He was a great NCAA player at Kansas (2x 1st team All-American), leading Kansas to the NCAA title and was named tournament MVP. Once got knocked out by Wilt Chamberlain. Passed away in 2016 at 86 years old.
11. Frank Ramsey. 7x NBA champion. Helped lead Kentucky to NCAA title in 1951. 2x 2nd team All-American at Kentucky. The first superstar 6th man and also “swing” men (G, F). Havlicek’s mentor. Passed away in 2018 at 86 years old.
10. Thomas “Satch” Sanders. 8x NBA champion. Career record of 22- 3 in playoff series. Think of Shane Battier on defense, except Satch was a better passer and rebounder. Sanders played both forward spots and always guarded the best offensive forward every night. Excellent teammate. Many charitable contributions off the court. Very intelligent and articulate. Look him up. This man deserves more pub! Still alive at 83 years old.
9. Tom Heinsohn. Underrated player. 8 x NBA champion. Career record of 17- 1 in NBA playoff series. NCAA All-American at Holy Cross. Rookie of the year (beating out Russell). Could play both forward positions. Versatile scorer. Tough guy. Smart player who became a 2x champion in 1974, 76 as head coach of the Celtics also. 4x 2nd team All-NBA. Not bad considering he played against Bob Pettit and Elgin Baylor his entire career. Passed away in 2020 at 86 years old.
8. KC Jones. Universally regarded as one of the greatest, nicest guys you could ever meet. Great defensive point guard, great passer. Unfortunately was back up to Bob Cousy most of his career. One of the GOAT winners in basketball history. 8x NBA champion. Career record of 18- 1 in NBA playoff series. Led USF with 24 points in 1955 NCAA title game beating defending champs LaSalle. Assistant coach with the 1972 NBA champion Lakers. Head Coach of NBA Finalist Bullets in 1975. Assistant Coach of NBA champion 1981 Celtics. Head coach of NBA Champions 1984 and 1986 Celtics. Passed away in 2020 at 88 years old.
Great post. They deserve that tribute, because the Celts were that great.
I loved this team of 65 when I was growing up i watched all there games.
There was so much talent back then. Celtics, Knickerbockers, Warriors, Hawks, Royals, Lakers etc. it was great growing up in that era.
Yes
This team could easily play today. Loaded with versatile defenders. Have just enough shooting (Sam Jones , Heinsohn , Naulls, Sanders )
Sloths, compared e d to today's NBA
Bill Russel would shut down the opponent's entire front court. Havliceck an KC Jones would act like two houndogs and the Celtics would run the fastbreak to perfection, because Russel would dominate the boards.
@@Joseph-vr7cl casual
sanders was not a good shooter. siegfried was.
@@jimmybrice6360 sanders was a decent shooter. Don’t believe his 2k rating watch him play you see him hit jumpers comfortably
According to Red Auerbach, the 61 Celtics were his best offensive team, and the 65 Celtics his best defensive team.
1964. Bill said so himself in his book “ Second Wind “
This is very well done kudos my man!
Bill #6. Didn't just Play in the Olympics.... he's got a shining medal. And it's GOLD.
1956 OLYMPIC GOLD MEDAL.
Look at the 1959-60 Celtics, they were 59-16 and averaged 124.5ppg despite their highest scorer only averaging 21.7ppg
Just won #18! Wish Bill was here to see it. RIP
Great video. Hope there will be more to come
I was 11 years old in 1964-65. I became an LA Lakers fan, but that season the Celtics had the best team. Chamberlain being traded to the 76ers made the playoff series much closer than I expected. A bad pass by Greer; otherwise the 76ers might have won that series; and history would be very different.
John Noone. "Havlicek STOLE THE BALL"!! call by the the great Johnny Most. When in reality. HONDO! didn't steal JACK!! Greers' inbound pass was intended for CHET "the JET"! WALKER hit the support wire of the basket stanchion. Havlicek turns around & gets an early CHRISTMAS 🎄 GIFT.
@@petegobeckli1386 It was Russell's failed inbound before that hit the wire, not Greer's pass. That's what gave the 76ers the possession
that’s so cool you got to witness these old school greats. can u please tell me if you think wilt would be dominant in todays game?
@@Dbs134No
@@Dbs134 Yes!
Havlicek, pronounced Hav-ul-check, was starting for the East in the All-Star game when he was sixth man on the Celtics.
That was a great team indeed!!
I like the 62-63 celtics that has Cousy and Havlicek
After using this team in NBA 2K, their defense is incredible and one of the top 3 best defensive classic teams. If you try and use this team in play now online, funnel anybody and I mean ANYBODY into the paint because Russell’s going to stop them, use Sander’s to guard anyone over 6’5, and spam Sam Jones and John Havlicek mid rangers. Really good team and can win a game offensively or defensively.
I have vivid memories of that season, and especially of the 5th and what was to prove to be the final game versus the Lakers. At the start of the 4th quarter, the Celtics were leading by 16 points (87-71). Before the Lakers were able to score their first point of the period, the Celtics ran off 20 STRAIGHT POINTS! This was before the era of the 3-point shot, and they took no free throws during that entire period! With a lead of 107-71, they coasted in to victory.
I was sitting at the end of the court near the Lakers bench, and the roar that went on for that 4th quarter was THE LOUDEST, LONGEST CONTINUED SUSTAINED ROAR I HAVE EVER HEARD! Why? Because the Celtics were putting on an unbelievable display of basketball power that day...one that will never be forgotten by those of us who were lucky enough to be at the Boston Garden for that game.
Greatest Celtics team of all-time? Yes, and perhaps the greatest TEAM of all-time....bar none.
I might agree with that, except for 1 team, the 86 Celtics, it's really hard to go against them, 67-15, 40-1 at home, the best home record ever, Bird, McHale and Parish, the greatest front line to ever play, with Bill Walton coming off the bench, along with Dennis Johnson and Ainge, I don't totally disagree with that, but I can't put the 65 team ahead of them, I think they are both on par with each other, but wow, that's a really tough call to make, I have to give a slight edge to that 86 team, sorry, it's just very hard to go against them.
DeedsResearcher Wow!! Thank you for this.... You have convinced me!
@@brandonmartin771386 Celtics or 65 Celtics? Who would win?
Not to disregard what the Celtics did but I think Jerry West or Elgin, one of them was injured in that series, the Celts would have probably still won, but I don't think it would have been as easy as it was.
@@Mrd9960 '67 sixers & I am Celtics fan for over 60 years🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀
These Celtics on 2K give you hell 🔥 😅I had to do my research 😤 after Sam Jones and havlicek put 30 on me
Bill Russell lead his team in assist in 1965 and 1966 playoff runs. Only center to do so.
Wilt Chamberlain in 1967 and Bill Walton in 1977 led their team in playoff assists en route to the NBA title.
@@prescriptionexercise3899 bill Russell did it twice they both did it once
@@kingofnewyork7765 for only 2 rds and only 5 assist wow big deal
Man I love how you break down how Great some of these team's we're from the past. Because according to LeBron Fanboys they we're all Plumber's and Firemen...SMGDH
And who are you a fanboy of?
They were a racist league full of trash white dudes,they used to lose regularly to the aba team,and you only had to go 2 rds and you win the chip
He just got his number retired league wide
It was almost a complete All-Star team
I was in basic training when he died. Celtics didn't win in '22 but this is our year #33yo
Finished the mission!
@@zsxavi This year was a pleasure. So happy for the whole team
COOZ! is SIK! Look at those PASSES! How Bob would even see his teammates is quite disturbing! Beautiful to ⌚ watch tho. If Cooz had uh JUMPER! mannnn!
to be COMPLETELY honest i did do and/or PROBABLY will SOMEWHAT like the celtics because i did do and/or PROBABLY will really LOVE bill russell
For that era pre 70's it was a super team...
Six Hall of Famer‘s on the team? Not bad for a bunch of firemen and plumbers right JJ?
One of the reasons why the Celtics were so successful was that Red Auerbach would, every year, either trade or draft players that were SMART PLAYERS. He would trade for veterans who won championships in college or w/ other NBA teams (Arnie Risen, Clyde Lovellette, Larry Siegfried, and Frank Ramsey). He would only get players he thought would fit in THEIR SYSTEM (Andy Phillip, Carl Braun, Wayne Embry, Bailey Howell, Willie Naulls, Si Green, Woody Sauldsberry, Don Nelson, Jim Barnes, Em Bryant, and Don Chaney). They had to be unselfish, hard working, smart, could play multiple positions or play a specific role, REAL TEAM players, winners.
Prescription Exercise. Good 📞 call! DIPPER, WEST, BAYLOR & BUG O didn't have uh chance. This dynasty was on uh: 20YEAR PLAN! beginning in 1950! thru 1969!!
So many great players on those Celtic teams. People don't know that Heinsohn retired after that year because of bad knees. Satch Sanders was the Scottie Pippen of his day with his ability to defend at the forward position. Ray Allen, to me is Sam Jones reincarnated. So silky smooth. Then there is Russell.
Peace to Bill Russell and his brother Charlie
8:23 that guy tries to steal the ball
Thanks for showing love to this team. But I think 64 was better b/c of better version of heinsohn. He fell off his last year in 65. Plus u get Ramsey
On paper the 1963 Celtics are the GOAT team. 9 HOFers! Red Auerbach as head coach. The only year that Cousy and Havlicek played together, plus a quality player, their enforcer, "Jungle" Jim Loscutoff. The HOFers were: Bill Russell, John Havlicek, Bob Cousy, Tom Heinsohn, Sam Jones, KC Jones, Satch Sanders, Frank Ramsey, and Clyde Lovellette.
Prescription Satch is HOF as contributor, lovellete was washed. This is like saying the 2022 lakers had 6 HOF Melo Dwight AD Lebron Westbrook rondo etc
@@kingofnewyork7765 satch contributes much on the court to the Celtics, stayed many times by Russell, Heinsohn, &;Havlicek
Satch Sanders is not a Hall of Fame player. his induction was as a contributor, for all he's done for the game in many capacities over the years.
1961/62 CELTICS were the best of all those teams! That season was: 4 IN A ROW & COUNTING! Consider that HONDO! was uh senior at OHIO STATE, Bill Sharman was the 1st player to retire from the dynasties' INCEPTION! after the '60/'61 season.
Jerry West was the beast in scoring in game 2 45 pts?
i think if you just look at the roster, the 63-64 team would be my choice. you no longer have cousy. but you do have both naulls and siegfried. and you also have frank ramsey, in his last year.
Don't forget Havlicek, in his 2nd year.
@@Mrd9960 i would never forget about hondo !!
Did KAREEM improve the HOOK SHOT! upon ⌚ 👀 watching Heinson?!!
24.1 rebounds a game...............
Which nba team had the most blacks on it in a racist city. The Celtics of the 60's.
Walkingghost wrong. The Chicago packers were the first team to PLAY 5 black players together at once in 1962. The Celtics were the first team to START all 5 in 64, every team had about the same number of black players throughout the 60s it went from 4-5 on each team to 6-9.
Boston is a racist city,Bill Russell could take even eat with the team at certain places after winning rings for them
Satch sanders is a HOF as contributor 👎🏽 Bills Celtics are the only team where haters count coaches, washed veterans and contributors as actual HOF players lmao
satch was a tremendous defender, tenacious & always gave Wilt & Luke Jackson trouble. I used to watch him play almost every Sunday afternoon on ABC game with Chris S & Jack T. satch could score at will, but his main asset was defense. Defense wins championships !!!
The HOF is NOT the NBA HOF. It is the Naismith Memorial Basketball HOF. Dozens of men and women are in it for their success as college players, international play, contributions on and off the court, coaching, executives, owners etc. Satch's combinations as a GREAT defensive player, Champion and his off the court charitable work got him in the HOF. OK so he's not gonna get you 30 points. He was a very similar player to Shane Battier. Shane's play at Duke, and his long and successful NBA career might get him in the HOF as well.
@@prescriptionexercise3899 nah Bill Celtics are the only team where they count contributors/coaches/washed vets as legitimate HOF help 🤣
@@bbb8997 he was too undersized for Luke Jackson. Celtics never had another top 20 rebounder outside of Russell after 1965
@@bbb8997 Thank you for sharing a little insight on Mr. Sanders.... In what ways would he give Mr. Chamberlain and Mr. Jackson some trouble... And also how did he score his points? In what kind of way?
Only had to play 2 rds,and most of the good players was in the aba
The ABA didn’t exist until 1967 and, with the exception of a few players like Erving, Gervin, Barry and Gilmore, the talent and skill level was far below the NBA - which was one of the reasons that the league only lasted 9 years.