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Celtics City

Celtics City

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TV-142025•7.2/10
Documentary

Ratings

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7.2/10(8)

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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Production

The Ringer Films, Words + Pictures, HBO Sports Documentaries

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

March 3, 2025

Last Aired

April 28, 2025

Networks

HBO

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
No providers available for this region.
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Chapter I: Founding Fathers
E1
Chapter I: Founding Fathers
Air date: 2025-03-03
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 II: No Final Victories
E2
Chapter II: No Final Victories
Air date: 2025-03-10
Amid backlash for his commitment to civil rights, Bill Russell makes history as the first Black head coach in professional sports.
Chapter III: All Swept Up
E3
Chapter III: All Swept Up
Air date: 2025-03-17
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 IV: Great Hope. Period.
E4
Chapter IV: Great Hope. Period.
Air date: 2025-03-24
Larry Bird elevates the Celtics and struggling NBA to new heights, but internal discord threatens to derail another potential dynasty.
Chapter V: F**k the Celtics
E5
Chapter V: F**k the Celtics
Air date: 2025-03-31
Larry Bird's epic rivalry with Magic Johnson captivates the sports world. Then, in 1986, an unthinkable tragedy changes everything.
Chapter VI: Untenable Toll
E6
Chapter VI: Untenable Toll
Air date: 2025-04-07
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 VII: Not Again
E7
Chapter VII: Not Again
Air date: 2025-04-14
After Reggie Lewis' sudden death leaves the city heartbroken, the Celtics spiral into steep decline following the arrival of Rick Pitino.
Chapter VIII: Ubuntu
E8
Chapter VIII: Ubuntu
Air date: 2025-04-21
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 IX: We're the Celtics
E9
Chapter IX: We're the Celtics
Air date: 2025-04-28
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

Red Auerbach

Self (Archive Footage)

Bill Russell

Bill Russell

Himself

Cedric Maxwell

Cedric Maxwell

Self

Larry Bird

Larry Bird

Self

Jayson Tatum

Jayson Tatum

Himself

Jaylen Brown

Himself

Kevin McHale

Self

Robert Parish

Self

Rick Carlisle

Bob Cousy

Bob Cousy

Self

Paul Pierce

Paul Pierce

Self

Dee Brown

Self

Xavier McDaniel

Self

Danny Ainge

Danny Ainge

Self

Kevin Garnett

Kevin Garnett

Self

Ray Allen

Ray Allen

Self

Satch Sanders

Self

Bill Walton

Bill Walton

Self

Kurt Rambis

Self

James Worthy

Self

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