Boston Celtics Win Game 1 East Semifinals vs Raptors in Bubble

Recent Boston Celtics history recalls significant player milestones and team achievements. Lou Tsioropoulos, born in 1930, joined the Celtics after an Air Force tour and won two championships with the team in the late 1950s. The Celtics also secured a notable victory in the 2020 Eastern Conference Playoffs over the Toronto Raptors in the NBA bubble, with key contributions from Jayson Tatum, Marcus Smart, and others. More recently, the Celtics signed big man Chris Boucher, a former college teammate of Payton Pritchard, to address their need for experienced frontcourt players following offseason roster changes. Historical Celtics figures such as Dick Hemric and James Posey are remembered for their contributions, with Posey signing with the team in 2007 to bolster the wing, complementing stars like Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett. The organization also commemorates birthdays and anniversaries of key personnel, including COO Rich Gotham and Hall of Famer Robert Parish.