Naming the Boston Celtics\' Mount Rushmore of All-Time Greats

Naming the Boston Celtics' Mount Rushmore of All-Time Greats

By Brian Kalchik

Naming the Boston Celtics’ Mount Rushmore of All-Time Greats

Boston Celtics
Getty Images

The Boston Celtics are the NBA's greatest franchise, and with that title comes many outstanding players. It takes at least three or four Mount Rushmores to exhibit the true greatness of the Celtics, but if there was only one, these four players would make the cut.

Honorable Mention

Kevin McHale
Getty Images

Honorable Mention

Kevin McHale
Getty Images

These players just missed the cut.

Kevin McHale, Tom Heinsohn, Dave Cowens, Robert Parish, Sam Jones, Dennis Johnson, Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce.

4. John Havlicek

John Havlicek
Getty Images

4. John Havlicek

John Havlicek
Getty Images

One of the greatest and most under-appreciated players to ever play the game, John Havlicek was an eight-time NBA champion. He is also the Celtics' all-time leading scorer and was a 13-time All-Star.

3. Bob Cousy

Bob Cousy
Getty Images

3. Bob Cousy

Bob Cousy
Getty Images

Perhaps the purest passer in NBA history, Bob Cousy was the floor general of the first Celtics' dynasty. Cousy won six championships, was a 13-time All-Star and was a two-time All-Star Game MVP.

2. Larry Bird

Larry Bird
Getty Images

2. Larry Bird

Larry Bird
Getty Images

The greatest pure shooter in NBA history, Larry Bird won three championships in the 1980s with two Finals MVP awards. He was also a three-time NBA MVP and a 12-time NBA All-Star. On most other teams, Bird would be No. 1, but not the Celtics.

1. Bill Russell

Bill Russell
Getty Images

1. Bill Russell

Bill Russell
Getty Images

The greatest winner to ever play in the NBA, Russell won 11 championships in 13 seasons with the Celtics, was a five-time NBA MVP and recorded 12 All-Star appearances. The dynasty officially started when Red Auerbach traded for Russell.

Brian Kalchik is a Houston Texans writer and featured writer for www.RantSports.com. He also covers the NBA, College Basketball, Fantasy Sports, Clubhouse and College Football for the site. Follow him on Twitter, like him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google+.

Teams in this article »
Boston Celtics
Share On FacebookShare StumbleUpon

You May Also Like

Related Stories

Isaiah Thomas Hip Injury Could Void Cavaliers & Celtics Kyrie Irving Trade
Isaiah Thomas Hip Injury Could Void Cavaliers & Celtics Kyrie Irving Trade
Little Kid Asks Celtics Coach Brad Stevens Why Team Traded Isaiah Thomas
Little Kid Asks Celtics Coach Brad Stevens Why Team Traded Isaiah Thomas
Boston Celtics Fan Honors Isaiah Thomas With Special Video
Boston Celtics Fan Honors Isaiah Thomas With Special Video
Watch: Paul Pierce Says Celtics Can Make NBA Finals With Kyrie Irving
Watch: Paul Pierce Says Celtics Can Make NBA Finals With Kyrie Irving
Celtics Fans Burn Isaiah Thomas Jerseys Even Though He Had No Control Over Trade
Celtics Fans Burn Isaiah Thomas Jerseys Even Though He Had No Control Over Trade
Kyrie Irving Saga Ends With Blockbuster Trade from Cavs to Celtics for Isaiah Thomas
Kyrie Irving Saga Ends With Blockbuster Trade from Cavs to Celtics for Isaiah Thomas