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Glenn Rivers, who played College Basketball at Marquette, received his nickname when he wore a "Dr. J" T-shirt at a Basketball summer camp. Rick Majerus, the team's assistant coach at the time, called him "Doc" and the name stuck.
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Who is the coach for the Boston celtics?
As of the 2007-2013 season, Glenn "Doc" Rivers.
Who was the first Boston celtics coach?
John "Honey" Russell (1902 -1973). He coached the Celtics from 1946 to 1948.
Who was the Boston Celtics' first head coach?
John "Honey" Russell (1902 -1973). He coached the Celtics from 1946 to 1948.
Who was the first all black coach?
Bill Russell, player/coach for the Boston Celtics, in the 1967-68 season.
Who is the first NBA coach to win a ring as player and coach?
Bill Russell won NBA rings in 1968 and 1969 when he was the player-coach for the Boston Celtics.
Where did the Boston Celtics play their first game?
The Boston Celtics played their first game in the stadium called Boston Garden.
What team came first Boston Celtics or Boston Bruins?
The Bruins were first in 1924 while the Celtics showed up in 1946.
What was first NBA team?
the Boston Celtics
Which team has won the most NBA games?
celtics won 17 champoinships there first won was in 1957
When did the Boston Celtics win their first game?
1946 in Boston Arena
When was the first year the Boston Celtics lost to the la lakers in nba championship?
The Lakers' first NBA title win over the Boston Celtics occurred in 1985. They beat the Celtics again in 1987 and 2010.
When did the Boston Celtics win their first championship?
1957
