Bill Russell was a player coach for the Celtics. Tom Heinsohn, Tom Sanders, Dave Cowens, Chris Ford, M.L. Carr, and K.C. Jones played for the Celtics and after their playing days came back and coached them.
Tom Heinsohn was the 5th Celtics coach.
Red Auerbach had the most regular season wins of any Boston Celtics coach with at 795.
Red Auerbach
Doc Rivers
Glenn "Doc" Rivers
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John "Honey" Russell (1902 -1973). He coached the Celtics from 1946 to 1948.
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Pitino was the head coach of the Celtics for four seasons, 1997-98 through 2000-01. His record was 102-146.
John "Honey" Russell (1902 -1973). He coached the Celtics from 1946 to 1948.
Tom Heinsohn, who played for the Celtics from 1956 to 1965 and then coached the team from 1970 to 1978. Boston won the 1974 and 1975 NBA championships during his tenure. He is now a color commentator for Celtics TV games on Comcast SportsNet New England.
Bill Russell, player/coach for the Boston Celtics, in the 1967-68 season.