The Celtics are proud owners of 17 NBA titles, the last one coming in 2008. The team, under legendary head coach Red Auerbach, once won eight straight championships between 1959 and 1966.
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Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett holds the NBA trophy with his teammates after winning Game 6 of the NBA Finals basketball championship in Boston, June 17, 2008.