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The 5 greatest Boston Celtics forwards of all time

By Dylan Woods

BOSTON - JUNE 17: A Boston Celtics flag is on the court after the Celtics defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Six of the 2008 NBA Finals on June 17, 2008 at TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
BOSTON - JUNE 17: A Boston Celtics flag is on the court after the Celtics defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Six of the 2008 NBA Finals on June 17, 2008 at TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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5. Tommy Heinsohn 

Tom Heinsohn was probably born in green. Ever since he was drafted by Boston in 1956, the Celtics have done nothing wrong in his eyes.

For older Celtics fans, Tommy was a great player on a championship team. Then, for middle aged fans, Tommy became one of the best coaches in Boston Celtics history. Finally, he became my generation’s Johnny Most behind the microphone. Never in NBA history has a single person devoted so much of their lives to one franchise.

There is no one who fully embodied being a Celtic quite like Tommy Heinsohn. For this reason, he  could not be kept off the top 5. 62 years and counting and Heinsohn is still loyal to the Boston Celtics.

Career achievements

Time spent with Celtics: 9 seasons.

Playoffs: 104 games, 19.8 PTS, 9.2 REB, 2.1 AST, 40 FG%, 8 rings.

Post-Career: Coach for 9 years, 2 rings, .619 winning percentage, No.15 retired by Celtics, 37 years as Celtics TV broadcaster, gives out Tommy points, ultimate Boston homer and a true Celtic for life.

Memorable moments: 1960 Playoff buzzer-beater against 76ers, perfect hook shot, ultimate competitor, pick any time arguing with the refs.

Raw stats: 654 games,18.6 PTS, 8.8 REB, 2.0 AST, 41 FG%, 1956-57 Rookie of the Year, 6-time All-Star, 4 2nd team All-NBA selections.

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