Boston a racist town. But you can say one thing....historically the celtics have never had a problem hiring black head coaches (since 1967). Whether the celtics are bad, good or championship caliber.
Also since the late 60s. The celtics have at least 1 black head coach at the helm every decade except the 70s. No other historical non recent expansion nba team can say that.
Great point.
When I was a kid, caught flack for rooting for the Celtics. The old timers used to be the only ones who gave me a pass.
Later in life, I realized it was because of what Bill Russell meant.
Was discussing Boston with another member recently. That city, and by extension that state has a terrible reputation in terms of Northern areas. Yet, the very first elected Black Senator, and the second of only two elected Black governors in history were in Massachusetts.