Winners of their 18th NBA title at the start of the week, against the Mavericks, the Celtics logically celebrated with the city of Boston on Friday. NBA fans have been waiting for this for 16 years, since the 2008 title.
And to respect the tradition of other local franchises – Patriots in NFL, Red Sox in MLB, and Bruins in NHL – when they celebrate a championship title, this parade in the streets took place in a “duck boat”, this vehicle amphibious of the Second World War.
The Celtics departed from TD Garden, before taking a 90-minute stroll through the city of Boston. ” It's incredible. It still doesn't seem real but I'm trying to stay in the moment.”, confided Jayson Tatum before the parade begins.
We also saw Wyc Grousbeck, the owner of the franchise, walking through the streets with the Larry O'Brien Trophy in his hands, and with the future 2024 champions banner carried by his wife and daughter.
For his part, Luke Kornet made Celtics fans count from “1” to “18” to celebrate this 18th NBA title, which constitutes a new record, ahead of the 17 rings of the Lakers, the sworn enemy.
