The Boston Celtics are the franchises that are undoubtedly the World champions in the history of professional football. These achievements are worthless to mention without mentioning their all-time heroes. Bill Russell anchored the team and helped them to win eight successive championships from 1959 to 1966. He contributed majorly to the sport and took the defensive play to a new horizon. He is also considered to be the greatest defensive center . He played in the Celtics uniform from 1956 to 1969, winning the NBA championship every year except 1958 and 1967. He served as player and coach from 1967 to 1969. He is also a recipient of almost all the NBA honors that exist. Larry Bird is considered as one of the best players of all time. He holds the credit for changing the game completely in unison with Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson .He played as a small forward for the team for his entire 12-year career. He was having an added advantage of his ideal size which was virtually beneficial for all the aspects of the game. He was one of the league's most accurate shooters. He was also an excellent passer and a strong defensive player.