I don't know if any of you have heard of Larry Bird, but he should be right up there at #1.

No Larry Bird? What?.....

Even though he never played for them, Johnny Most has to rank among the favorite Celtics. As smooth as Chick Hearn (and Vin Scully) were in L.A., Johnny's broadcasting voice sounded like his diet consisted solely of 65-grain sandpaper. Compared to Most, Heinsohn's broadcasting sounds like an uncommitted Democratic superdelegate.

Whenever a Celtics game was on TV, we would turn off the volume and turn on the radio. It gave you the opportunity to find out that Johnny would typically be calling a play that occurred 10 seconds ago. The Lakers were known as Earvin, Byron, Kareem-puff and the other guys. Jake O'Donnell was public enemy #1.

And I was a Knicks' fan...

As for players, Scott Wedman - primarily because he went on a 3-point tear late in one came and caused Most to lose his voice. That was the funniest broadcast ever.

No Larry Legend? Interesting.

For me, who listened to Celtics on the radio and read Sport Magazine, Bob Cousy is the greatest Celtic.

My favorite all time has to be the Hick from French Lick -- Larry Bird. He is right there with Russell and Auerbach. I would also add the Frankenstein Monster a.k.a. Kevin McHale. He define low post play for power forwards of the future. If anyone wants to be an effective low post player, go watch some of McHale's old moves and learn. Then there is little Jerry Sichsting, of course he did not have a hall of fame career, but he played with a hall of fame heart. He played hard on every play and left it all on the floor. Others were better players because they were more gifted athletically, but Jerry had the heart of a true champion. They can make a movie of his playing days and call it "Rudy"...I mena "Sichsting".

DJ.....need I say more?

Best of all time has to include those that made them great to from the old days such as Bill Russell, Bob Cousey, Red Auerbach (duh!). Sorry but Paul Pierce, et. al. have a long way to go to be remembered several generations from now.

It's like naming the best Yankees but ignoring Ruth and Mantly because they didn't play recently

Two words: Marty. Conlon.

How can you not include Larry Bird?
My top 5:
1. Larry Bird
2. Bill Russell
3. Tommy Heinsohn
4. Paul Pierce
5. Kevin McHale

Dave Cowens-nobody did more with less.

1. Bill russell
2. Bob Cousy
3. John Havlicek
4. dave Cowens
5. Larry Bird

Try to pick any other 5 Celtics that could beat this group!!

Seriously? There is no Larry Bird?? What about the time he hit a three pointer on Christmas day to win the game in front of the opposing teams' bench?? He proceeded to tell that whole bench as the ball swished through the net "Merry F'N Christmas". #1 Celtic of ALL TIME.

No Bird....Johnny Most was the greatest...He called Michael Jordan : "His Lordship" and every time the Celts got called for a foul on Jordan he would go nuts...So when Jordan stepped to the line and missed one of the free throws, Most would say: "..Jordan misses and Justice prevails...." Classic stuff...Greg Kite should get honorable mention as well...This guy was the enforcer for Bird, McHale and The Chief (Although no one really messed with The Chief) Kite would get into it with anyone..His Hoop skills were lacking, but he was blood and guts out on the floor....

Dave Cowens is my favorite of all time... I used to go to his B-Ball camp every summer when I was young. Awesome guy.

one word: Antoine

The greatest Celtic ever was Russell. Cousy was probably the most popular. And Larry Legend was incomparable. But the best PLAYER was John Havlicek. He epitomized the word professional. My favorite five would be:
1. Havlicek
2. Russell
3. Bird
4. Cowens
5. Jo Jo White

Paul Pierce is not in the top 20 and I am a fan!

Red Auerbach--and his cigars
Larry Bird
John Havlicek
Len Bias--oh what could have been...
Johnny Most... "Bird steals the ball"

My favs in no particluar order (not including Bird . . .he's a given:

Cedric Maxwell
DJ
Sam Jones
Steve Kuberski
Chuck Connors
John Thompson

My Top 5:
1. Bird
2. Bird
3. Bird
4. Bird
5. Bird

I still remember Johnny Most screaming during one of the many Championship games, "Havlechic steals the ball!!!!!"

My Favorite:
1. Johnny Most
2. Red Auerbach (and the victory cigar that meant "in your face")
3. Russell
4. Bird
5. Havlicek

Bob Cousy
John Havlicek
Bill Russell
Tommy Heinsohn
Larry Bird
Kevin McHale
Don Nelson (I had to throw him in because I am from Iowa)

1. Sam Jones
2. Larry Siegfried
3. Bailey Howell
4. Tom Satch Sanders
5. Paul Pierce

1. Sam Jones
2. Larry Siegfried
3. Bailey Howell
4. Tom Satch Sanders
5. Paul Pierce

Hello? Havlicek stole the ball!

Im 23 years old, this might be a little more "this generation"

1.Bird
2.Pierce
3.Cousy (worcester boy)
4.Reggie Lewis
5.It's a reach but James Posey. When I see him hugging everyone before the game, and the way he plays, the emotion that pours out of his body... a true celtic.

As a Boston resident I have the right to say that the favorite Celtic of all time was not a player, but none other then Red Auerbach.