Red Auerbach

Red Auerbach was an American basketball coach and executive who led the Boston Celtics to nine NBA championships as head coach and helped build their later dynasty.

Bill Russell: Bill Russell was a center who led the Boston Celtics to 11 NBA championships as a player. Auerbach built his championship teams around Russell’s defense and leadership.
Fast break: A fast break is a rapid offensive attack launched before the opposing defense can organize. Auerbach emphasized transition offense to turn rebounds and turnovers into quick scores.
Boston Celtics: The Boston Celtics are a professional basketball team competing in the NBA’s Eastern Conference. Auerbach’s championships and roster building made the Celtics a defining NBA franchise.
Brooklyn: Brooklyn is a borough of New York City where Red Auerbach was born and raised. Auerbach’s Brooklyn upbringing preceded his rise through New York basketball.
Bob Cousy: Bob Cousy was a Hall of Fame point guard who played for the Boston Celtics from 1950 to 1963. Cousy was the creative playmaker on Auerbach’s early championship teams.
Sixth man: A sixth man is a reserve player who takes on a major role, often as the first substitute. Auerbach used strong reserves to keep his teams effective beyond their starting lineup.
NBA championship: An NBA championship is the title awarded to the winner of the league’s annual postseason playoffs. Auerbach’s Celtics won nine championships during his tenure as head coach.
George Washington University: George Washington University is a private research university in Washington, D.C., where Auerbach played college basketball. Auerbach played basketball there before beginning his coaching career.
John Havlicek: John Havlicek was a versatile forward who played for the Boston Celtics from 1962 to 1978. Auerbach drafted Havlicek, who became a cornerstone of the Celtics’ later titles.
NBA draft: The NBA draft is the league’s annual process for assigning eligible players to teams. Auerbach used draft choices to acquire players who became central to Celtics title teams.

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