Bob Ryan’s Top 10 Celtics Players of All-Time
Oct 17, 2026 · 21 min · 19 segments
Who are the 10 greatest Boston Celtics players of all time? In this episode, Bob Ryan joins the conversation to share his all-time Celtics rankings, reflecting on the legendary players who have helped…
Who are the 10 greatest Boston Celtics players of all time? In this episode, Bob Ryan joins the conversation to share his all-time Celtics rankings, reflecting on the legendary players who have helped shape one of the most iconic franchises in NBA history! From championship legends to unforgettable superstars, we’re looking back at the players who defined different eras of Celtics basketball and left a lasting impact on the game. With decades of basketball knowledge and firsthand perspective, Bob Ryan brings his insight to the debate over which Celtics greats deserve a place among the franchise’s very best. Who belongs in the top 10? How do the Celtics legends compare across generations? And which players have made the biggest contributions to Boston’s championship tradition? These are the kinds of debates that make Celtics history so special, and there’s no shortage of legendary names to consider. Whether you’ve followed the Celtics for decades or you’re a newer fan of the Green and White, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss! Drop your rankings in the comments, and don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications for more Celtics conversations, basketball history, sports analysis, and discussions from CLNS Media! 0:00 - Coming up 0:24 - Bob Ryan’s Top 10 Celtics Players of All-Time 1:04 - Players who just missed the cut 2:32 - #10 Robert Parrish 2:50 - #9 Jayson Tatum 3:00 - #8 Sam Jones 3:11 - #7 Kevin McHale 3:16 - #6 Dave Cowens 3:20 - #5 Paul Pierce 3:42 - #4 John Havlicek 3:46 - #3 Bob Cousy 4:22 - #2 Larry Bird 4:25 - #1 Bill Russell 4:28 - Prizepicks 6:04 - Top Celtics Players of All Time Honorable Mentions 6:43 - Bob Reviews his list 7:40 - Why Bob has Sam Jones at #8 on his list 11:13 - Why Bob has Robert Parrish at #10 on his list 14:16 - More on players left on the list 15:34 - What player would best fit the modern day game from list 16:32 - Wrapping up! **NBA History on CLNS Media is Powered by:** **💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at** http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS **& Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup!** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who are the 10 greatest Boston Celtics players of all time? In this episode, Bob Ryan joins the conversation to share his all-time Celtics rankings, reflecting on the legendary players who have helped…
