Greatest guards in Boston Celtics history
Bob Cousy: As mentioned before, Cousy is one of the greatest point guards in NBA history, and he played for the Celtics from 1950 to 1963.
Bill Sharman: Sharman played for the Celtics from 1951 to 1961 and was a ten-time All-Star. He was a great scorer and a terrific shooter, and helped lead the Celtics to four championships.
Sam Jones: Jones played for the Celtics from 1957 to 1969 and won ten championships during his time with the team. He was a clutch performer and a great scorer, and is still the Celtics' all-time leading scorer in playoff history.
Jo Jo White: White played for the Celtics from 1969 to 1979 and was a seven-time All-Star. He played an integral role in Boston's two championships in 1974 and 1976.
Dennis Johnson: Johnson played for the Celtics from 1983 to 1990 and was a key player in the team's championship run in 1984. He was a five-time All-Star and one of the best defensive guards of his era.
Reggie Lewis: Lewis played for the Celtics from 1987 to 1993 and was an All-Star in 1992 and 1993. He was a great scorer and had the potential to become one of the all-time great Celtics before his untimely death in 1993.
Danny Ainge: Ainge played for the Celtics from 1981 to 1989 and won two championships during his time with the team. He was a great shooter and a tough competitor.
Rajon Rondo: Rondo played for the Celtics from 2006 to 2014 and helped lead the team to a championship in 2008. He was a four-time All-Star and known for his playmaking and defensive skills.
Paul Pierce: Pierce played for the Celtics from 1998 to 2013 and helped lead the team to a championship in 2008. He was a ten-time All-Star and one of the best scorers in Celtics history.
Ray Allen: Allen played for the Celtics from 2007 to 2012 and was a key player in the team's championship run in 2008. He was a ten-time All-Star and one of the best shooters in NBA history.
These are just some of the great guards that have played for the Boston Celtics. Other notable mentions include K.C. Jones, Nate "Tiny" Archibald, and John Havlicek.
