The Boston Celtics have the most basketball Hall of Famers among NBA teams with 41. That kind of sustained success means they are usually among NBA odds leaders to make the playoffs and win championships.
Here's a look at the best Hall of Fame players that have helped the Celtics win 17 NBA titles, which is tied with the Lakers for the most ever.
Ranking the Best Boston Celtics Players of All Time
| Rank | Player | Position | Celtics Years |
| 1 | Bill Russell | C | 1956-69 |
| 2 | Larry Bird | F | 1979-92 |
| 3 | John Havlicek | F/G | 1962-78 |
| 4 | Kevin McHale | F | 1980-93 |
| 5 | Robert Parish | C | 1980-94 |
| 6 | Bob Cousy | G | 1950-63 |
| 7 | Paul Pierce | F/G | 1998-2013 |
| 8 | Dave Cowens | C/F | 1970-80 |
| 9 | Bill Sharman | G | 1951-61 |
| 10 | Sam Jones | G/F | 1957-69 |
Sam Jones won 10 NBA championships with the Celtics, and yet he doesn't even have the franchise record in that department.'
Jones was a five-time All-Star and three-time All-NBA selection and is seventh in the franchise's all-time ranks with 15,411 points.