Boston Celtics: Top 10 NBA Draft picks in franchise history
By Frank Urbina
6. Tom Heinsohn (PF) — Territorial pick in the 1956 NBA Draft
Career stats (as a Celtic): 654 GP, 18.6 PPG, 8.8 RPG, 2.0 APG, 40.5 FG%, 79.0 FT%
Yet another Hall-of-Famer checks in at No. 6 on our list, Holy Cross’ own Tom Heinsohn.
Younger Bostonians may know him best as the current voice of Celtics home broadcasts, who is an unabashed supporter of his old team. As a matter of fact, when you search the legendary big man’s name on Youtube, the third search result is “Tommy Heinsohn goes berserk.”
No, seriously.
It should be known, though, that Heinsohn was one hell of a player in his heyday. No only did he make six All-Star games, he was a four-time All-NBA Second Team member and Rookie of the Year in 1957. Most importantly, he won eight titles during his time in Boston — seven of them coming in a row.
His winning ways, impressive numbers and longevity with the franchise spanning over multiple decades earns him a spot in our top 10.
(Also, quickly, just wanted to say: If you were drafted by the Celtics and aren’t a Hall-of-Famer with multiple rings to your name, then what were you even doing?)