This was the version most Celtics fans have know and it’s heavily affiliated with success and Celtic pride.
Debuted in 1974 and used till 1996, the Celtics won 5 championships from 7 Finals appearances while this logo was in use.
The ‘modern’ colorized version has the least associated success and is probably the darkest period in team history.
A small criticism of the present logo is it’s connection to race.
I know it’s a ‘pc’ take but can you think of another successful team that has a caucasian guy as their logo? If anything it’s basic business principle to be inclusive as possible.
Bringing back a classic logo can be a metaphor for inclusivity and that the only color that matters with the Boston Celtics is green.
If you have a moment, check out the history of the word caucasian. It's pretty interesting - especially since you're from the States, I would presume, based on the usage of the word.
Generally though, if we're going through the various dumb things to argue about re: the Celtics, this ranks below the pronunciation of the word (Kelt v. Selt) on the broadbrushing of Celtic representation as a leprechaun, to the tenuous nature of folks who claim "Irish" but have to go back a century or more to find a relative that actually lived there.
All of that to say, it doesn't matter. Say the team name how you want. Define your heritage how you want. Immediately jump to leprechauns when you think about "iconic Celtic cultural imagery" if you want. I'd be fine with swapping over the logo to a clover, but sapping the colour out of the logo and otherwise leaving it alone would be a bit peculiar.
In fact, if anything, your suggestion makes it even more of a generic white guy.
