Why is there no "Los Celtics"?

[RJ87]

Celtics are about tradition and old school. Hence why Red didn't want cheerleaders. Los Celtics is a bad idea for the Celtics franchise.

Why?

I always thought the history of racism in Boston puts a damper on any type of culturally related marketing the NBA might try to pursue in that market. Disclaimer: I'm not saying Boston is still a racist city, I attended Northeastern (Go Huskies!) and it's genuinely one of my favorite places. But there's definitely a negative connotation in regards to race that people from other places seem to have. My grandmother tried to talk me out of moving to Boston for school and I recall a few years ago I went on a job interview, when the interviewer (who was African American like myself) and I were making small talk about how much I enjoyed my time in Boston he seemed very surprised that I had such a great experience in a city that's "less accepting".

[Forza Juventus]

Celtics are about tradition and old school. Hence why Red didn't want cheerleaders. Los Celtics is a bad idea for the Celtics franchise.

Why?

I always thought the history of racism in Boston puts a damper on any type of culturally related marketing the NBA might try to pursue in that market. Disclaimer: I'm not saying Boston is still a racist city, I attended Northeastern (Go Huskies!) and it's genuinely one of my favorite places. But there's definitely a negative connotation in regards to race that people from other places seem to have. My grandmother tried to talk me out of moving to Boston for school and I recall a few years ago I went on a job interview, when the interviewer (who was African American like myself) and I were making small talk about how much I enjoyed my time in Boston he seemed very surprised that I had such a great experience in a city that's "less accepting".

The fact that people actually have a problem with Los Celtics proves Boston is still less accepting. I'm glad the Olympics aren't coming here particularly because there would be people here that would not be accepting to so many different cultures visiting.

[greg683x]

Celtics are about tradition and old school. Hence why Red didn't want cheerleaders. Los Celtics is a bad idea for the Celtics franchise.

Why?

I always thought the history of racism in Boston puts a damper on any type of culturally related marketing the NBA might try to pursue in that market. Disclaimer: I'm not saying Boston is still a racist city, I attended Northeastern (Go Huskies!) and it's genuinely one of my favorite places. But there's definitely a negative connotation in regards to race that people from other places seem to have. My grandmother tried to talk me out of moving to Boston for school and I recall a few years ago I went on a job interview, when the interviewer (who was African American like myself) and I were making small talk about how much I enjoyed my time in Boston he seemed very surprised that I had such a great experience in a city that's "less accepting".

The fact that people actually have a problem with Los Celtics proves Boston is still less accepting. I'm glad the Olympics aren't coming here particularly because there would be people here that would not be accepting to so many different cultures visiting.

lol wut?

[Forza Juventus]

Celtics are about tradition and old school. Hence why Red didn't want cheerleaders. Los Celtics is a bad idea for the Celtics franchise.

Why?

I always thought the history of racism in Boston puts a damper on any type of culturally related marketing the NBA might try to pursue in that market. Disclaimer: I'm not saying Boston is still a racist city, I attended Northeastern (Go Huskies!) and it's genuinely one of my favorite places. But there's definitely a negative connotation in regards to race that people from other places seem to have. My grandmother tried to talk me out of moving to Boston for school and I recall a few years ago I went on a job interview, when the interviewer (who was African American like myself) and I were making small talk about how much I enjoyed my time in Boston he seemed very surprised that I had such a great experience in a city that's "less accepting".

The fact that people actually have a problem with Los Celtics proves Boston is still less accepting. I'm glad the Olympics aren't coming here particularly because there would be people here that would not be accepting to so many different cultures visiting.

lol wut?

Very insightful post, great quality.

[Ilikesports17]

Celtics are about tradition and old school. Hence why Red didn't want cheerleaders. Los Celtics is a bad idea for the Celtics franchise.

Why?

I always thought the history of racism in Boston puts a damper on any type of culturally related marketing the NBA might try to pursue in that market. Disclaimer: I'm not saying Boston is still a racist city, I attended Northeastern (Go Huskies!) and it's genuinely one of my favorite places. But there's definitely a negative connotation in regards to race that people from other places seem to have. My grandmother tried to talk me out of moving to Boston for school and I recall a few years ago I went on a job interview, when the interviewer (who was African American like myself) and I were making small talk about how much I enjoyed my time in Boston he seemed very surprised that I had such a great experience in a city that's "less accepting".

The fact that people actually have a problem with Los Celtics proves Boston is still less accepting. I'm glad the Olympics aren't coming here particularly because there would be people here that would not be accepting to so many different cultures visiting.

lol wut?

Very insightful post, great quality.

I think you are being rediculous. I think people are more against the parquet pride jerseys than Los Celtics but the point is the same.

The uniform should say BOSTON or CELTICS nothing else. The whole "los" campaign I find a bit stupid, but I dont think being against it makes me racisst or anything  else.

[jambr380]

As others have already pointed out, they have already worn Los Celtics warm-ups a couple of times this season. Trudging up Boston racist history and whatnot isn't necessary as the issue is a moot point. They are already wearing the 'merchandise.'

[Forza Juventus]

Celtics are about tradition and old school. Hence why Red didn't want cheerleaders. Los Celtics is a bad idea for the Celtics franchise.

Why?

I always thought the history of racism in Boston puts a damper on any type of culturally related marketing the NBA might try to pursue in that market. Disclaimer: I'm not saying Boston is still a racist city, I attended Northeastern (Go Huskies!) and it's genuinely one of my favorite places. But there's definitely a negative connotation in regards to race that people from other places seem to have. My grandmother tried to talk me out of moving to Boston for school and I recall a few years ago I went on a job interview, when the interviewer (who was African American like myself) and I were making small talk about how much I enjoyed my time in Boston he seemed very surprised that I had such a great experience in a city that's "less accepting".

The fact that people actually have a problem with Los Celtics proves Boston is still less accepting. I'm glad the Olympics aren't coming here particularly because there would be people here that would not be accepting to so many different cultures visiting.

lol wut?

Very insightful post, great quality.

I think you are being rediculous. I think people are more against the parquet pride jerseys than Los Celtics but the point is the same.

The uniform should say BOSTON or CELTICS nothing else. The whole "los" campaign I find a bit stupid, but I dont think being against it makes me racisst or anything  else.

It's a promotion the NBA runs every year, get over it. At least people aren't as outraged on here as last year. A truly embarrassing moment for this forum.

[hwangjini_1]

Celtics are about tradition and old school. Hence why Red didn't want cheerleaders. Los Celtics is a bad idea for the Celtics franchise.

did red object to flush toilets and electricity too? geez.

[Snakehead]

Celtics are about tradition and old school. Hence why Red didn't want cheerleaders. Los Celtics is a bad idea for the Celtics franchise.

Why?

I always thought the history of racism in Boston puts a damper on any type of culturally related marketing the NBA might try to pursue in that market. Disclaimer: I'm not saying Boston is still a racist city, I attended Northeastern (Go Huskies!) and it's genuinely one of my favorite places. But there's definitely a negative connotation in regards to race that people from other places seem to have. My grandmother tried to talk me out of moving to Boston for school and I recall a few years ago I went on a job interview, when the interviewer (who was African American like myself) and I were making small talk about how much I enjoyed my time in Boston he seemed very surprised that I had such a great experience in a city that's "less accepting".

The fact that people actually have a problem with Los Celtics proves Boston is still less accepting. I'm glad the Olympics aren't coming here particularly because there would be people here that would not be accepting to so many different cultures visiting.

Is it people or just a couple of dopes on here posting?

Generalizing a whole city based on some of the goofy posters on here is way off.

Celtics are about tradition and old school. Hence why Red didn't want cheerleaders. Los Celtics is a bad idea for the Celtics franchise.

did red object to flush toilets and electricity too? geez.

Ha.

To me that's always about detracting from the game.  It's basically the modern version of not playing music every single possession like some of these awful arenas around the league.  Most of them unfortunately.

[Ilikesports17]

Celtics are about tradition and old school. Hence why Red didn't want cheerleaders. Los Celtics is a bad idea for the Celtics franchise.

Why?

I always thought the history of racism in Boston puts a damper on any type of culturally related marketing the NBA might try to pursue in that market. Disclaimer: I'm not saying Boston is still a racist city, I attended Northeastern (Go Huskies!) and it's genuinely one of my favorite places. But there's definitely a negative connotation in regards to race that people from other places seem to have. My grandmother tried to talk me out of moving to Boston for school and I recall a few years ago I went on a job interview, when the interviewer (who was African American like myself) and I were making small talk about how much I enjoyed my time in Boston he seemed very surprised that I had such a great experience in a city that's "less accepting".

The fact that people actually have a problem with Los Celtics proves Boston is still less accepting. I'm glad the Olympics aren't coming here particularly because there would be people here that would not be accepting to so many different cultures visiting.

lol wut?

Very insightful post, great quality.

I think you are being rediculous. I think people are more against the parquet pride jerseys than Los Celtics but the point is the same.

The uniform should say BOSTON or CELTICS nothing else. The whole "los" campaign I find a bit stupid, but I dont think being against it makes me racisst or anything  else.

It's a promotion the NBA runs every year, get over it. At least people aren't as outraged on here as last year. A truly embarrassing moment for this forum.

I think you are misreading why people dont like it.

I dont think anyone was mad because they put spanish on the uniform. MOre that it was just a dumb campaign and it seemed unnecessary.

I went to a game this year and we wore parquet pride uniforms and I was pretty irrationally mad because I wanted to see our crisp famous iconinc home uniforms.

Anyone whos mad cus they feel it is the NBA forcing spanish on them or some BS is pathetic but i think that calling this an embarassing moment for the blog is an overreaction. Ive only seen a few people too against it.

If I go to a game Id rather just see Celtics, but if they wanna wear los Celtics a few nights a year then im not mad about it or anything Id just rather see the normal uniforms.

I have absolutely no problem with warmups and all that stuff having los plastered all over it or if they have a presentation at half time about the importance of latino heritage.

Id just like to keep the uniforms the same. When you go to a Yanks game you expect to get those iconic pinstripes. If they showed up in alternate unis Id be disappointed. Especially if I thought the alternate looked dumb. Its that type of thing.

[jarufu]

I read you lot all the time, haven't logged in for a long while. ...

If Irish is used (St patricks day?) ... Na Ceiltigh is probably as close to a real translation ...

Na Celtics works in the same way as Los Heat does.

Some smarter Irish man will no doubt correct me!

But no, shouldn't happen!

[greg683x]

Celtics are about tradition and old school. Hence why Red didn't want cheerleaders. Los Celtics is a bad idea for the Celtics franchise.

Why?

I always thought the history of racism in Boston puts a damper on any type of culturally related marketing the NBA might try to pursue in that market. Disclaimer: I'm not saying Boston is still a racist city, I attended Northeastern (Go Huskies!) and it's genuinely one of my favorite places. But there's definitely a negative connotation in regards to race that people from other places seem to have. My grandmother tried to talk me out of moving to Boston for school and I recall a few years ago I went on a job interview, when the interviewer (who was African American like myself) and I were making small talk about how much I enjoyed my time in Boston he seemed very surprised that I had such a great experience in a city that's "less accepting".

The fact that people actually have a problem with Los Celtics proves Boston is still less accepting. I'm glad the Olympics aren't coming here particularly because there would be people here that would not be accepting to so many different cultures visiting.

lol wut?

Very insightful post, great quality.

It's about as insightful as generalizing an entire city based on some fans opinions on a message board. 

The Boston Celtics drafted the first African American player, and had the first African American coach, yet bc of a few bozos on the internet and the facial expression some interviewer made it blatantly obvious to you that the city and team isnt ready for Los Celtics.

Bravo.

[Forza Juventus]

Celtics are about tradition and old school. Hence why Red didn't want cheerleaders. Los Celtics is a bad idea for the Celtics franchise.

Why?

I always thought the history of racism in Boston puts a damper on any type of culturally related marketing the NBA might try to pursue in that market. Disclaimer: I'm not saying Boston is still a racist city, I attended Northeastern (Go Huskies!) and it's genuinely one of my favorite places. But there's definitely a negative connotation in regards to race that people from other places seem to have. My grandmother tried to talk me out of moving to Boston for school and I recall a few years ago I went on a job interview, when the interviewer (who was African American like myself) and I were making small talk about how much I enjoyed my time in Boston he seemed very surprised that I had such a great experience in a city that's "less accepting".

The fact that people actually have a problem with Los Celtics proves Boston is still less accepting. I'm glad the Olympics aren't coming here particularly because there would be people here that would not be accepting to so many different cultures visiting.

Is it people or just a couple of dopes on here posting?

Generalizing a whole city based on some of the goofy posters on here is way off.

Your right. I do feel like the city can be negative and unaccepting, rolling eyes at other cultures but your right I shouldn't have generalized the whole city, especially based on online posters.

[Forza Juventus]

Celtics are about tradition and old school. Hence why Red didn't want cheerleaders. Los Celtics is a bad idea for the Celtics franchise.

Why?

I always thought the history of racism in Boston puts a damper on any type of culturally related marketing the NBA might try to pursue in that market. Disclaimer: I'm not saying Boston is still a racist city, I attended Northeastern (Go Huskies!) and it's genuinely one of my favorite places. But there's definitely a negative connotation in regards to race that people from other places seem to have. My grandmother tried to talk me out of moving to Boston for school and I recall a few years ago I went on a job interview, when the interviewer (who was African American like myself) and I were making small talk about how much I enjoyed my time in Boston he seemed very surprised that I had such a great experience in a city that's "less accepting".

The fact that people actually have a problem with Los Celtics proves Boston is still less accepting. I'm glad the Olympics aren't coming here particularly because there would be people here that would not be accepting to so many different cultures visiting.

lol wut?

Very insightful post, great quality.

I think you are being rediculous. I think people are more against the parquet pride jerseys than Los Celtics but the point is the same.

The uniform should say BOSTON or CELTICS nothing else. The whole "los" campaign I find a bit stupid, but I dont think being against it makes me racisst or anything  else.

It's a promotion the NBA runs every year, get over it. At least people aren't as outraged on here as last year. A truly embarrassing moment for this forum.

I think you are misreading why people dont like it.

I dont think anyone was mad because they put spanish on the uniform. MOre that it was just a dumb campaign and it seemed unnecessary.

I went to a game this year and we wore parquet pride uniforms and I was pretty irrationally mad because I wanted to see our crisp famous iconinc home uniforms.

Anyone whos mad cus they feel it is the NBA forcing spanish on them or some BS is pathetic but i think that calling this an embarassing moment for the blog is an overreaction. Ive only seen a few people too against it.

If I go to a game Id rather just see Celtics, but if they wanna wear los Celtics a few nights a year then im not mad about it or anything Id just rather see the normal uniforms.

I have absolutely no problem with warmups and all that stuff having los plastered all over it or if they have a presentation at half time about the importance of latino heritage.

Id just like to keep the uniforms the same. When you go to a Yanks game you expect to get those iconic pinstripes. If they showed up in alternate unis Id be disappointed. Especially if I thought the alternate looked dumb. Its that type of thing.

Ok I didn't see that perspective. Some people just don't like the uniforms being changed at all. My bad I didn't react rationally. My bad.

[Forza Juventus]

Celtics are about tradition and old school. Hence why Red didn't want cheerleaders. Los Celtics is a bad idea for the Celtics franchise.

Why?

I always thought the history of racism in Boston puts a damper on any type of culturally related marketing the NBA might try to pursue in that market. Disclaimer: I'm not saying Boston is still a racist city, I attended Northeastern (Go Huskies!) and it's genuinely one of my favorite places. But there's definitely a negative connotation in regards to race that people from other places seem to have. My grandmother tried to talk me out of moving to Boston for school and I recall a few years ago I went on a job interview, when the interviewer (who was African American like myself) and I were making small talk about how much I enjoyed my time in Boston he seemed very surprised that I had such a great experience in a city that's "less accepting".

The fact that people actually have a problem with Los Celtics proves Boston is still less accepting. I'm glad the Olympics aren't coming here particularly because there would be people here that would not be accepting to so many different cultures visiting.

lol wut?

Very insightful post, great quality.

It's about as insightful as generalizing an entire city based on some fans opinions on a message board. 

The Boston Celtics drafted the first African American player, and had the first African American coach, yet bc of a few bozos on the internet and the facial expression some interviewer made it blatantly obvious to you that the city and team isnt ready for Los Celtics.

Bravo.

I never said anything bad about the Celtics. I'm aware of the Celtics proud history. I did criticize the city and said the city would have handled the olympics poorly. But that was a generalization and I was wrong.