NBA 2K19: All-Time Boston Celtics Player Ratings and Roster

NBA 2K19 is the latest instalment of the basketball games developed by 2K sports (it is the 20th edition of the game). It received good reviews from the critics, 2K19 is also considered as the best NBA game of the long-running series from graphics to gameplay it is very exciting. In other words, it has everything you can expect from an NBA game.

The Boston Celtics are the most successful franchise in NBA history. They have won the NBA Championship a whopping 17 times and are home to many legendary players like Bill Russell, Larry Bird, Kevin Garnett and many more.

In this article, we will take a look at all-time Boston Celtics player ratings and roster as rated in NBA2K19.

Note: The stats(ratings) and figures shown in this article are obtained from 2kratings.com

#15 Antoine Walker (Rating - 87)

The three-time NBA All-Star, Walker was selected as the sixth overall pick of the first round by the Boston Celtics at 1996 NBA Draft. During his rookie season, he led the team in scoring (17.5 ppg) and rebounds (9.0 rpg).

In the 2001–2002 season, Walker was second on his team in scoring (22.0ppg), first in rebounds (9rpg), and first in assist (5.0apg). He helped the team to reach Eastern Conference Finals but lost to New Jersey Nets.

#14 Tom Heinsohn (Rating - 88)

The Boston legend served the franchise as a player, manager and broadcaster. Heinsohn won the NBA Championship eight times as a player and two times as a coach. He was involved in each of the Celtics' first 17 NBA Championships. During his first season with the team, he won NBA Rookie of the year and is a six-time NBA All-Star. Tom was awarded the NBA Coach of the year in 1973.

#13 Ray Allen (Rating - 88)

Ray Allen is known as one of the greatest shooters in NBA history, he holds the record for most three-pointers made in NBA history. Allen was a two time NBA Champion, he averaged 18.9 points per game, 4.1 rebounds per game, 1.1 steals per game and an even 40 percent from three-point line. Allen's NBA Finals tying seven three-pointers in Game 6, helped the Celtics beat the Los Angeles Lakers to win the title in 2008.

#12 Rajon Rondo (Rating - 89)

Philadelphia 76ers v Boston Celtics - Game One

Rondo is known as an elite playmaker in the NBA, ranking fourth in Celtics history in assists and third in steals. He led the NBA in steals in 2010 and assists in 2012, 2013 and 2016. Rondo is a one time NBA Champion with the Celtics. He contributed on both ends of the court and was a key player for the Boston team during their Championship run.

#11 Kevin Garnett (Rating - 91)

Fifteen-time NBA All-Star Kevin Garnett led the Celtics to their 17th NBA Championship in his first season with the team and also finished third in MVP voting. In The 2008 Finals, he averaged 18.2 points, 13.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.7 steals. Garnett won NBA Defensive player of the year with Boston Celtics. He played six more seasons in Boston before being traded to Brooklyn in 2013.

#10 Sam Jones (Rating - 92)

Only one player (Bill Russell) in NBA history has won more championships than the legendary Sam Jones. He was known for his quickness and game-winning shots, especially during the Playoffs. Jones played all of his 12 seasons in the NBA with the Celtics. He became one of the top shooting guards in the league and scored 25 points per game in 1964-65 season. Jones is a 5 time NBA All-Star and a Hall of Famer.

#9 Jo Jo White (Rating - 93)

White was known for his ten-year stint with the Boston Celtics. White was as selected as an All-Star seven straight times (1971-77) during his career. He led the Celtics to two NBA Championships and was selected as Finals MVP in 1976. White was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in September 2015 and The Boston Celtics retired White's number 10.

#8 Robert Parish (Rating - 93)

Robert Parish at All-Star Saturday Night

During his long and successful career, Robert Parish was a Boston Celtics player for 14 years. Nicknamed 'The Chief', he helped the Celtics win three NBA Championships(1981,1984,1986). He played the most regular season games in the NBA (1611). Many fans consider him as the greatest shooting big man of all time. Parish was inducted into Hall of Fame in 2003 and was also named as one of the 50 Greatest Players in the NBA history.

#7 Dave Cowens (Rating - 94)

Selected as the fourth overall pick of the 1970 NBA Draft by the Celtics, Cowens played the Center and occasionally the Power Forward position. He is a two time NBA Champion and was selected as 1973 NBA MVP while playing for Boston. During his NBA career, Cowens averaged 17.6 points, 13.6 rebounds per game and 3.8 assists per game. After retirement, he became head coach of the Celtics.

#6 Paul Pierce (Rating - 94)

During his 15 year stint with the Celtics, Paul Pierce led the team to their 17th NBA Championship with the help of Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett and formed the 'Big Three' of the Boston Celtics. He was named as the Finals MVP in the Championship winning season and is also a ten-time NBA All-Star. Pierce is one of only three players to have scored more than 20,000 career points with the Celtics.

#5 Kevin McHale (Rating - 95)

Regarded as one of the greatest Power Forwards of all time. The seven-time All-Star and three-time NBA Champion stayed his entire career with the Boston Celtics from 1980 to 1993. For the first five years of his career, McHale primarily came off the bench for the Celtics and won the NBA Sixth man of the year for two consecutive years(1984,1985). McHale's number 32 jersey was retired by the Celtics.

#4 Bob Cousy (Rating - 95)

The 1957 NBA MVP Cousy was selected as the third overall pick in the first round of 1950 NBA Draft by the Boston Celtics. He had an exceptionally successful career with the Celtics, winning six Championships with them and was a thirteen-time NBA All-Star. Bob Cousy was considered as a remarkable ball handler, he led the NBA in assists for eight straight seasons.

#3 John Havlicek (Rating - 96)

Legendary Boston Celtics small forward John Havlicek won the NBA Championship eight times. He became Boston's all-time leading scorer with 26,395 career points. Havlicek won the 1974 NBA Finals MVP Award and is widely considered to be one of the greatest players in the history of the game and was inducted as a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1984.

#2 Larry Bird (Rating - 98)

Bird has been described as one of the greatest basketball players and greatest shooters of all time. He is a legend in the NBA as he holds many records and brilliant career stats. Bird is a three-time NBA Champion and a three-time NBA MVP as well. Bird is the only man to be named an MVP, Coach of the Year, and Executive of the Year in the NBA.

#1 Bill Russell (Rating - 98)

William Felton “Bill” Russell was the centrepiece of the Boston Celtics dynasty for 13 years. Regarded as one of the best ever players in the history of NBA, Bill won the NBA Championship eleven times (more than any other player). He was a five-time NBA MVP and 12 time NBA All-Star. Bill Russell is a true Boston legend and takes up the top spot on the ratings.