: The jersey includes a famous quote from legendary coach Red Auerbach: "The Boston Celtics are not a basketball team, they're a way of life" . Diamond Anniversary Accents
It is important to distinguish the from the City Edition released in the same season. While the Classic was a direct throwback to 1946, the City Edition was a "tapestry" of eras, incorporating:
: The uniform's primary design work and cuts are inspired by the threads worn during the Celtics' first year in the Association.
Because it was released for the NBA's "Diamond" 75th anniversary, the jersey features unique embellishments not found on standard editions:
: The "Celtics" wordmark and player numbers are rendered in a vintage green script and typeface identical to the 1946 original.
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: A fractal, iridescent diamond-textured NBA logo is positioned on the back neck.
The 21–22 Classic Edition is a direct tribute to the franchise’s origins, specifically referencing the inaugural 1946–47 season:
: The jersey includes a famous quote from legendary coach Red Auerbach: "The Boston Celtics are not a basketball team, they're a way of life" . Diamond Anniversary Accents
It is important to distinguish the from the City Edition released in the same season. While the Classic was a direct throwback to 1946, the City Edition was a "tapestry" of eras, incorporating:
: The uniform's primary design work and cuts are inspired by the threads worn during the Celtics' first year in the Association. Boston Celtics 21-22 Classic Jersey
Because it was released for the NBA's "Diamond" 75th anniversary, the jersey features unique embellishments not found on standard editions:
: The "Celtics" wordmark and player numbers are rendered in a vintage green script and typeface identical to the 1946 original. : The jersey includes a famous quote from
The Boston Celtics 2021–22 Classic Edition Go to product viewer dialog for this item.
: A fractal, iridescent diamond-textured NBA logo is positioned on the back neck. Because it was released for the NBA's "Diamond"
The 21–22 Classic Edition is a direct tribute to the franchise’s origins, specifically referencing the inaugural 1946–47 season: