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What makes these NBA champion Celtics so special to Boston, on and off the court

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Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum lifts his son Deuce as he celebrates with the team after the Celtics won the NBA championship with a Game 5 victory over Dallas Mavericks. (Charles Krupa/AP)
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum lifts his son Deuce as he celebrates with the team after the Celtics won the NBA championship with a Game 5 victory over Dallas Mavericks. (Charles Krupa/AP)

After all the questions about whether they could do it, the Celtics did it.

They won it all for the first time in 16 years, finally earning that elusive 18th championship banner.

Now, it's time to celebrate this team — not just for what they did on the court but also for what they mean to a changing city.

This segment aired on June 20, 2024.

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