Many Boston athletes and celebrities attend C’s-Heat Game 7 at TD Garden originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
There was plenty of star power at the TD Garden for Game 7 of the 2023 NBA Eastern Conference Finals between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat.
Among the celebrities in attendance were members of the 2023 Boston Red Sox, including manager Alex Cora and chairman/CEO Sam Kennedy.
A handful of New England Patriots stars also showed up to support the Cs: owner Robert Kraft, backup quarterback Bailey Zappe, linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley, cornerback Jonathan Jones and former goalies Devin McCourty and Rodney Harrison.
Red Sox legend David Ortiz and Patriots great Julian Edelman didn’t make an appearance, but they joined forces to narrate an epic Game 7 video.
Celtics great and 2008 NBA champions Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Rajon Rondo were in the building for the scheduled game, along with former C’s Isaiah Thomas (2014-17), Jason Terry (2012-13) and Dana Barros (1995-2000, 2003-04).
Tomase: White’s game-winner recalls those iconic C playoff moments
Other notable TD Garden personalities include:
-
Adam Silver (NBA Commissioner)
-
Donnie Wahlberg (singer/actor)
-
Jack Harlow (rapper)
-
Aly Raisman (Olympic Gold Medalist)
-
Bill Simmons (media personality)
-
Steve Aoki (DJ)
-
Dana White (UFC President)
-
Trent Alexander (Liverpool)
-
Cousin Stizz (rapper)
The Celtics are looking to become the first team in NBA history to come back from 0-3 in a playoff series. If successful, they will advance to face the Denver Nuggets in the 2023 NBA Finals.