The Celtics drafted small forward Len Bias with the pick and had high hopes for the young Maryland Terrapins star.
The hope was that his presence would ensure that the franchise would remain a powerhouse after Bird, McHale, and Parish retired.
[1] Unlike the prior year, the Celtics were forced to endure major injuries to several key players including Bill Walton, Kevin McHale and Robert Parish.
However, they continued with the previous season's historic dominance at home with a record of 39–2 at Boston Garden.
Roster Note: GP= Games played; REB= Rebounds; AST= Assists; STL = Steals; BLK = Blocks; PTS = Points; AVG = Scoring Average 00 Parish | 3 Johnson | 5 Walton | 7 Turner | 8 Wedman | 11 Vincent | 12 Sichting | 20 Daye | 32 McHale | 33 Bird | 34 Carlisle | 43 Henry | 44 Ainge | 45 Thirdkill | 50 Kite | Coach Jones