Year You Became a Fan: Birth (1989) Why You Became a Fan: I figured out that basketball was my passion at a young age, and growing up about 40-45 minutes north of Boston, the Celtics are my home team. Favorite Celtics Player, All-Time: Paul Pierce Favorite Celtics Coach, All-Time: Red Auerbach (R.I.P.) Favorite Celtics Moment: June 17, 2008 Amount of Celtics Games Attended: Christ, I've lost count.