adidas and the Boston Celtics announced the unveiling of the “Parquet Pride” home alternate uniform and merchandise collection modelled here by Marcus Smart and Avery Bradley. Which celebrates great moments in Celtics history from the famed Parquet Floor.
“We are proud to partner with adidas on unveiling the Parquet Pride collection which honors significant moments in Celtics history and the iconic Parquet Floor,” said Celtics Team President Rich Gotham. “Incorporating our franchise’s storied tradition into our alternate home uniform provides a contemporary new look our players and fans will enjoy, while embracing the history that makes the Celtics brand unique.”
In addition to the new Pride jersey and shorts, adidas will be releasing a Parquet Pride merchandise collection which will include t-shirts, hats, and other team gear honoring the Parquet Floor and commemorating the six historic moments.
The team will debut the new Pride uniform on November 28 against the Chicago Bulls and don the uniform an additional five times throughout the 2014-15 season:
November 28, 2014
– 25th Anniversary of Larry Bird scoring his 20,000 point on November 30, 1990 against the Washington Bullets
December 7, 2014
– 25th Anniversary of Johnny Most announcing his retirement on December 2, 1990
January 2, 2015
– 30th Anniversary of the number “2” retired in honor of Red Auerbach on January 4, 1985
February 6, 2015
– 55th Anniversary of Bill Russell pulling down his career best 51 rebounds against the Syracuse Nationals on February 5, 1960
– 55th Anniversary of Bob Cousy tallying his career best 46 points against the New York Knicks on February 7, 1960
March 4, 2015
– 30th Anniversary of Kevin McHale scoring 56 points vs. the Detroit Pistons on March 3, 1985
April 12, 2015
– 50th Anniversary of John Havlicek “stole the ball!” vs. the Philadelphia 76ers on April 15, 1965
