2. Paul Pierce: 21,797 points (as of fourth quarter tonight)
Pierce has a resume that could bring him similar post-career benefits that his peers in the Celtics’ top 10 scoring list already have received. His No. 34 will likely hang in the banners and he stands a strong chance of being inducted into the Hall of Fame. But he has said that in order to cement his legacy as one of the Celtics’ greatest legends, he needs to win more than one championship.
3. Larry Bird: 21,791 points
The Hall of Famer became the face of the Celtics when the franchise won three NBA titles in the 1980s. He spent his entire 13-year career in Boston and was a three-time MVP. He was named to the NBA’s list of its 50 greatest players in 1996.
4. Robert Parish: 18,245 points
A Hall of Famer who owns the record for most games played in NBA history (1,611 over 21 seasons with four teams), Parish made his mark in Boston from 1980-1994. He won three titles and went to nine All-Star games while serving as the big man in the Celtics’ dynamic 1980s front line with Larry Bird and Kevin McHale. He was named to NBA’s 1996 list of its 50 greatest players.
5. Kevin McHale: 17,335 points
He was the third key component to the Celtics’ three championship teams in the 1980s. The Hall of Famer was “the most difficult low-post player to defend -- once he made the catch -- in the history of the league,” former coach Hubie Brown said. A seven-time All-Star, the Hall of Famer spent his entire 13-year career in Boston. He was named to NBA’s 1996 list of its 50 greatest players.
6. Bob Cousy: 16,955 points
The Hall of Famer was a maestro on offense for the Celtics as they built a dynasty under Red Auerbach. He was named to the All-Star game in each of the 13 seasons he played in Boston. A six-time NBA champion, he was league MVP in 1957. He was named to NBA’s 1996 list of its 50 greatest players.
7. Sam Jones: 15,411 points
