The 1969âÂÂ70 Boston Celtics season was the 24th season for the franchise of in the National Basketball Association (NBA). This was the first time the Celtics had missed the playoffs since the 1949âÂÂ50 season, ending a 19-year playoff streak. This was also the first season without Hall of Famer Bill Russell, who retired following the 1968âÂÂ69 season after winning his 11th championship.
This was the first team and last until 1998âÂÂ99 Chicago Bulls to miss the playoffs after winning a championship the previous year.