No. 4 All-Time – Tom “Satch” Sanders (1960-73)
Satch Sanders was a critical defensive part of Boston’s dynasty in the 1960s, and one of the winningest players in franchise (and NBA) history, with eight championship rings to his name.
Trailing only teammates Bill Russell (11) and Sam Jones (10) and tied with fellow Celtics John Havlicek, Tom Heinsohn and K. C. Jones, Sanders would be elected to the 1969 NBA All-Defensive Team, though he never made an All-Star team.
The NYU product averaged 9.6 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.1 assist over his 13-year career, all with Boston.