View From The Rafters: Behind the Scenes with the Boston Celtics Kids of Bill Russell, Tommy Heinsohn, KC Jones recall growing up during Celtics Dynasties
Nov 12, 2025
Karen Russell, daughter of Bill Russell, shares personal stories from her childhood immersed in Celtics dynasties. Paul Heinsohn reflects on the close-knit relationships among players' families, revealing unique insights into their day-to-day lives. Bryna Jones discusses how social media has allowed 'dynasty kids' to reconnect and celebrate their fathers’ legacies. The trio reminisces about memorable moments, from Red Auerbach’s coaching to humorous road trip antics, and draws parallels to the values embodied by today’s stars like Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.
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Holiday Skates And Close-Knit Families
- Karen Russell recalls Celtics and Bruins kids at holiday skating parties where the Bruins kids skated and the Celtics kids used chairs.
- The families often lived together and treated each other like extended family during the dynasty years.
Social Media Rekindled Old Bonds
- Bryna Jones started posting about her father on social media after he passed and connected with fans and other dynasty kids.
- That online sharing led directly to the group of 'dynasty kids' reuniting at Celtics games in recent years.
Red's People-First Coaching
- Red Auerbach used emotional intelligence to motivate players differently rather than relying only on X's and O's.
- His willingness to let stars rest reflected a tailored leadership approach that built trust and performance.