Expert: Alessandro - 12/11/2002

Question
How many offensive, defensive players of the year and league MVPs did the Celtics have between the 1957-1969 Championship Years?  

Answer
There is no official "Offensive Player of the Year" award given out by the NBA, and Defensive POY awards were not given out until the 1982-83 season ... However, as far as league MVPs go, a Celtic earned the honor six times during the 13-year span of which you speak (Bob Cousy one time, Bill Russell five).

And, just as an added bonus, the NBA Finals MVP award was not officially recognized until the 1968-69 season (Jerry West won it, and his Lakers didn't even win the championship!) ...

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