Red Auerbach's coaching philosophy was simple ... They captured nine titles during his last 10 years as coach, including a record eight straight from 1959 to 1966, when Red, at only 48, stepped ...

and Red Auerbach among them. Phil Jackson holds the record for the most NBA championships won as a coach, with a total of 11 ...

However, things weren't always rosy for the team, as it couldn't finish with a record above .500 in its first four campaigns.