CELTICS HIRE JOJO WHITE AS DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROJECTS AND

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BOSTON, MA - The Boston Celtics announced today that JoJo White, a standout player on two Celtics World Championship teams, has been hired as Director of Special Projects and Community Relations Representative. In his new role with the Celtics, White will have a wide range of responsibilities within the Marketing, Community Relations and Basketball Operations departments.

"We are excited to have JoJo returning to the Boston Celtics in a front office capacity," said Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer Richard Pond. "He is a true team player who always thought of the Celtics before himself. We look forward to utilizing his off-court talents in hopes that he will assist the front office the same way he led the team on the parquet."

White, who the Celtics selected with their first pick in the 1969 draft out of Kansas University, spent the first 10 years of his 12-year playing career with Boston. He finished his career with the Celtics averaging 18.3 points per game, leading the team in scoring once and in assists four times.  A sterling post-season performer, White played key roles in Boston's run to both the 1973-74 and 1975-76 world titles, finishing with a 21.5 career playoff scoring average. He played 60 minutes in the Celtics historic triple-overtime win over the Phoenix Suns on the Boston Garden's parquet floor in the 1976 NBA Finals, and was later named the series Most Value Player. White is still remembered as one of the most durable Celtics, as his streak of 488 consecutive games played remains a franchise record. A seven-time all-star, White's number 10 jersey was retired by the Celtics in a ceremony at the Boston Garden on April 9, 1982. 

"I have stayed in touch with the Celtics over the years and now I am looking forward to working with those in the front office," said White. "It is one of my goals to help bring the Celtics back to the championship level I experienced here during my playing days. I hope to assist as many people in the organization as I can."
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