Think you know NBA history? Check which team has the most Hall-of-Famers, nicknamed what?

Once upon a time in a small village, there was a basketball court where the villagers played every weekend. One day, a mysterious man visited the village and challenged the locals to a game of basketball. The villagers were amazed by his skills and asked for his name.

The man introduced himself as Larry Bird, an N.B.A. Hall-of-Famer who used to play for the Boston Celtics. The villagers were awestruck and asked him about his time with the team. Larry explained that the Celtics were known for having the most Hall-of-Famers and won many championships during his time with the team.

One of the villagers asked if they were called Celtics because they were known for being Irish. Larry smiled and said yes, but the name actually originated from the team’s founder who was a fan of Irish music and culture.

From that day on, the villagers became avid fans of the Boston Celtics and nicknamed them the “Celts,” in honor of their new hero. They even started playing in green jerseys to match the team’s colors.

Years later, the village became known for producing great basketball players who went on to play for the Celtics and became Hall-of-Famers themselves. The connection between the crossword clue “N.B.A. team with the most Hall-of-Famers, familiarly” and its answer “Celts” now held a special place in the hearts of the villagers who never forgot their encounter with Larry Bird and the Boston Celtics.