2024 NBA odds: Can the Boston Celtics repeat, then three-peat?

The last time an NBA franchise won three titles in a row, it was the Shaq and Kobe Los Angeles Lakers, from 2001-2003.

Before that, it was the Chicago Bulls of Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, from 1996-1998.

Can the defending champion Boston Celtics, led by the star duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, pull off the near impossible?

While unlikely, it is at least in the minds of sports books.

Before the 2024-25 NBA season opens on Oct. 22 – when Boston will raise its 18th championship banner before facing the New York Knicks – DraftKings Sportsbook not only has odds on whether the Celtics will repeat but is already looking forward to a three-peat.

Let’s see if it is possible from Oct. 15.

Celtics to win two straight championships:

Yes: +295 (bet $10 to win a total of $39.50)
No: -390 (bet $10 to win a total of $12.56)

Celtics to win three in a row:

Yes: +1000 (bet $10 to win $110 total)
No: -2000 (bet $10 to win $10.50 total)

Winning three straight titles in any major North American sport is as difficult as it gets.

In fact, those Shaq and Kobe Lakers were the last to do it – 20 years ago – across the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL.

However, in terms of going back, that happens a lot, especially in the League.

The Warriors have won back-to-back since 2017-2018, the Heat did it in 2012 and 2013, and the Lakers won in 2009 and 2010.

As of October 15, the Celtics are favored to win the title at the end of this coming season, their odds are sitting at +310.

In second is the OKC Thunder at +700.

Can Boston win two before making it three?

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