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This Boston Celtics duo has been swept from the playoffs the most

This Boston Celtics duo has been swept from the playoffs the most

The Boston Celtics have been among the most successful teams of all time in the NBA Playoffs, which probably ought to come as little surprise given they are currently tied with their longtime rival Los Angeles Lakers for having won the most NBA titles at 17 each.

But they have also had (and currently have) alumni who have struggled to win in the postseason, either with the Celtics or with other teams throughout the course of their careers. A couple of them have even won the dubious honor of having been included in a recent assessment by HoopsHype’s Frank Urbina of the players who have been swept from the playoffs the most times.

Let’s take a look at the pair of unlucky Boston alumni to have made such an infamous achievement.

Al Horford – swept five times

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2009: Conference Semifinals vs. Cleveland
2010: Conference Semifinals vs. Orlando
2015: Conference Finals vs. Cleveland
2016: Conference Semifinals vs. Cleveland
2020: First round vs. Boston

Shaquillle O’Neal – swept six times

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