As the Boston Celtics dominate the NBA with the league’s best record, the organization is setting its sights on a different goal: bringing the NBA All-Star Game back to its birthplace.

Rich Gotham, the team’s president, recently revealed to Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe that the Celtics are aiming to host the All-Star Game in Boston in 2029. This would mark a significant return for the city, which last hosted the event in 1964, despite being the birthplace of the inaugural All-Star Game in 1951.

While the Celtics had initially considered this prospect before the COVID-19 pandemic, they have intensified their efforts in recent years. Gotham explained that the application process is competitive, requiring cooperation from various parties, including the NBA, the city of Boston, TD Garden (shared with the Boston Bruins), and Meet Boston.

The NBA has specific requirements for hosting the All-Star Game, such as access to a convention center and a secondary arena for ancillary events. Despite these challenges, Gotham expressed optimism, stating that Boston has received positive feedback from the NBA regarding its suitability as a host city.

However, securing the bid will require collaboration and support from all stakeholders, including the Celtics and the Bruins, who co-own TD Garden.

Currently, the NBA has slated the All-Star Game for San Francisco in 2025 and Los Angeles in 2026. Additionally, the Milwaukee Bucks have expressed interest in hosting the event in either 2027 or 2028. Amidst this competitive landscape, the Celtics are actively pursuing the opportunity to showcase Boston’s rich basketball history by bringing the All-Star Game back to its roots.