The Boston Celtics have never gone a season without having a captain. Since the departure of Rajon Rondo, a replacement has not been named.
Brad Stevens did not name official captains for his Butler teams, and seems to have preferred developing leadership naturally rather than by declaring a leader preseason.
I like the idea of this year Celtics not having a captain. It would be symbolic of there being no star, and the team being a full squad of interchangeable parts. Perhaps keep the spot open for a future star?
Should they name a captain for this season however, Avery Bradley would be a good candidate, and the longest tenured Celtic.