Danny Ainge is an American basketball executive and former player. A shooting guard, he played on the Boston Celtics in the 1980s, including their two championship runs in 1983-84 and 1985-86. His 14-season run, which included one All-Star appearance, also included stints on the Sacramento Kings, Portland Trail Blazers, and Phoenix Suns. Ainge served as the Celtics' President of Basketball Operations from 2003 to 2021, leading the team to an NBA championship in 2008. In late 2021, Ainge joined the Utah Jazz as CEO of basketball operations and alternate governor.