In a shortened lockout season in 2011-12, the Boston Celtics managed to win the division with a 39-27 record and made it all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals. Despite their successful season, the Celtics ended up with a decent pick – 21st overall – and also owned the 22nd pick in the draft from the Oklahoma City Thunder through the Kendrick Perkins trade.
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Despite two first round picks, and a late second rounder, Boston ended up with one of their worst draft classes in recent memory.