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Has Trading the First Overall Pick in the NBA Draft Fared Well Historically?

Well, it’s official. The Boston Celtics have finalized a deal with the Philadelphia 76ers to swap their first overall pick for the third overall pick. They’ll also be receiving a first rounder in either 2018 or 2019 contingent on a few protections.

Boston Celtics fandom hasn’t held back in voicing their collective displeasure, questioning Danny Ainge on pretty much any and every forum.

Danny Ainge is revered in Boston for putting together '08 title team, rebuilding on the fly. But this is a reputation-staking kind of deal.

— Chris Mannix (@ChrisMannixYS) June 18, 2017

Don't let Ainge making the worst trade in Celtics history distract you from the fact the Patriots scored 31 unanswered points to win the SB.