BOSTON -- Tuesday was a fascinating day for the Boston Celtics franchise, an ode to the value of smart management, calculated risk-taking and stability.
At the draft lottery in Chicago, team president Rich Gotham shared an awkward dual-desk arrangement on the dais with Elton Brand, general manager of the Philadelphia 76ers G League team. Just a week after putting them out of the playoffs, the Celtics were at the lottery to ceremonially take a 76ers-owned pick if it landed in spot No. 2 or No. 3 .
It was the latest reminder of a trade the two teams made last June, a trade which Boston right now is winning by a couple of touchdowns -- especially now that they'll be taking the Sacramento Kings pick from the 76ers next year (and the Kings are drafting in the top 10 for the 10th consecutive year).