Nine years ago today the Boston Celtics were excited about the idea of Ray Allen joining a team that went 24-58 the year before. Earlier in the summer, Danny Ainge masterfully pulled off the trade of the offseason to put the Celtics in the Eastern Conference playoff picture. Then, Ainge changed the immediate future of the Boston Celtics in one move.
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On July 31, 2007, one of the biggest trades in NBA history took place. Boston was able to make their second blockbuster trade of the summer, this time acquiring Kevin Garnett.