June 9 marked the 40th anniversary of the Celtics trading the first pick of the NBA draft to the Golden State Warriors for center Robert Parish and the third pick. After the Warriors grabbed center Joe Barry Carroll, the Celtics took forward Kevin McHale.
Parish and McHale would go on to Hall of Fame careers, teaming up with Larry Bird for one of the best frontcourts in NBA history.
Carroll played for five teams over 10 seasons, making one All-Star appearance before retiring in 1991.
It ranks as one of the most lopsided deals in the history of Boston sports.