Former Nets general manager Billy King discussed the defining deal of his career with Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix on Friday and expressed his regret over trading for Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett in 2013.
The trade is now one of the most famous in NBA history and changed the course of both franchises. Brooklyn acquired Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Jason Terry on June 28, 2013. Boston received Gerald Wallace, Kris Humphries and Keith Bogans, secondary pieces paired with first-round picks in 2014, 2016 and 2018. Boston also received first-round swap rights with Brooklyn in 2017.