As the New York Knicks moved toward 2010 NBA free agency, they unloaded long-term pieces. One of them was Nate Robinson, who, as a young scoring presence, had value for other teams, including contenders for the 2010 NBA Finals.
So, before the 2010 NBA Trade Deadline struck, the Knicks sent Robinson to the Boston Celtics, ending his four-plus seasons in the Big Apple. He led a five-player deal that changed the look of both franchises.
What the Knicks traded
Robinson was the obvious headliner of this trade. Only 25 years old at the time of the move, he left when returning for the 2010-11 season seemed impossible, given the direction the Knicks were taking with payroll.