Today in Boston Celtics history, the Celtics drafted Hall of Fame forward John Havlicek.
Chosen seventh overall out of Ohio State, where he won an NCAA championship in 1960, the Martins Ferry native enjoyed a distinguished sixteen-season career with the Celtics. During his time with the team, he secured eight NBA championships, participated in 13 All-Star games, and was named to eight All-NBA Defensive Teams, among numerous other accolades. He concluded his career with averages of 20.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.2 steals per game for the Celtics.
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He would never play for another club in the league, spending his entire career in Boston.
Unknown date; New York, NY, USA; FILE PHOTO; Boston Celtics forward John Havlicek (17) in action against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports
Historic milestones
The Celtics beat the Sacramento Kings 94-86 on this date in 2010 behind 22 points and 8 boards from Pierce. Most importantly Rajon Rondo logged a career-high 18 assists in the victory. “He affects the game in so many different ways,” Garnett said via the Associated Press at the time. “You want your point guard setting the tone every night. You want your point guard leading us. I’m telling you, man, he’s just growing up in front of us. It’s great to watch.”
Ray Allen added 20 points and Garnett 18 points and 13 rebounds.
This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Celtics history: Havlicek drafted, career high assists for Rondo