Published 6/21/2009
by Jim Chandley
at Bleacher Report - NBA
With the 2009 NBA Draft approaching, we take a moment to revisit the five biggest moments in Celtics draft history. The good, the bad, and the ugly have shaped the franchise over the years, and we will count down the five most important.
5. Ping Pong Balls Send Duncan to San Antonio
Despite a 36 percent chance of landing the first overall pick in the "Tim Duncan sweepstakes", the Celtics ended up picking third. They selected Chauncey Billups. The Celtics didn't realize what they had with Billups, and the two parted ways too early.
This draft changed the fortunes of the franchise in many ways. Billups ended up a star for the rival Pistons for a decade. Duncan went on to win three championships with the Spurs. But had Duncan come to Boston the Celtics would likely not have landed Paul Pierce in the following draft.
What would have happened if Duncan came to Boston? The world will never know...
4. Celtics Trade the Fifth Pick and Pieces for Ray Allen
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