On this day in Boston Celtics history, former Celtics forward Bob McAdoo was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame alongside Detroit Pistons point guard Isiah Thomas and several others in 2000.
McAdoo was, at best, a reluctant Celtic, traded to the franchise from the New York Knicks. He was concerned about the racial climate of the city, which had a reputation for being particularly hostile to African Americans. Conversely, team president Red Auerbach had not been consulted on the deal by ownership, and nearly quit as a result. But all parties stuck it out for six months, and McAdoo was dealt to the Detroit Pistons for draft assets.
McAdoo played 20 games for Boston, averaging 20.6 points, 7.1 rebounds and 2 assists per game with the franchise.
Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett (5) goes up for a basket over Detroit Pistons forwards Jason Maxiell (54) and Antonio McDyess (24) during Game 3 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference basketball finals Saturday, May 24, 2008, in Auburn Hills, Mich. AP Photo/Tony Dejak
It is also the anniversary of a 94-80 win over the Pistons in Game 3 of the 2008 NBA Eastern Conference finals.
The team took a 2-1 series lead on the way to the NBA Finals and Banner 17.
Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo (9) goes up for a basket over Detroit Pistons forward Jason Maxiell (54) during Game 3 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference basketball finals Saturday, May 24, 2008, in Auburn Hills, Mich. Detroit Pistons forward Antonio McDyess (24), guards Richard Hamilton (32) and Lindsey Hunter (10) are seen looking on. AP Photo/Tony Dejak
The Celtics were led by Kevin Garnett’s 22 points, 13 boards and 6 assists, and Ray Allen added 14 points, 6 rebounds and as many assists.
Forward James Posey added 12 points off the bench.
Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett (5) attempts to catch a rebound against Detroit Pistons…
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