On today in Boston Celtics historical past, former Celtics level guard Gary Dwayne Payton Sr. was traded to the staff with one-time Boston draft choose Rick Fox.
In return, the Los Angeles Lakers — Payton’s staff on the time — despatched again huge man Chris Mihm, small ahead Jumaine Jones, and level guard Chucky Atkins within the commerce. The Glove — as he was typically known as — was not thrilled about being dealt to the Celtics, and his reticence to affix the staff would require the commerce to be amended after Payton initially refused to report for his bodily. The bodily had been a part of the unique deal, as was guard Marcus Banks.
Boston additionally received out of getting to ship out a second-round draft choose as a part of the renegotiated deal.
Oct 25, 2004; Columbus, OH, USA; Boston Celtics guard Gary Payton grimaces in ache because the coach tends to his hand at Worth Metropolis Enviornment. Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Boston Celtics 95-88. Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports activities Copyright
The Oakland native finally gave it the outdated school attempt to made it to late February earlier than he was dealt to the Atlanta Hawks as a part of the bundle that introduced again ahead Antoine Walker to the staff that drafted him.
Payton Sr. averaged 11.3 factors, 3.1 rebounds, and 6.1 assists per sport.
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