Boston Celtics history includes major trades of Bob McAdoo and Cedric Maxwell

On this date in history, the Boston Celtics executed two significant roster transactions involving prominent players. In 1979, the team traded Hall of Fame big man Bob McAdoo to the Detroit Pistons. This move followed a controversial acquisition that nearly resulted in the resignation of general manager Red Auerbach. The assets gained from the fallout of that era eventually helped secure Kevin McHale and Robert Parish. Additionally, on the same calendar day, the organization sent forward Cedric Maxwell to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for center Bill Walton. Maxwell, who played eight seasons for the Celtics, earned two championships and a finals MVP award during his tenure in Boston. These historical trades reshaped the team's roster composition during the franchise's transition periods.

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