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Boston Celtics remember Jerry Sichting trade and player birthdays

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Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Boston Celtics remember Jerry Sichting trade and player birthdays
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On October 3, the Boston Celtics acknowledge significant historical events. In 1985, Jerry Sichting was traded to the Celtics from the Indiana Pacers, where he later won a championship. Also born on this day in 1985 was Courtney Lee, who joined the Celtics after a notable trade in 2012. Lee played 108 games for Boston over two seasons. Current player JD Davison shares this birthday, having been drafted by the Celtics in 2022 and playing 12 games since.

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  • •Jerry Sichting was traded to the Celtics on October 3, 1985.
  • •Courtney Lee was born in 1985 and traded to the Celtics in 2012.
  • •Lee averaged 7.7 points per game during his time in Boston.
  • •JD Davison, born in 2002, was drafted by the Celtics in 2022.
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  • 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Today in Boston Celtics history: Jerry Sichting trade; Courtney Lee, JD Davison born
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Today in Boston Celtics history, Courtney Lee was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, in 1985.

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