Celtics draft history features Kreklow, Billups, Mercer on June 25
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Last updated Jun 25, 2026
On June 25, the Boston Celtics remember significant moments from their draft history. In 1979, they selected Wayne Kreklow with the 53rd overall pick. The 1997 draft saw the Celtics choose Chauncey Billups with the third pick and Ron Mercer at sixth, both contributing during their tenures. Additionally, on this date in 2009, the team selected R.J. Hunter and Jordan Mickey. The Celtics also traded head coach Doc Rivers to the Clippers in 2013 for a draft pick, a move that shaped the franchise's future. Former player Gerald Henderson, Sr. signed with the Celtics on this date in 1979 after being waived by the Spurs.
- •Celtics selected Wayne Kreklow in 1979 NBA Draft
- •Chauncey Billups and Ron Mercer were drafted in 1997
- •R.J. Hunter and Jordan Mickey were picked in 2009
- •Doc Rivers was traded to Clippers in 2013
- •Gerald Henderson, Sr. signed with Celtics in 1979
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Today in Boston Celtics history: Rozier, Billups, Mercer, Kreklow, Hunter, Mickey drafted
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