Celtics mark birthdays of Jerryd Bayless, Si Green, and Quinn Buckner
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Last updated Aug 20, 2026

On August 20, the Boston Celtics celebrate the birthdays of Jerryd Bayless, Si Green, and Quinn Buckner. Bayless, born in 1988, played one season with the Celtics after being acquired from the Memphis Grizzlies. Green, born in 1933, was the first overall pick in the 1956 NBA Draft and played for the Celtics later in his career. Buckner, who turned 72 today, played for Boston from 1982 to 1985, winning an NBA championship during his time with the team. Each player's contributions to the franchise highlight their historical impact on the Celtics.
- •Jerryd Bayless was born in 1988 and played for Boston in 2013-14.
- •Si Green, born in 1933, was a No. 1 overall draft pick.
- •Quinn Buckner, born in 1954, won an NBA title with the Celtics.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Today in Boston Celtics history: Jerryd Bayless, Si Green, Quinn Buckner born
"Today in Boston Celtics history, Jerryd Bayless was born in Phoenix, Arizona, in 1988.
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