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Celtics trade Garnett and Pierce, marking historic team shift

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Celtics trade Garnett and Pierce, marking historic team shift
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On July 12, 2013, the Boston Celtics traded center Kevin Garnett, forward Paul Pierce, guard Jason Terry, and forward D.J. White to the Brooklyn Nets. In return, Boston received forwards Gerald Wallace and Kris Humphries, guard MarShon Brooks, and three future first-round draft picks. This trade concluded the careers of Garnett and Pierce with the Celtics after they led the team to the 2008 Championship. Additionally, today marks the birthdays of former Celtics Paul Silas and Mel Riebe, as well as ex-guard Mike 'Red' Wallace. Point guard Al Butler passed away on this date in 2000.

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  • •Celtics traded key players in 2013, reshaping team identity.
  • •Garnett and Pierce were vital to Boston's 2008 championship team.
  • •Paul Silas, Mel Riebe, and Mike Wallace share birthdays today.
  • •Al Butler passed away on this date in 2000.
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  • 10:01 AMYahoo Sports — Today in Boston Celtics history: Garnett, Pierce trade; Silas, Wallace born; Butler passes
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Today in Boston Celtics history in 2013, the team elected to part ways with the remaining members of the 2008 Banner 17 championship team.

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