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Rasheed Wallace signs with Boston Celtics on this date in history

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Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Rasheed Wallace signs with Boston Celtics on this date in history
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On August 8, 2026, the Boston Celtics finalized a multi-season contract with Rasheed Wallace. The signing is significant in reflecting Wallace's career, having been a highly regarded player after being drafted fourth overall by the Washington Bullets in 1995. Despite battling health issues during his solitary season with the Celtics, Wallace averaged 9 points and 4.1 rebounds per game. He is remembered for his contributions during a successful career, including a 2004 championship with the Detroit Pistons. The day also marks the birthday of Togo Palazzi, a Celtics player from the 1950s.

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  • •Rasheed Wallace signed a multi-season contract with the Celtics.
  • •Wallace averaged 9 points and 4.1 rebounds during his season.
  • •He was drafted fourth overall by the Bullets in 1995.
  • •Togo Palazzi, a former Celtics player, was born on this date in 1932.
  • •Palazzi averaged 5.3 points and 2.9 rebounds over three seasons with Boston.
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  • 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Today in Boston Celtics history: Rasheed Wallace signs; Togo Palazzi born
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Today in Boston Celtics history, Rasheed Wallace signed a multi-season contract with the team.

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