Today in Celtics history: Johnson born; Montross and Tillis drafted
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Last updated Jun 29, 2026
On June 29, the Boston Celtics commemorate significant historical events. Joe Johnson was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1981. He was drafted by the Celtics as the 10th overall pick in the 2001 NBA Draft. The 1994 NBA Draft saw the Celtics select Eric Montross with the ninth pick, while the 1982 Draft included Darren Tillis at 23rd overall. Both players had limited tenures with the franchise. Additionally, Ed Pinckney was traded along with draft picks on this date. The Celtics' past transactions reflect their evolving roster over the years.
- •Joe Johnson was born on June 29, 1981.
- •The Celtics drafted Eric Montross ninth overall in 1994.
- •Darren Tillis was selected 23rd overall in the 1982 Draft.
- •Ed Pinckney was traded on this date in history.
- •Johnson returned for a single game with the Celtics in 2022.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Today in Boston Celtics history: Johnson born; Montross, Tillis drafted; Pinckney traded
"Today in Boston Celtics history, Joe Johnson was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1981.
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