Trade Deadline: Biggest Trades in NBA History
5. Garnett to the Celtics
May 3, 2013; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics forward/center Kevin Garnett (5) congratulates small forward
Paul Pierce(34) after a basket during the fourth quarter in game six of the first round of the 2013 NBA Playoffs against the New York Knicks at TD Garden. The New York Knicks won 88-80. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports
In the offseason following the 2007-2008 season, the Boston Celtics brought aboard Garnett and Ray Allen to join Paul Pierce as the first modern day “big three”. Boston General Manager Danny Ainge traded Gerald Green, Al Jefferson, Theo Ratliff, Sebastian Telfair, and two first round draft picks to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Garnett. Although Ainge gave up tons of assets in the trade, it paid off well as the Celtics would go on to win the NBA championship behind Garnett, Allen, and Pierce.