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Today in Boston Celtics history, the team traded for Minnesota Timberwolves star Kevin Garnett before the 2007-08 NBA regular season season, which ended in the hanging of the long-awaited Banner 17. Initially, Garnett hesitated to sign an extension with the Celtics if they dealt for him, due to the lack of high-caliber talent on the roster, apart from forward Paul Pierce. However, the earlier addition of sharpshooting UConn alum Ray Allen that summer proved enticing enough for KG to finalize the agreement. After, Garnett agreed to a three-year extension, supplementing the two remaining years on his current contract.
The history-altering deal was consummated soon after. The South Carolinian was dealt for Al Jefferson, Ryan Gomes, Sebastian Telfair, Gerald Green, Theo Ratliff, cash, and draft considerations.
Garnett would win a title with the team in 2008, be elected Defensive Player of…
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