OKC Thunder: Allen helped Celtics turn The Trade into NBA title

 
By John Rohde | Published: November 5, 2008   

It was NBA Draft Day 2007, literally seconds before the Seattle SuperSonics were about to select Kevin Durant with the No. 2 overall pick. New Sonics general manager Sam Presti announced he had shipped perennial All-Star guard Ray Allen to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Wally Szczerbiak, Delonte West and the No. 5 draft pick, who roughly one-half hour later turned out to be Jeff Green.

Multimedia

Videoview all videos

Inside the Thunder - Nov 5 thumbnail

Inside the Thunder - Nov 5

Nov 5The NBA is sending its marquee act to Oklahoma City tonight.

NewsOK Related Articles

  • Boston's success promotes NBA
    11/05/2008 The green glow has returned to the shamrock, and Lucky the Leprechaun has reason to be as jolly as ever. The Boston Celtics are back on top of the NBA world...
  • Boston is back, and that's good for the NBA, and Oklahoma City
    11/05/2008 When the Boston Celtics succeed everyone benefits — including Oklahoma City. The defending champion Celtics make their lone Ford Center visit tonight...
  • OSU notebook: No change in status of OSU-Tech game in 2009
    11/05/2008 No change in status of OSU-Tech game in 2009 The long-discussed proposal to make the Oklahoma State-Texas Tech game a yearly meeting in Dallas has yet to...
  • OSU football: Okies anchor Tech 'D'
    11/05/2008 STILLWATER—Watching Texas Tech battle Texas this weekend, a lot of eyes in Oklahoma were on the Red Raiders’ defensive line. Oklahoma State...
  • Thumbs up and thumbs down
    11/05/2008 THUMBS UP To the NCAA for not having a playoff system in football. If a playoff system were in place, we wouldn’t have the do-or-die weekends...
  • Thunder notebook
    11/05/2008 P.J.: Celtics still team to beat The Celtics lost key reserve James Posey to New Orleans, but Thunder coach P.J. Carlesimo said they are essentially the same...

The Celtics also received the 35th overall pick from the Sonics in Glen "Big Baby” Davis.

Boston, which visits the Ford Center today for a 7 p.m. game, pursued the Sonics...
View full article on Oklahoman.com

How do I get Full Access?




If you prefer your thoughts to appear in The Oklahoman's Opinion section, we encourage you to submit a letter to the editor.

Ads by Yahoo!

Mortgage Rates Hit 2.50%
If you owe under $729k you may qualify for 2.90% APR Govt Refi Plans.
www.SeeRefinanceRates.com
New Rule in WASHINGTON:
(APR 2013): If You Pay For Car Insurance You Must Read This Immediately
www.ConsumerFinanceDaily.com

Sports Photo Galleriesview all