Although potentially distinct transactions, the speed at which they transpired gave the impression of a singular, combined event.
Over a 48-hour period, the Celtics orchestrated a pair of significant deals: first, Delonte West, Wally Szczerbiak, and Jeff Green were exchanged for Ray Allen and Glen Davis; subsequently, Ryan Gomes, Gerald Green, Al Jefferson, Theo Ratliff, Sebastian Telfair, two future first-round selections, and an undisclosed sum of money were traded to acquire Kevin Garnett.
These acquisitions achieved a crucial objective for the NBA; they revitalized the Celtics’ prominence, a status absent since the year 1994.
The immediate outcome of these trades saw the Boston Celtics transform from a team with only 24 victories, destined for the draft lottery, into a dominant force securing 66 wins and ultimately claiming the championship.
