Boston Celtics: 15 players you forgot played for the Celtics
1. Nate Robinson
After a trade with the New York Knicks, Nate Robinson was sent to the Boston Celtics during the ‘09-’10 season. He spent about a year and a half with the team before being traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder partway through the ‘10-’11 season. Robinson’s time in Boston may have only been for a short stint, but he left the city with a few moments to remember forever.
At 5’9” tall, Robinson came to Boston as a two-time NBA Slam Dunk Champion and brought immediate excitement to a rather serious team. As the back up to Rajon Rondo, Robinson took part in a huge playoff push with the Celtics in 2010 that would end up leading to the NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers. Robinson was a leader for the bench unit and played a huge role in a game-four victory at a electrifying TD Garden.
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Throughout his 11 years in the NBA, Robinson played for eight different teams before taking his talents overseas where he would eventually win a championship in a Venezulan league and be the MVP of his team (Guaros de Lara).
He is most remembered for the relentless intensity and energy he brought to the Celtics, as well as starting the trend of skilled, talented, and fun point guards in Boston for years to follow.