The Boston Celtics celebrate a significant day in their history as they reflect on the 2018 NBA Draft, where they selected Robert Williams III at No. 27. Known as 'Timelord,' Williams emerged as a formidable player despite battling injuries. Notably, he claimed a starting position by the end of the 2020-21 season and received All-Defensive Second Team honors the following year. In 2023, he was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers, but his journey has been marred with health challenges.

This day also marks the anniversary of Eric Montross's trade to the Dallas Mavericks, which led to the Celtics acquiring assets that would eventually become Antoine Walker and Ron Mercer. Montross, drafted ninth overall in 1994, had a brief stint in Boston before moving on. Additionally, the Celtics sold the rights of George Kaftan to the New York Knicks in 1950, a notable move that remained part of their history.