Brad Wanamaker, former Boston Celtics guard, has been appointed as the head coach of his alma mater, Roman Catholic High School. This transition comes as Wanamaker expresses his commitment to fostering the growth of young athletes both on and off the court. In a statement, he emphasized the importance of maintaining the culture of hard work and integrity that has been established by previous coaches. Roman Catholic's administration is enthusiastic about Wanamaker's return, citing his deep ties to the school and professional background as key factors in their decision.

On this date in Celtics history, the team made significant moves including the signing of Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins in 1994, who delivered a strong season despite being 35 years old, averaging 17.8 points per game. Wilkins would later join Panathinaikos and win a EuroLeague title. Additionally, Mike James joined the Celtics in 2003, briefly contributing with averages of 10.7 points and 4.4 assists in his limited time with Boston. Today also marks the birth of former Celtic Brad Wanamaker, who played in Boston from 2018 to 2020, known for his steady role in the rotation.

In remembrance, the Celtics lost Mel Riebe in 1977, a player who had a brief career in Boston after being selected in a dispersal draft. Riebe averaged 10.5 points during his time before being moved to the Providence Steamrollers.