Today in Boston Celtics history, Frederick Robert Robey – better known to fans of the storied franchise as Rick – extended his contract with the team for several additional years.
Robey became part of Boston's roster in January 1979, dealt to Boston by the Indiana Pacers for forward Billy Knight, and up to that moment of his career in the NBA, he had been something of an iron man, having missed a mere two contests in total suiting up for the Celtics. An alum of the University of Kentucky, Robey was picked up by the Pacers with the third overall pick of the 1978 NBA Draft, the sole ball club in the Association that he had played for before joining the Celtics.
The Celtics eventually traded the Coral Gables native to the Phoenix Suns for legendary
Boston point guard Dennis Johnson and draft assets, having averaged 8.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game with the team.
Historic milestones
It was also on this day in 1986 that former Celtics point guard Andre Turner played his first game for the team.
Turner's debut with the team came in a 124-116 win over the Milwaukee Bucks at the old Boston Garden and saw the Memphis product log 2 points, a rebound, and an assist in 11 minutes of play.
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