On this day in Celtics history, Gary Payton—the legendary “Glove”—was traded to Boston from the Lakers in a deal that sent three players west. Not exactly thrilled about the move, Payton nearly backed out, even skipping his physical—until negotiations shifted and the trade closed. He played just 12 games for the team, averaging 11.3 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 6.1 assists before heading to Atlanta in a swap that brought Antoine Walker back to Boston.
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