Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Kevin Garnett, All-Star

2008-09 Fleer, #123

Player: Kevin Garnett
Position:  Forward/Center
Uniform Number:  5
Drafted:  Timberwolves, 1st Rd. 1995 (5th overall), Farragut Academy
Acquired by Boston:  Trade with Minnesota, July 2007
All-Star Game Appearances:  14 
Vital Statistic:  Scored game-high 37 points on 17/24 shooting in 2003 All-Star Game in Atlanta.

MK

Saturday, January 12, 2013

Dino Radja

1996-97 Fleer, #121

Player:  Dino Radja
Position:  Forward/Center
Uniform Number:  40
Drafted:  Celtics, 2nd Rd. 1989 (40th overall); Croatia
Years in Green:  1993 to 1997 (224 games)
Vital Statistic:  Named NBA Rookie of the Month, November '93 (14.6 ppg, 7.0 rpg in 14 gms)

MK   

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Kevin McHale

1991-92 Upper Deck, #62

Player:  Kevin McHale
Position:  Power Forward
Uniform Number:  32 (retired)
Drafted:  Celtics, 1st Rd. 1980 (3rd overall), Minnesota
Years in Green:  1980 to 1993 (971 games)
Vital Statistic:  Kevin had 2 pts and 3 reb in 14 mins during the 1991 All-Star Game in Charlotte.

MK

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

KG

2009 UD Godwin Champions, #111

Player: Kevin Garnett
Position:  Forward/Center
Uniform Number:  5
Drafted:  Timberwolves, 1st Rd. 1995 (5th overall); Farragut Academy
Acquired by Boston:  Trade with Minnesota, July 2007
Years in Green:  2007 to present (363 games and counting)
Vital Statistic:  Posted a double-double of 22 pts and 20 reb in Celtics debut, 11/2/07 vs. WSH.

MK

Monday, January 7, 2013

Perk

2003-04 Bowman, #118

Player:  Kendrick Perkins
Position:  Forward/Center
Uniform Number:  43
Drafted:  Grizzlies, 1st Rd. 2003 (27th overall); Ozen HS
Acquired by Boston:  Trade with Memphis, June 2003
Years in Green:  2003-2011 (434 games)
Vital Statistic:  Averaged a double-double for Boston in 14 games during the 2009 playoffs.

MK

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Reggie

1992-93 Upper Deck McDonald's, #P2

Player:  Reggie Lewis
Position:  Guard/Forward
Uniform Number:  35 (retired)
Drafted:  Celtics, 1st Rd. 1987 (22nd overall), Northeastern
Years in Green:  1987 to 1993 (450 games)
Vital Statistic:  Led C's in steals, blocks, and scoring average during the 1991-92 season.

MK

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Toine

1998-99 Fleer Tradition, #8

Player:  Antoine Walker
Position:  Forward
Uniform Number(s):  8, 88
Drafted:  Celtics, 1st Rd. 1996 (6th overall); Kentucky
Years in Green:  1996 to 2003; 2005 (552 games)
Vital Statistic:  Ranks 2nd in Celtics history in career 3-pointers attemtped (2,815) and made (937).

MK

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Mark Acres

1989-90 NBA Hoops, #73

Player:  Mark Acres
Position:  Forward/Center
Uniform Number:  42
Drafted:  Orlando, 2nd Rd. 1985 (40th overall); Oral Roberts
Acquired by Boston:  Free Agent, May 1987
Years in Green:  1987 to 1989 (141 games)
Vital Statistic:  Logged career playoff-highs with 6 pts. and 7 reb. in Game 6 of the '88 ECF vs. Det.

MK