On this day in 2000, former Boston Celtics forward Bob McAdoo was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame alongside Detroit Pistons luminary point guard Isiah Thomas and several others.
McAdoo was at best a reluctant Celtic, traded to the franchise from the New York Knicks, concerned about the racial climate of the city, which had a reputation for being particularly hostile to African Americans.
Conversely, team president Red Auerbach had not been consulted on the deal by ownership, and nearly quit the team as a result. But all parties stuck it out for six months, and McAdoo would be dealt to the Detroit Pistons for draft assets.
McAdoo played just 20 games for Boston, averaging 20.6 points, 7.1 rebounds and 2 assists per game with the franchise.