Forte had been drafted by Boston 21st overall pick of the 2001 NBA Draft, and had played just one season for the team before being dealt.
"Maybe Troy Parker, from France." — Rick Pitino's thoughts before the Boston Celtics (whom he coached the previous four seasons) chose Joe Forte over Tony Parker with the 21st pick in the 2001 NBA Draft. Parker went seven spots later to the Spurs with the last pick of Round 1. pic.twitter.com/UucqrBj0Tn
— Nick Zaccardi (@nzaccardi) June 10, 2019
He averaged 0.8 points and as many assists and rebounds per game over just eight games as a Celtic.