It is also the date of two frontcourt signings for the Celtics. The first was the signing of big man Kelly Olynyk, who signed his rookie deal with Boston on this date in 2013.
Olynyk, a product of Gonzaga and native of Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada, was traded to the Celtics immediately after being drafted 13th overall by the Dallas Mavericks.
He would play four seasons with Boston before leaving the team in free agency (also on July 7th) for the Miami Heat in 2017. He logged 9.5 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game with the Celtics.