On this day: Braves, Celtics swap franchises; Al Horford signs

On this day in 1978, the Boston Celtics swapped franchises with the Buffalo Braves (yes, really!), and Al Horford signed with the team in 2016.

The Celtics would make the East Finals twice during Horford’s tenure with the team, and the Puerto Plata native would make an All-Star team and an All-Defensive Second Team while with Boston.

After a disappointing 2018-19 season with the team that saw a number of factors deflate a highly-anticipated campaign, Horford opted to test the free market, and was tendered an offer by the Philadelphia 76ers the Celtics did not match.

The former No. 3 pick averaged 13.5 points, 7 rebounds, 4.6 steals and 1.2 blocks per game while with the team.

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