On this day: former Boston Celtics Bruce Bowen, Rick Brunson born

On this day, former Boston Celtics Bruce Bowen, Rick Brunson, and Jerry Kelly were born.

LOS ANGELES – DECEMBER 13: Rick Brunson looks on from the bench. The Celtics won 134-127 in double overtime. (Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)

He would work his way into the NBA, playing for the Portland Trail Blazers and New York Knicks before signing with Boston in 2000.

Brunson played just seven games with the Celtics, over which he logged 3.7 points, 1.3 boards, 3.4 assists, and a steal per contest.