On this day: Howell, Siegfried and Bryant lost in ’70 expansion draft

The Boston Celtics lost Bailey Howell, Em Bryant and Larry Siegfried in the 1970 Expansion draft held today in that year.

Boston also saw small forward Bailey Howard selected by Buffalo after playing four seasons with the Celtics.

Howard would win two rings with Boston in 1968 and 1969, and be elected to an All-Star game in 1967. The Mississippi State product would average 18 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.5 assists during his tenure with the Celtics.