On this day: Pitino hired; DJ retired; 1968 expansion draft takes 3 Cs

On this day, Rick Pitino was hired as head coach and team president of the Boston Celtics, Dennis Johnson retired, and 3 Cs were taken in the ’68 expansion draft.

In 2009, the Celtics blew out the Orlando Magic 112-94 in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals behind a triple-double from Rondo.

He led Boston with 15 points, 18 assists and 11 boards while Allen added 26 points and 6 rebounds and center Kendrick Perkins put up 16 points and 9 rebounds.