Ranking the Boston Celtics’ first-round draft picks in this decade

The Boston Celtics have drafted some of the most notable players in the league in the last few years.

2011: MarShon Brooks

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Another player chosen only to be dealt is MarShon Brooks, who was drafted by the with the 25th pick and traded to the New Jersey Nets for the Nets’ 27th overall pick in the draft (JaJuan Johnson) and a second round pick in the 2014 NBA Draft. Brooks played a part in Celtics history, returning to the team as part of the trade that sent Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Jason Terry to the Nets in 2013. The former Providence star only played 10 games as a Celtic. JaJuan Johnson was no better in Boston, playing in 36 games in his NBA career and averaging 3.2 ppg.