WALTHAM -- When word of the Celtics' draft day deal with the Portland Trail Blazers leaked out, Theo Ratliff was a 6-foot-10-inch footnote. The 11-year veteran, former All-Star, and past perennial contender for Defensive Player of the Year brought impressive credentials to Boston, but the team was building for the future by acquiring point guard Sebastian Telfair in the trade. ... (Full article: 597 words)

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