ADD: Kevin Garnett. LOSE: Al Jefferson, Ryan Gomes, Gerald Green, Theo Ratliff, Sebastian Telfair, two draft picks

This was the big one. The Celtics brought in 10-time All-Star Kevin Garnett to play alongside Paul Pierce and Ray Allen and form the best trio in the league. The Ray Allen deal was a start, but the Garnett deal instantly vaulted the Celtics into contention. No other single player could have done that.
This was the big one. The Celtics brought in 10-time All-Star Kevin Garnett to play alongside Paul Pierce and Ray Allen and form the best trio in the league. The Ray Allen deal was a start, but the Garnett deal instantly vaulted the Celtics into contention. No other single player could have done that.
(Globe Staff Photo / Jim Davis)