Today in Boston Celtics history: Kuberski lost in 1974 expansion draft; Mehen, Freedom born
On this day in Boston Celtics history, Steve Kuberski was lost to the New Orleans Jazz during the 1974 NBA expansion draft. Additionally, it marks the birthdays of former Celtics Dick Mehen and Enes Freedom. Kuberski, who played a significant role in the team's history, was the last to wear jersey number 33 before Larry Bird.
- ▪Steve Kuberski was selected by the Boston Celtics in the 1969 NBA draft and later lost to the New Orleans Jazz in the 1974 expansion draft.
- ▪Kuberski won two championships with the Celtics during his tenure and was the last player to wear jersey number 33 before Larry Bird.
- ▪Dick Mehen and Enes Freedom also share this date as their birthdays, with Freedom having played for the Celtics in 2019.
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