Today in Boston Celtics history: Dana Barros signed; Al Brightman born

Today in Boston Celtics history, the team signed vet guard Dana Barros as a free agent. A Boston, Massachusetts native, Barros played for Boston College before being picked up in the 1989 NBA Draft by the Seattle Supersonics, with whom he played a total of four seasons. Barros was dealt to the Charlotte Hornets in 1993, but the BC alum barely had time to settle into his new gig with his new ball club, which traded him yet again to the Philadelphia 76ers just two days later in what would end up being a more stable home for his talents.

The Massachusetts native played two seasons for the Sixers -- making the All-Star team in 1995 -- before he left the team in free agency for his hometown club. Barros played five seasons for the Celtics in a reserve role, including four in his first stint. He was dealt away in a massive four-team deal that ultimately landed him with the Detroit Pistons for two seasons. Barros returned to Boston for that final season in 2003-04. He originally rejoined the club as an assistant coach but played a single game for the Celtics in 2004 before retiring a second and final time.

He averaged 10.1 points, 1.9 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game as a Celtic.

Birthdays

It is the birthday of former Celtic forward Horace Albert "Al" Brightman, born this day in 1923 in Eureka, California. A standout at the University of Charleston, the Californian joined the team in its inaugural season in the Basketball Association of America (BAA - a precursor league to the NBA), playing 58 games for the team.

He averaged 9.8 points and an assist per game (rebounds were not yet tabulated) while with the team that season. He went on to have a long and successful coaching career afterward.

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