8. Boston Celtics trade Joe Johnson to Phoenix Suns
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Back in 2002, the Boston Celtics found themselves to be contenders once again, behind stars Antoine Walker and Paul Pierce. Needing to bolster their front line and bench, they made a deal sending rookie shooting guard Joe Johnson to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for veteran forward Rodney Rodgers and guard Tony Delk.
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The Celtics made it to the Eastern Conference Finals that year, but giving up Johnson ended up being a huge mistake — he averaged 18.5 points per game over his next seven seasons and made seven All-Star teams in his career.
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