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Today in Boston Celtics history: Olynyk, Pruitt, Foley born; Celtic Pride debuts
TL;DR
Today marks the birthdays of Kelly Olynyk and others in Boston Celtics history. Olynyk, born in 1991, played four seasons with the Celtics after being drafted in 2013.
Key points
- Kelly Olynyk was born in Toronto, Canada in 1991.
- He played college basketball at Gonzaga.
- Olynyk was drafted 13th overall by the Dallas Mavericks in 2013.
- He averaged 9.5 points and 4.7 rebounds during his Celtics career.
- Olynyk left the Celtics for the Miami Heat in 2017.
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Kelly Olynyk
Boston CelticsDallas MavericksMiami Heat
Today in Boston Celtics history, Kelly Olynyk was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, in 1991 and later relocated to Kamloops, British Columbia, during his seventh grade year. Olynyk played his college basketball at Gonzaga and was selected by the Dallas Mavericks as the 13th overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft before being promptly traded to the Boston Celtics.
Olynyk made the 2013-14 All-Rookie team and played for Boston for four seasons, over which he averaged 9.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.7 assists.
The Canadian big man left the Celtics in free agency for the Miami Heat in the summer of 2017.
Jan 22, 2014; Washington, DC, USA; Boston Celtics center Kelly Olynyk (41) shoots over Washington Wizards center Kevin Seraphin (13) and power forward Trevor Booker (35) during the first half at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Birthdays
It is also the birthday of former Boston guard Gabe Pruitt, who was born on this day in 1986 in Los Angeles, California. Pruitt played at the NCAA level at USC and was drafted by the Celtics as the 32nd overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft.
He spent most of his rookie season with Boston's D League (the name of the G League in those years) affiliate, the Utah Flash, but got run with the team in the 2008-09 season before being cut. The Californian native logged 2 points, 0.8 rebounds, and as many assists per game over his two-season career with the Celtics.
Q&A
When was Kelly Olynyk born and where?
Kelly Olynyk was born on April 19, 1991, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
What achievements did Kelly Olynyk have with the Boston Celtics?
Olynyk made the 2013-14 All-Rookie team and averaged 9.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.7 assists during his four seasons with the Celtics.
Which team drafted Kelly Olynyk in the 2013 NBA Draft?
Kelly Olynyk was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks as the 13th overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft.
What happened to Kelly Olynyk after leaving the Boston Celtics?
After his time with the Celtics, Olynyk signed with the Miami Heat in the summer of 2017.
