On this day in 1980, “Pistol” Pete Maravich signed with the Boston Celtics in the twilight of his famed career.
Maravich began his pro career with the Atlanta Hawks, who drafted him with the third pick of the 1970 NBA Draft after three seasons playing for Louisiana State (1967 – 70). The Pennsylvania native’s Hawks collided with the Celtics in the playoffs in his second year in the league, but were eliminated five games to two. After that season, Maravich’s play elevated to elite level, rising to the sixth-highest scoring player in the league his third season, and second-highest by his fourth.
