Boston Celtics Trade Review #14: Glen Davis for Brandon Bass

So why is this all relevant? It’s because I will forever have the fun fact that Bass was the leading scorer of the first Celtics game I ever attended – something I doubt many other people can say. Because of this, the least I could do as an eternal Bass fan is reflect on how we got here in the first place over 11 years later.

(Also, for those curious, the Celtics won the series in seven games before getting eliminated by the eventual-champion Miami Heat.)

Boston Celtics Trade Review #14: Glen Davis for Brandon Bass

Full Trade Details

Boston Celtics receive: Brandon Bass

Orlando Magic receive: Glen Davis and Von Wafer

Brandon Bass Was Solid in Boston

Make no mistake: Bass was a great big man for the Celtics. Bass averaged 10.6 points and 5.5 rebounds per game in four seasons in Boston. Bass started all but one postseason game he appeared in and was a regular starter for the Celtics. Additionally, Bass was one of the final holdovers from the “Big Three” era before the Isaiah Thomas era of Celtics basketball. Bass was never an All-Star and averaged a career 8.7 points per game, but he played his best basketball with the Celtics.

In 2015, Bass left Boston to sign a contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. After an uneventful 2015-16 season, Bass stayed in the City of Angels as a member of the Los Angeles Clippers, reuniting him with former head coach Doc Rivers. Bass played just one season for the team before signing a deal to play in China.

Glen Davis’ Post-Celtics Career

Davis went to the Orlando Magic through a sign-and-trade, ending a four-season Celtics tenure. Ultimately, Davis played parts of three seasons with the Magic and started a little more than half the games he played. He also had a monster 33-point game in 2013, a career-high for “Big Baby.” In his Magic career, the 2008 champion averaged 11.6 points and 6.1 rebounds per game. The Magic waived Davis in February 2014. A few days later, Davis became a member of the Clippers, reuniting him with Rivers.

What About Von Wafer?

For the 1% of those who care about Wafer’s post-Celtics career, there’s not much to discuss. Wafer played in just 33 games for the Magic and started one of them. During the 2011-12 season, the Florida State alum averaged 5.9 points per game, shooting 45.2% from the field. A year after the trade, Wafer started playing overseas and never returned to the NBA.

The Last Word on the Boston Celtics Trade

In my eyes, this is Danny Ainge’s greatest trade he’s ever made with the Boston Celtics, and I still wait for the day the team decides to retire Bass’ No. 30. I’m just joking. Sort of.

In all seriousness, Bass was a good starter with the Celtics. He was never going to be the best player on the court (except for in the playoffs, apparently), but his toughness and almost automatic mid-range jumper made it fun to root for him.

Verdict: If it really matters, the Celtics got a good one in Bass for a departing Davis and a guy who celebrated a missed dunk in an overtime loss once.