NBA Trade Verdict

Celtics Win

Boston acquired 2017 first-round pick (#3 Jayson Tatum); 2019 first-round pick (#14 Romeo Langford) from 76ers in exchange for 2017 first-round pick (#1 Markelle Fultz).

June 19, 2017 Boston Celtics / Philadelphia 76ers Record confidence: Private Record

Boston Celtics Received

Draft Pick 2017 first-round pick (#3 Jayson Tatum )
Draft Pick 2019 first-round pick (#14 Romeo Langford )

Philadelphia 76ers Received

Draft Pick 2017 first-round pick (#1 Markelle Fultz )

Trade Analysis

Boston Celtics Perspective

Ainge moved down two spots and drafted Tatum, who became 5-time All-NBA and 2024 champion. Fultz suffered thoracic outlet syndrome and never reached All-Star status. The extra first became Langford, but Tatum alone makes this a franchise-defining win.

Philadelphia 76ers Perspective

Philadelphia moved from No. 3 to No. 1 for Markelle Fultz, sending Boston the pick used on Jayson Tatum and a future first that became Romeo Langford. Injuries limited Fultz to 33 games as a 76er, while Tatum became a perennial All-NBA star and champion. The cost makes this a historic loss.