The Boston Celtics have a need for a pivot, something the team had before Al Horford's second stint in Beantown, and have once again with No. 42 across the coun

Drafted by the then-St. Louis (now, Atlanta) Hawks in 1964, Silas would play for them and the Phoenix Suns before he was dealt to the Celtics in 1972. The McClymonds High graduate would win two of his three titles with Boston, and go on to play for the Denver Nuggets and Seattle SuperSonics before starting a three-decade career as an NBA coach.

The sobriquet was given to the Celtics champion center in his playing days with Boston for his stoic demeanor, for starters.

Jayson Tatum remains out for the Celtics' clash with the Bucks on December 11, 2025, due to Achilles repair. Despite his absence, Boston is on a five-

During his time suiting up for the Celtics, Dawson wore only jersey No. 45 and put up 4.0 points and 1.5 rebounds per game.