The Boston Celtics are experiencing this in real time as former first round draft pick Aaron Nesmith is currently starring for the Indiana Pacers. More Boston Celtics news: 5 Changes the Celtics Need to Make in Offseason Nesmith is coming off a 30-point effort in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals in which his Pacers mounted a furious comeback en route to an overtime win on the road versus the New York Knicks.

Yes, Nesmith is now the best player out of that initial trade. If the Celtics still had him, maybe he'd be the

Former Boston Celtics lottery pick Aaron Nesmith saved the Indiana Pacers in regulation in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals against the New York Knicks. When it seemed like the game was over, Nesmith put the Pacers on his back and helped stage a comeback.