Pierce Won't Demand Trade

by Jeff Clark on Apr 19, 2007 4:54 AM EDT in Boston Celtics News & Links

Pierce claimed there was no truth to speculation he would ask for a trade if the Celtics failed to land the No. 1 or No. 2 pick in the May 22 draft lottery. He remains in wait-and-see mode. But when asked if he was committed to the Celtics, Pierce, like Ainge, chose his words carefully.
"I've been committed to this organization for nine years," said Pierce. "So, I think everybody knows that when I re-signed to an extension last year."

Ainge commented:

"Paul signed a $90 million contract to play with the Boston Celtics. He made it clear to us he wanted to play out his career [here]. I know Paul wants to win as bad as anybody and I want Paul to win. [Co-owner] Wyc [Grousbeck] wants to win. Doc wants Paul to win. We will do all we can to help Paul have team success and Paul will do all he can to help us have team success. That's what the partnership is. That's why we signed him to a long-term contract. That's what we expect of Paul."

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in order for pierce to us in addition he has to try to mimic his 2002 physical form

guys like marion, l. james, deng, bryant have him for supper on defense

he needs to come in top notch shape start of next year

by Triboy16 on Apr 19, 2007 7:30 AM EDT reply actions

in the video, did you see him slip up

when they asked him about a potential Gasol, garnett or J.O deal he said

“we will be acquiring” before correcting himself.

I think Wyc has told him to use the chips to get a marquee guy, obviously we have the chips to get a deal done

by Rida on Apr 19, 2007 8:11 AM EDT reply actions

stay with us Paul ;)

by marseye on Apr 19, 2007 8:16 AM EDT reply actions

Props to Shira Springer, good interview, she pressed him at the right points in the interview and good questions in the first segemnt.

by Master Po on Apr 19, 2007 8:41 AM EDT reply actions

paul is a warrior and loaded with skills. less will be on him next year. i hear him asking for vet(s). he needs guys who play within the game as it presents itself. if all doc and danny say is true, ie the younguns were not responding to coaching, you either change the coach or change the players. it feels like they are going to change some of the players.

by nazzbo on Apr 19, 2007 9:21 AM EDT reply actions