Several internet sources have reported that the Boston Celtics and Paul Pierce have agreed to a 4-year, $61 million contract. Ric Bucher of ESPN, however, reports that the deal is not officially completed. Supposedly, the Celtics and their captain are negotiating on whether or not the fourth year of the contract is guaranteed or not.
Bottom line here, though, is that Paul Pierce just went up a million notches in every Boston fan's book. This is absolutely phenomenal hometown discount. On the open market, given the caliber player and leader he is, most believe Pierce could be making closer to $90 million in a contract of similar length. Signing this one for $61 million is equivalent of a second-tier free agent out there (or even less in some cases) and it really helps the C's work with their roster.
So, if anyone had the impression that Pierce was selfish, all-about-the-money, and unfaithful to the team that has given him everything -- that's not the Truth.
all the espn analyzers were saying he was definitely trying to get like a max contract and none of them thought he would be back in boston. theyre all retarded
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