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The Celtics officially announced the contract extension of star player Paul Pierce today in a press conference. The 3 year $59 million extension, which keeps Pierce in green for the next five years, was reached last week but officially announced today. Pierce actually declined the advice of his agent to test the free agent waters after the 2007-08 season and agreed to the deal himself. Its a good thing Theo Epstein isn’t the Celtics GM or else Pierce might get traded to the Reds next week.
I am extremely happy Paul Pierce will stay a Celtic for the next five years. Especially since he proved that the 2004-05 season that featured the Paul Pierce Pouty Bitch Face could in fact be an anomaly. Lets just hope that Ainge can actually get a decent ensemble cast together to help Paul out. I am not sure Sebastian Telfair is a step in the right direction, but that still remains to be seen. I’ll give him a game or two before I begin my criticisms.
Congrats Paul. Thank you for ignoring your agent. I’ll be cheering for you with the hope that your legacy includes bringing another Championship to Boston.
theaveragefan@bostonprosports.com
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