If the Boston Celtics' rebuilding plan eventually works out for the best, fans of the team will have Paul Pierce to thank. After all, it was Pierce who convinced Kevin Garnett to waive his no-trade clause and join him in the megadeal that sent both of them to the Brooklyn Nets.
According to Mark Murphy of the Boston Herald, Pierce said it wasn't easy:
Kevin was like, 'Well, I don’t know.' I was like, ‘You know what’s going on in Boston, the Clippers situation seems to be dead. So what do you think big fella? I know you don’t want to retire. You have too much in the tank and you love the game too much.’
Sometimes you just have to tell Kevin to think about it. He reacts to everything. His initial reaction to everything is, ‘No.’ Kevin, I have $100 million . . . ‘No.’ Then he has to sit back and think about it, and once he warms up to it, then he makes his decision. I knew his initial reaction was going to be against it, but I knew this was going to be a long conversation, too.
So, why should Celtics fans be glad Pierce talked KG into waivi ...
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Should Celtics Fans Be Mad Paul Pierce Talked Kevin Garnett into Nets Trade?
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