Kevin Garnett has a decision to make, and that decision will likely determine in which direction the Boston Celtics choose to go this summer. Will he return for another year, or will he retire?
Surprisingly, it seems as if Garnett's eventual announcement will be the first domino to fall for the Celtics. If KG wants to come back for another season, then Boston will probably opt to bring the team back for another run.
If not, general manager Danny Ainge will almost certainly begin the rebuilding process.
You would think that the Celtics' decision on Paul Pierce would be the main factor in the path Ainge selects, as Pierce's $15 million salary for 2013-14 becomes guaranteed on July 1. If the Celtics waive him prior to that date, they would only be on the hook for $5 million. They could also trade him, in which case his contract would no longer be their problem.
But, based on a report from Steve Bulpett of the Boston Herald, the C's are waiting on Garnett's word before they do anything. Doc Rivers is undecided on his future, too, but logic dictates that he is more than likely holding off until he knows what is going on ...
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