Pierce, Celtics renew an official four-year contract with the Green Army left behind the truth
DENVER July 16 The Boston Celtics announced today that the team had formally with forward Paul - Pierce completed contract, but the specific details of the contract is not disclosed. However, according to previously, "Boston Herald" reported that Pierce is likely to accept a 4 year contract worth 61 million U.S. dollars.
after this season, crashed out of the finals, Pierce gave up the final year of the original contract value of 21.51 million U.S. dollars in salary, then it reached a pay cut with the Celtics contract agreement. "I am very pleased to now be able to return to Boston." Pierce said, "I have been stressed, I am very happy to re-sign with the team and very much want to retire here has been hit."
worth mentioning is that if Pierce smooth completion of the contract with the Celtics up to 4 years of marriage, then the "truth" in the green jersey in the first military force will be extended to 16 years, and this is also tied for the team's history The legendary John - Haweiqike team to maintain the effectiveness of the longest records.
"Paul is the cornerstone of our team over the past decade, we are happy for his return." Celtics president Danny - Danny Ainge said in a statement the team, "he brings to our team countless glory, we can not go giving up such a great player. "
from 1998 to the 10th pick in the NBA League since his admission, Pierce on has been Celtic. During this period, he not only for the city in 2008, brought back a championship trophy, but also by virtue of their superior in performance during the Finals, was named the Finals Most Valuable Player award. Last season, Pierce led the Celtics with two strong enemy knights and magic grams, among the Finals again, but unfortunately, they finally 3 to 4 loss to Kobe-led Lakers. Effectiveness in the Celtics last 12 years, Pierce averaged 22.5 points score can be achieved, and can grab 6.1 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.5 steals.
"Ever since that day he entered the NBA, I have seen his life as Celtic will now Paul was a step in this direction. He got through the final championship and MVP trophy He is truly great player. "Celtic boss Vic - Groesbeck said.
this summer, in addition to successfully leave Pierce, the Celtics star Ray has with another - became the renewal of the agreement Allendale. At the same time to reinforce Rasheed - Wallace retired after the vacancy, the team also pulled to the Jermaine - O'Neal, and successfully coach left over can be - Rivers.
this view, although the new season, the Heat hope the Big Three is heard this confidence, but denied that the foundation of a successful team to keep the Celtics, will continue to be an Eastern Conference can not be ignored force.
(Kobayashi)
