BradyManny
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Yeah but the way the cap is set up in the NBA, the C's can offer Jefferson much more money, and an extra year on a deal, whereas other teams couldn't. Most players don't leave their respective teams, and if they do, it's because they are not franchise types, and it comes via a sign and trade. Phoenix missed nothing from Johnson, and got 2 firsts, and Boris Diaw in return. Next years Atlanta pick is unprotected.
If you could guarantee me that Al Jefferson, Gerald Green, Rajon Rondo, the #5 pick we're about to make, and the ensuing number one picks in 08, will all be on this team in 5-8 years, I would trade Paul Pierce for a bag of potato chips (well, and some expensive but expiring contract, of course), and PP is one of my favorite players in the league.
But I don't think you can be sure of that. Ainge himself has gone on record saying he doesn't think he'll be able to retain all these guys. It's not just money or years, Boston is not a popular place for NBA players. If he really thinks they can retain the key players - Jefferson, Green, Rondo, whoever we draft at 5, then I'd agree with you and say blow it up ASAP.
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