Pierce willing to restructure the last year of his deal.

[GroverTheClover]

Just heard it on Sports Hub that Pierce in an interview with Dickerson last night said he was willing to (I'm doing a horrible job of paraphrasing) "do anything to keep the team nucleus together including restructure his deal".

If this is so, kudos to the Captain.

[RAcker]

All I can say to this is: 

[BudweiserCeltic]

It'll probably mean more guaranteed money over a span of years. Makes sense for both parties.

[Chris]

Well, he can't "restructure", this isn't the NFL, but he could opt out of the last year, and then sign a new contract.  Ultimately, though I think it all comes down to what the C's are willing to do for him.  If they are willing to give him a 4 year, $60 million deal, if he doesn't pick up his $22 million option, then I am sure he will do it.  However, if they are only willing to give him 3 years, $35 million, I don't see him agreeing to it. 

[Green Blooded]

Donny made the comment last night (several times) that Pierce had 6 more years left in him, which I am not sure about that, but Pierce will end his career a Celtic. I don't see him signing anything more than 3 years right now. He may even do 1 yr deals until he retires. I think he will take significantly less in order to possibly win another ring or two.

[makaveli]

That is a true player that loves winning and his team...

[JSD]

It makes sense for both Paul and the Celtics. Remember, you heard it hear first if it happens 


http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?topic=32112.msg591623#msg591623

[slamtheking]

I'll believe it when I see it.

[bigal534]

the exact quote was: "i wanna do whats best for the team, you know, i mean, if that means doin whatever to keep guys here...uhh and making this team team strong for the next 3 to 4 years then I'm willing to do it."

[GroverTheClover]

the exact quote was: "i wanna do whats best for the team, you know, i mean, if that means doin whatever to keep guys here...uhh and making this team team strong for the next 3 to 4 years then I'm willing to do it."

TP for getting the exact quote.

[MaineBleedsGreen]

I could see him opting out and signing a 3 year deal, with eyes looking towards an additional 2-3 year deal when that one comes up ... or atleast that's what I want to believe.

ideally I'd like 3 years $45mil for the first and then maybe 2 years for $15mil with a team option for a 3rd year at $8mil. Oh how fun it is to dream.

[bigal534]

i really think hes going to opt out and resign a 4 yr 30 mil deal. and I also think its going to be backloaded so we have more of an option for next summer.

Paul Pierce is a special person, special player, and True Celtic that will obviously make the sacrifice for the betterment of the team.

TP Paul Pierce!!!

[Roy Hobbs]

i really think hes going to opt out and resign a 4 yr 30 mil deal. and I also think its going to be backloaded so we have more of an option for next summer.

Paul Pierce is a special person, special player, and True Celtic that will obviously make the sacrifice for the betterment of the team.

TP Paul Pierce!!!

I think the chances of him signing for 4 years, $30 million are basically nil.  In effect, he'd be signing a 3 year, $9 million extension.  Winning matters to Pierce, but I doubt he's going to take 20 cents on the dollar.

[JSD]

i really think hes going to opt out and resign a 4 yr 30 mil deal.

He would lose almost $14 million that first year (2011) alone. Why would he do that? It makes no sense...

[xmuscularghandix]

That is a true player that loves winning and his team...

we've got a couple of true players around here