Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce (L) drives to the basket past Chicago Bulls forward John Salmons (C), as Boston Celtics center Kendrick Perkins looks on, during the second quarter of Game 7 of their NBA Eastern Conference basketball playoff series in Boston, Massachusetts May 2, 2009. Reuters Pictures 7 months ago

Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce (L) drives to the basket past Chicago Bulls forward John Salmons (C), as Boston Celtics center Kendrick Perkins looks on, during the second quarter of Game 7 of their NBA Eastern Conference basketball playoff series in Boston, Massachusetts May 2, 2009.

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  1. Chicago Bulls guard John Salmons, left, collides with Portland Trail Blazers center Joel Przybilla on his way to the basket during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Monday, Nov. 23, 2009. Salmons scored 22 points as the Blazers beat the Bulls 122-98.
  2. CHICAGO - NOVEMBER 03: Charlie Bell #42 of the Milwaukee Bucks controls the ball under pressure from John Salmons #15 of the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on November 3, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois.
  3. CHICAGO - OCTOBER 29: John Salmons #15 of the Chicago Bulls looks to pass under pressure from Manu Ginobilli #20 of the San Antonio Spurs at the United Center on October 29, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois.

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  1. Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce, right, faces reporters as teammates Ray Allen, center, and Kevin Garnett look on during the team's NBA Basketball media day in Waltham, Mass., Monday, Sept. 28, 2009.
  2. Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce, right, faces reporters as teammates Ray Allen, center, and Kevin Garnett look on during the team's NBA basketball media day in Waltham, Mass., Monday, Sept. 28, 2009.
  3. Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce (34) dunks the ball against Toronto Raptors forward Chris Bosh (L) and Toronto Raptors center Rasho Nesterovic of Slovenia in the second half of their NBA basketball game in Boston, Massachusetts November 27, 2009. Pierce was called for a technical foul on the play.
  4. Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce (R) drives to the basket around Toronto Raptors forward Hedo Turkoglu of Turkey in the first quarter of their NBA basketball game in Boston, Massachusetts November 27, 2009.
  5. Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce, right, reacts after a Celtics score, next to Kendrick Perkins in the third quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors, Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, in Boston. The Celtics won 116-103.
  6. Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce (34) drives to the basket ahead of Philadelphia 76ers' Willie Green (33) and into 76ers' Primoz Brezec, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. The Celtics beat the 76ers 113-110.
  7. Chicago Bulls guard John Salmons, left, collides with Portland Trail Blazers center Joel Przybilla on his way to the basket during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Monday, Nov. 23, 2009. Salmons scored 22 points as the Blazers beat the Bulls 122-98.
  8. Chicago Bulls guard John Salmons, left, reaches in on Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Monday, Nov. 23, 2009. Roy scored 18 points and Salmons scored 22 as the Blazers beat the Bulls 122-98.
  9. Chicago Bulls forward John Salmons, left, puts up a shot as Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum defends during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, in Los Angeles.
  10. Chicago Bulls guard John Salmons, left, goes airborne as he looks to pass off against Sacramento Kings's Beno Udrih, of Slovenia, center, and Spencer Hawes during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009.
  11. Chicago Bulls' John Salmons, left, talks to official Bennett Salvatore during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Bobcats in Chicago, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009. The Bulls won 93-90.
  12. Chicago Bulls' John Salmons, left, battles for a loose ball with Charlotte Bobcats' Gerald Wallace during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009. The Bulls won 93-90.
  13. Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett, right, and teammate Ray Allen watch the video display on the scoreboard during the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bulls in their NBA basketball game in Boston, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009. The Celtics beat the Bulls 118-90.
  14. Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen, left, and Chicago Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich battle for the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009. Allen had 20 points in the Celtics' 118-90 win.
  15. Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce celebrates after hitting a three-pointer against the Chicago Bulls during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Boston, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009. Pierce had 22 points in the Celtics' 118-90 win.
  16. Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo (front) drives to the basket past Celtics forward Kevin Garnett (top L), Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace (top C) and Bobcats guard D.J. Augustin (R) in the second quarter of their NBA basketball game in Boston, Massachusetts October 28, 2009.

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