Former Boston Celtics player Sam Jones, left, is presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award by former Celtics player Bill Russell at The Sports Museum's annual The Tradition fundraiser and awards ceremony, in Boston, Wednesday, June 24, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

Former Boston Celtics player Sam Jones, left, is presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award by former Celtics player Bill Russell at The Sports Museum's annual The Tradition fundraiser and awards ceremony, in Boston, Wednesday, June 24, 2009.

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett gestures towards the crowd as he takes the court for the Celtics home opener, NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Bobcats in Boston, Massachusetts October 28, 2009.
  6. Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett gestures as he takes the court for the Celtics' home opener NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Bobcats in Boston, Massachusetts October 28, 2009.
  7. Charlotte Bobcats' Derrick Brown, right, shoots against Boston Celtics' Rasheed Wallace in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, in Boston. The Celtics won 92-59.
  8. Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce, left, and Kevin Garnett watch play from the bench in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Bobcats, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, in Boston. The Celtics won 92-59.
  9. Boston Celtics' Rajon Rondo (9) falls on Charlotte Bobcats' Gerald Wallace while battling for the ball in the third quarter of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, in Boston. The Celtics won 92-59.
  10. Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett yells toward the crowd before the tip off in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Bobcats, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, in Boston. The Celtics won 92- 59.
  11. Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce (34) drives between Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) and Zydrunas Ilgauskas, from Lithuania, during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, in Cleveland. Pierce scored 23 points to lead the Celtics to a 95-89 win.
  12. Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce (34) draws a charging foul on Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, in Cleveland. James scored 38 points to Pierce's 23, as the Celtics won 95-89.
  13. Boston Celtics' Eddie House, left, fouls Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, in Cleveland. James scored 38 points. The Celtics won 95-89.
  14. Boston Celtics' Rasheed Wallace takes a shot at the basket during a NBA basketball workout at the teams practice facility, Monday, Oct. 26, 2009 in Waltham, Mass. The Celtics are to play the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland Tuesday for their opening game of the regular season.
  15. Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce faces reporters following an NBA basketball workout at the teams practice facility, in Waltham, Mass., Monday, Oct. 26, 2009. The Celtics are to play the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland Tuesday for their opening game of the regular season.
  16. Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett takes a shot at the basket during a NBA basketball workout at the teams practice facility, in Waltham, Mass., Monday, Oct. 26, 2009. The Celtics are to play the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland Tuesday for their opening game of the regular season.

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