The first from that trade was in the Garnett deal. And what would Pierce have to do with anything? Pierce was playing the 2 at the time, and West could play 3-5 (and Eric Williams certainly wasn't blocking him). So if they do grab West since you seem to think Ainge was drafting for fit, doesn't that mean they aren't drafting Jefferson the following season and instead target someone like Jameer Nelson instead?
Banks and Perkins were always tied to the Celtics.
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16. Boston: Marcus Banks, G, UNLV - Maybe there is no "deal," but don't you think it's pretty convenient that Banks shut it down after working out for the Celtics? And the Celtics need what he has?
20. Boston: Kendrick Perkins, C, Ozen (Texas) HS - Hey, why not? Ainge said he misjudged Jermaine O'Neal at draft time. This kid has size (6-10) and, apparently, the will and desire. A perfect pick for Ainge to put his mark on the franchise.
26. Minnesota: David West, F, Xavier - Maybe he goes higher than this, but, once you're past 20, you run into a lot of filled hotels. There's also a chance, supposedly, that Troy Bell might slip in here.