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Boston have re-signed guard Gary Payton just over a week after trading him to the Atlanta Hawks.
The Celtics dealt him and two other players to Atlanta for forward Antoine Walker.
After spending his first dozen years with Seattle, the 35-year-old has changed teams four times in two years.
Initially not happy with the Celtics, Payton was seeking a contract extension before he was traded to Atlanta.
The rebuilding Hawks acquired Payton for Walker only because they had to match contracts in the deal.
After being waived, Payton opted to rejoin the Celtics.
A likely future Hall of Famer, Payton was averaging 12.1 points and 6.1 assists in 54 games with them this season.
The Celtics have won three straight since acquiring Walker and lead the Atlantic Division. <!-- E BO -->
Boston have re-signed guard Gary Payton just over a week after trading him to the Atlanta Hawks.
The Celtics dealt him and two other players to Atlanta for forward Antoine Walker.
After spending his first dozen years with Seattle, the 35-year-old has changed teams four times in two years.
Initially not happy with the Celtics, Payton was seeking a contract extension before he was traded to Atlanta.
The rebuilding Hawks acquired Payton for Walker only because they had to match contracts in the deal.
After being waived, Payton opted to rejoin the Celtics.
A likely future Hall of Famer, Payton was averaging 12.1 points and 6.1 assists in 54 games with them this season.
The Celtics have won three straight since acquiring Walker and lead the Atlantic Division. <!-- E BO -->
