Paul Pierce is the only holdover from when Danny Ainge took over on May 9, 2003. Here is how he built the team:
Date%Player%How acquired%Ainge's comment
6-26-03%Kendrick Perkins%27th pick, acquired in trade for picks%"We felt he was the best big man in the draft."
6-25-04%Tony Allen%Drafted 25th overall%"He's just tough."
8-2-05%Brian Scalabrine%Signed as free agent%"I think he's going to help us before the playoffs are over."
6-28-06%Rajon Rondo%21st pick, acquired in trade%"We loved his speed and quickness."
6-28-06%Leon Powe%2nd-round pick, acquired in trade%"He was too good to pass up in the second round."
6-28-07%Ray Allen%Trade for Delonte West, Wally Szczerbiak%"We felt he would complement Paul Pierce."
6-28-07%Glen Davis%2nd-round pick, acquired in trade%"He's a presence in the middle."
7-31-07%Kevin Garnett%Trade for Al Jefferson, 4 other players, 2 picks%"He's not only a great player, he's a leader."
8-9-07%Eddie House%Signed as free agent%"He's a fearless scorer."
8-27-07%James Posey%Signed as free agent%"He's one of my favorite players."
3-4-08%Sam Cassell%Signed as free agent%"We got him for his fearlessness, experience."
3-22-08%P.J. Brown%Signed as free agent%"We convinced him to help us."
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