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Celtics sign Mikki Moore For Rest

Posted By karanvir007 on Feb 25, 2009   FROM: sports.yahoo.com report abuse

The seven footer Mikki Moore had signed the Boston Celtics for the rest on Tuesday, who was recently waived by Sacramento on 19, February last week, He is expected to make his own decision after clearing waivers and becoming an unrestricted free agent. Celtics sign Mikki Moore for rest photoThe Boston Celtics knew they needed extra piece in order to repeat as NBA champs. Mikki Moore averaged 3.5 points and 3.3 rebounds in 16.5 minutes a game for Sacramento in 46 games this season. He played in 3 games for the celtics on a ten day contract in the 2002-03 season. An veteran who has played for eight teams. Including Dallas, Denver and New Orleans, Still, several playoff-contending teams were interested in signing him.

Celtics president Danny Ainge said to Moore's energy, length, experience and skill, along with his enthusiasm to come to Boston, and he was very excited to come to Boston. Moore has career averages of 5.9 points and 3.9 boards in 510 games over ten season with 9 different teams.

Moore agent said, ' It was a tough decision for Moore', but he is known Celtics coach Doc. Rivers, they have a good relationship for a long time. And they are the defending champs and they have a heck of an opportunity to get back to the Finals, at the end of the day.

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