The Sporting News' Baseline blog passes along an interview in which Larry Brown explains why the 76'ers passed on Paul Pierce.
Basically, they made a promise to Larry Hughes… whom they selected with the #8 pick. Since the Bucks had worked out a trade with Dallas… that left Paul Pierce just hanging out there at #10.
Thanks Philly. How's that for a kick in the sack?
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