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You're under the false impression that Pierce and Jefferson can run up and down the floor for 85 possessions per game. It's rather simple. When your two best players play best in a half-court offense, you play a half-court offense.

In addition, Pierce, Garnett, and the remaining team [note this trade is only possible if the Celtics trade Szczerbiak and receive a poor contract from Minnesota, likely Jaric, but hopefully Blount, in my opinion] combine for about 64M in salary per year for the next three seasons. Pierce, Jefferson, Marion, and Szczerbiak will combine for about 55M alone. A Garnett trade helps the Celtics' cap management, in my opinion, and Garnett is also much more marketable than Marion or Jefferson.

Also, Pierce, Garnett, Horford > Pierce, Jefferson, Marion, in my opinion. Lastly, according to D'Antoni, the Suns are not dealing Marion for a high first-round selection.

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