Glove would fit well in Boston

Updated: September 14, 2004, 9:22 AM ET

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By Terry Brown
NBA Insider

After 12-plus years in the same uniform, Gary Payton talked his way out of Seattle. Then he talked his way out of Milwaukee. Most recently, he talked his way out of Los Angeles. Now, with his Hall of Fame career in the balance, he is attempting to do the same thing in Boston, but he seems to be missing one major point.

Gary Payton needs the Celtics a lot more than they need him.

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