Angie and Pierce both promised him that Tim Duncan had agreed to join the Celtics.
Right now, it's no longer a secret that Duncan wants to leave San Antonio.
Although the Spurs coaching staff, led by Popovich, frequently stated publicly that they are confident in keeping Duncan.
But for Duncan, who has been unable to move past last season's Western Conference Semifinals, he is no longer resistant to changing to a new environment to continue his career.
However, Angie hadn't officially contacted Duncan before planning Carter's future.
Because only by securing Carter first...
Angie could then take Carter's contract to San Antonio to persuade that fundamental player.
"Tim, now we have superstars like Vince and Paul, and young players with infinite potential like Al Horford. If you are willing to join us, we will surely be able to achieve great things together!"
"Hmm..."
