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Before joining the Golden State Warriors on a six-year, $80-million contract in 2010, Lee heard from the Celtics, who were fresh off a seven-game Finals loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Boston could only offer the mid-level exception, but wanted Lee to know he would be a welcome addition if he decided not to cash in on a bigger contract. If he had signed with the Celtics, he would have joined a core that included Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Rajon Rondo.