Found September 29, 2009 on 17 Banners:
PLAYERS: Tony Allen
TEAMS: Boston Celtics

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Patience has paid off for Lester Hudson, who signed a 1-year deal (http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/basketball/celtics/view.bg?articleid=1200765&format=&page=2&listingType=celt#articleFull), though it's unclear whether it's guaranteed or not:Rookie Lester Hudson, who has worked out patiently all summer without a contract, walked onto the floor with a new one-year deal in hand.“I was very anxious about it,” he said. “But it’s a great feeling. I got to work out with all of the guys on this team.”Hudson appears to be the last guard - and the 15th man - on the roster.Michael Sweetney also signed a deal: (http://www.telegram.com/article/20090929/NEWS/909290433/1009/SPORTS)The Celtics begin training camp with 16 players, one over the maximum, after the signings of second-round pick Lester Hudson and free agent forward Michael Sweetney. Still recovering from offseason foot surgery, Tony Allen isn’t ready to go full tilt yet.
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