was Paul Pierce offered to the Blazers in a package for the rights to the #1?

[keltsfan]

HOF's Offered For Top Pick

Jul 1 - As Kevin Pritchard drove to Eugene to watch a play with his daughter
on May 23, less than 24 hours after winning the lottery, Pritchard took a
call from an Eastern Conference general manager, with whom he had past
dealings. The executive made an offer that was moderate in shock value: A
five-time All-Star and this year's lottery pick in exchange for the No. 1
pick and the Blazers' 2008 first-round pick. A team within the Blazers
division proposed a trade involving a future Hall of Famer and a standout
rookie for the Blazers' No. 1 pick. 

As Pritchard described it, he stayed up until 3 a.m. in his hotel room with
his staff considering the offer. With bright lights illuminating the court
below, Pritchard sat in a darkened corner with the general manager. The
general manager wanted the Blazers' No. 1 pick. And he was willing to offer
a player that will be a first-ballot Hall of Famer. 

Within the span of 24 hours, the Blazers had offers for two certain Hall of
Famers in exchange for the No. 1 pick.