The pitch is what caught Brown's attention

If 38-year-old P.J. Brown were to win his first NBA title, the Celtics would be able to raise a 17th championship banner. (Jim Davis/Globe Staff)

By Barbara Matson

Globe Staff / June 3, 2008

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What if it had been Kobe Bryant driving down Canal Street on that day in February, instead of Paul Pierce? What if it had been Bryant who spotted free agent P.J. Brown walking along the street in New Orleans and leaned out of his car window to shout, "C'mon man, come to Los Angeles, we need you." (Full article: 1076 words)