NEW YORK - Feeling he was close to a deal for Paul Pierce, a thought crossed Billy King's mind. ''I asked, 'What about KG?''" the Nets general manager said. Yes, Brooklyn is also getting Kevin Garnett - and a real shot at contending for a championship. ''I would say ending today it's a good day for the organization,'' King said Friday on a conference call. And it's the close of a championship chapter in the Celtics' storied history. Boston's blockbuster breakup is complete. Pierce and Garnett are Brooklyn-bound, and it's the Nets who are thinking big as they head into their second season in their new home. ''Today, the basketball gods smiled on the Nets,'' team owner...
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