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Jason Terry: It didn't take me long to embrace being a Celtic. I hate whoever they hate. The Lakers are number one up there and the Heat aren't too far behind. Doc tells us every day to think about the Heat. Not only does he tell us, but the film plays over and over if you go to the practice facility. Before practice and after practice, that series [2012 Eastern Conference Finals] is playing over and over on the television. We start off the season against them (Oct. 30 in Miami). Obviously the road to the championship goes through the champions and that's the Miami Heat. I take it on. I take it on personally. This is just a part of me, my make up, and my character. I'm just so happy to be on a team with guys who are just as passionate as I am because that's how I play every day. You know Kevin Garnett is probably the most passionate guy I've ever been around. I've only been around a month and a-half, but he plays the way I do. ESPN.com

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As the sixth man on this team, I definitely bring that energy and ability to make shots right now. I don't need a warm up. When I come into in the game, I'm ready to go. I'm going to give you all I have. This team is a mix of veterans and new guys. I'm one of the veterans. I'm definitely a spiritual and emotional leader. Not only for the guys off the bench, but for the entire team. I am a champion. I've won one like Pierce, KG and Rondo have. So I give us that experience too. ESPN.com

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Jason Terry turns the tables on his new Boston fans by asking for THEIR autographs. The hilarious second episode of his new NOC series, "Jason Terry is a Celtic." Celtics Blog

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Mete Aktas: Jason Terry told me that he spoke with D.Nowitzki after signing with the Celtics and said: "We're cool with Dirk. We are still friends" Twitter @MeteAktas76

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In that case, the contrast would stand out in neon. Allen is the big, fluid, Hall of Fame shooter with metronomic form. Terry is the scrapper who can manufacture points off the dribble, and also run a pick-and-roll when Rajon Rondo is on the bench. “We’re two different players, and hopefully I’ll bring something that Ray didn’t,” said Terry. “Obviously Ray was a great player for this franchise over the years, and brought them the championship in ’08, but our games are totally different. “He’s 6-foot-5 and I’m 6-foot-2, but I am the JET, and I like to fly, so we’ll see what happens,” said Terry, referring to his nickname, which is short for Jason Eugene Terry. “Comparisons will be thrown out there, but we’re two totally different players.” Boston Herald

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Great JT quotes: when asked about Ray Allen, Jason Terry replied, "who?" When asked about the Celtics only mustering up 2 points from the bench in Game 7 of the ECF, Terry said, "that won't happen with me here." Celtics Blog

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Gary Dzen: Jason Terry at today's golf tournament: "My mission is to kill, whether it's the Heat, whether it's the Lakers. Hopefully both." Twitter @GlobeGaryDzen

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The text message alert woke him at around 8 p.m. on Tuesday night. Dionte Christmas had been taking a nap, part of his routine to get more rest in preparation for his first NBA season. He reached for his phone and read the question on the screen. “Me and Jason are going to the gym. You want to come?” The message came from a mutual friend of Christmas and Jason Terry. The rookie bolted out of bed, grabbed his gym gear, and headed from his hotel to the Boston Celtics practice facility in Waltham for an impromptu workout session with his new teammate. “I definitely wasn’t going to miss an opportunity to do that,” Christmas told CSNNE.com in a telephone interview. “So I got right up. He said, ‘We’ll be in the gym in five minutes.’ I was there in three minutes.” CSNNE.com

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In August, the two officially met as teammates when they spent the week at Reebok’s Canton, Mass., headquarters with fellow athletes John Wall, Jameer Nelson, Ramon Sessions, and Maalik Wayns. They worked out together, ate group dinners, and relaxed by going bowling. During this time, Christmas and Terry also began developing a relationship that quickly evolved as the summer continued. “Once we got to Boston, Jason told me he was going to look after me,” Christmas said. “[He told me] we were going to get in the gym together a lot, he wanted to see me be the best player I could be for Boston and be the best person I could be, period.” CSNNE.com

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For Jason Terry, winning an NBA title was the ultimate as far as personal team achievements are concerned. But what could happen next would be sheer euphoria. “The bow was winning the championship, but the icing on the cake will be putting that jersey up in the rafters,’’ Terry told the Star-Telegram on Monday. “If it happens, I’ll be grateful.’’ Fort Worth Star-Telegram

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Terry, 34, also led the Mavs to the 2006 NBA Finals and helped them win the 2011 championship. In other words, he has built an impressive resume during his eight-year tenure with the Mavs. “When you start talking about a jersey in the rafters and stuff like that, he took us to the Finals and was the first point guard to do it, and all those consecutive 50-game seasons,’’ Terry said. “And then finally winning the championship. “The credentials are there. Now whether or not that happens, only God knows.’’ Fort Worth Star-Telegram

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Jason Terry is looking forward to the home-court support, the tradition, the emphasis on winning. But the Celtics also get style points from Terry, which is among the reasons he joined the team. “They play basketball,” Terry said. “Watching them on film, you pretty much already know it, but when you really sit down and watch it on film, it’s beautiful.’’ Boston Globe

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Speaking with Celtics.com's Molly McGrath, Terry -- drenched in sweat having just completed a workout -- explained why he expects to see Boston contend for a championship this coming season. "Well, your strong core group of veterans -- Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, Rondo, obviously the best point guard in the league," Terry said. "One of the greatest coaches to ever coach the game in Doc Rivers. And then a young nucleus. I mean, the young nucleus we have with the guys we drafted are incredible, and a healthy Avery Bradley. I think we'll be right there at the end, competing against Miami to win it all." ESPN.com

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For your viewing pleasure, Celtics guard Jason Terry shared photos of his newest tattoo: The C’s leprechaun logo balancing the Larry O’Brien championship trophy. The tattoo appears on his left biceps opposite another one of the trophy, which he got the summer before the Mavericks’ 2010-11 run to the NBA title. Coincidence? WEEI.com

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Jason Terry revealed a new tattoo that is sure to endear him to Boston Celtics fans. Terry, who played with the Mavericks the last eight seasons before signing with Boston in July, shared a few pictures of his new tattoo via Twitter on Saturday. His new ink features the Celtics’ leprechaun logo with the championship trophy swapped in where the leprechaun would otherwise be balancing a basketball on his finger. The tattoo appears on the inner part of Terry’s left biceps, opposite the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy tattoo on his right biceps. Larry Brown Sports

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"I thought Danny did a good job of trying to replace Ray Allen. As you know Ray Allen went off to Miami, on his choice, but he was a great teammate, it was fun playing with him. But I think the guys coming in here -- Jason Terry, Courtney Lee, trying to get a healthy Jeff Green, even some of our rookies -- I think we've added a lot more depth, and it's going to take a lot of pressure off me this upcoming season." ESPN.com

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Dwain Price: The NBA sked will be released Thur. But the Mavs will host Jason Kidd and the Knicks on 11/21, and host Jason Terry and the Celtics on 3/22. Twitter

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(Donnie) Nelson went on to say that: "Jason [Kidd] will be missed and he is appreciated beyond words. And at some point we're hoping to get that old number retired in the rafters.'' Nelson added that the Mavs also hope to retire Terry's jersey number one day. He gave kudos to a player who was known for hitting clutch baskets during his eight-year tenure with the Mavs. Fort Worth Star-Telegram

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Doc Rivers on Jason Terry: "I love it. And not only that, we really needed a guy that can score off the dribble, that can create a shot. I thought that was one of our big needs and getting Jason, we solved that need." #Celtics Sulia

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The Boston Celtics have signed free agent guard Jason Terry. The deal was reported earlier this month during a signing moratorium, then held up while the Celtics tried to work out a sign-and-trade agreement with the Dallas Mavericks. Boston Globe

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