Gary Payton has change of heart and decides to play with Celtics

BOSTON, United States (AFP) - Gary Payton has had a change of heart and reported to the Boston Celtics training camp.
After saying a couple of months ago he didn't want to leave California following his August 6 trade from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Celtics, Payton showed up.
The aging point guard missed an August 13 deadline for his physical test after the deal. On August 28, he was arrested in California for suspected drink driving.
The Lakers dealt Payton, forward Rick Fox and a first-round pick to the Celtics for centre Chris Mihm, guards Marcus Banks and Chucky Atkins and a second-round pick. Fox has decided to retire.
When Payton expressed displeasure the trade was changed and Boston took back Banks and sent forward Jumaine Jones to the Lakers.
Payton, who makes 5.4 million dollars a season, struggled in Los Angeles, averaging 14.6 points - his lowest since the 1992-93 season.
Nicknamed "The Glove" for his strong defence, Payton was elected to the NBA all-defensive first team eight consecutive seasons from 1994-2001 and ranks fifth all-time in steals with 2,243.