Rookie guards involed in big AND1 sponsorship.
The two rookie guards
Tony Allen and
Delonte West, was this morning announced along with Wake Forests' point guard
Chris Paul and Illinois'
Dee Brown as the AND1 Young Guns.
AND1 Young Guns is a basket tour where the four players will be playing 4v4 against a team of normal americans. The first tour will take place in June 2005
The players will earn 500,000$ the first year, and the second year wage will be discussed after the first tour. They have signed a contract of 2 years.
After the release the two Boston guards played a 1on1 with their new AND1 Gear - Ofcourse sponsored by AND1. They will get new shoes when they need it, special shoes for all the players will be released within 2 years.
The Celtics Beat decided to take a chat with Delonte West and Tony Allen after their 1on1 show game.
So - I guess you must be very excited for this sponsorship?
Tony: Yeah I am very happy. It's 3 great guys that im going to play with, and I really love all the gear made by AND1. Right now I just can't wait until the 3rd of November.
Delonte: Just like Tony, im very happy. I've always thought of AND1 one of the best shoemakers out there, so its good to have them as a sponsor
Right now your both thought of being starters against the Sixers .. What should we expect of you?
Tony: Well im already nervous now, because the Sixers look very strong this year. I think my matchup is Andre Igoudala. Im glad I don't have to face Allen Iverson like Delonte
Delonte: I think you can expect alot of both of us in this season, and with time. Allen Iverson is prolly going to start as a PG. It's a rough start, but the league is hard too.
The last question - Will the Celtics enter the playoffs this year?
Tony: Yep, we will!
Delonte: I really hope we can enter the playoffs, and even better to win the Atlantic Division. The really threat is the Sixers, and if we beat them on Wednesday we will get a good start!
Doc is a very good coach, and the team is also a great mix of good players. There's no doubt about that we will enter the playoffs!
Tony Allen makes a alley-oop pass for himself.. (Pic 1 & 2). Delonte West won the game 24 to 22.