Paul Pierce is lobbying for the Celtics to do whatever it takes to get valuable reserve James Posey back with the team next season, according to The Boston Herald.

"He?s just huge for us," Pierce said Monday, "and if you?ve got to spend extra, I probably would."

He also understands where Posey is coming from as a player.

"You?ve got to understand the position ?Pose? is in. I mean, he?s 31 years old, and this is probably going to be the last contract he?s going to get, so I guess he?s looking for a little extra security - maybe a little more than we?re willing to give him," Pierce added. "But, hopefully, we can retain him, and he can look at what we offer him as a sense of security."