Marquis Daniels opted to take less money to sign with the Celtics.

His agent, Glenn Schwartzman, told the Boston Globe that his client is focused on contending for a championship.

"It's his best chance to win a championship," Schwartzman said. "He played in the Finals in Dallas and he wants to have a chance to play for another one. He has a chance to play important minutes in a number of different areas for a team that has a chance to win the championship."

The Celtics and Pacers attempted to work out a sign-and-trade that would have netted Daniels more money, and he drew interest from the Bobcats, Mavericks, Rockets, Knicks and Magic on the open market.

"He was definitely offered more money, even without the sign-and-trade, with other teams," Schwartzman added. "But he felt strongly about Boston and the opportunity there. There were a couple other good situations, but Danny and Coach Rivers were most sincerely interested in him."