"The first time Rasheed Wallace told Celtics coach Doc Rivers he was thinking of hanging up his sneakers was three days before Game 7 of the Finals. He called Rivers the night before the game and told him he would leave everything on the floor, coming closer to the realization that he was done. Yesterday, reports had Wallace deciding to retire, although his agent said it wasn't yet final.

Wallace had a conversation with agent Bill Strickland last night and informed him that he is strongly considering retirement.

"If I had to bet my money, I would say he's done,'' Strickland said. "But he has not made a final decision yet. But he is leaning toward retiring.''

Strickland said one factor that could encourage Wallace's return would be another chance to play for Rivers and with Ray Allen and Paul Pierce. But he also told Strickland during the season that he wants to spend more time with his family. Two of his sons were fixtures in the Celtics' locker room."