J.R. Giddens might have been swayed by all of the trappings - the championship banners and retired numbers - when he met the media in the Celtics [team stats]’ Waltham practice facility Tuesday.

But the impending rookie also has business sense. Unable to reach a quick agreement on his rookie contract with the Celtics, the guard declined to participate in the start of yesterday’s rookie and free agent camp.

By late morning, he had flown back to his home in Oklahoma City.