Before Horford, there was this belief that top level NBA free agents wouldn’t come to Boston. He was twice and NBA All-Defensive team selection and scored over 5,000 points in a Celtics uniform this decade. I try not to think about it. Pierce, who was raised in Inglewood, a suburb of Los Angeles, California, was the star of his Inglewood High School, playing basketball his junior and senior years. It wasn’t just his production, but his demeanor. Boston Celtics' Al Horford (42) (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)AP. Boston Celtics' Ray Allen (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)AP. It often feels hard to believe that I.T. It's really bothering me. On June 5, 2008, in Game 1 of the 2008 against the Los Angeles Lakers, Pierce was injured in the third quarter and was carried off the court in serious pain. In the 2005-06 NBA season, Pierce had the highest points-per-shot average among the top 30 scorers in the league, indicating that he is an efficient and consistent player. Pierce, who has been with the Celtics for 10 years, is tied with Zydrunas Ilgauskas of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks for fourth place among active players who have played their entire NBA career for one team. The 2020 NBA draft on Nov. 18 will be held virtually and hosted from ESPN's studios in Bristol, Connecticut, the NBA and ESPN announced Thursday. New Digs; An Additional Opinion on the MVP Race: Dirk Nowitzki Pierce is able to take the ball to the rim. In the historic Game 3 of that series, he led the Celtics to the biggest fourth-quarter comeback in NBA playoff history. READ: Boston Celtics’ Jaylen Brown was in the gym two days after 2018-19 season ended, and results are showing, Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)AP. Member of the 2006 Basketball (Did not play due to an elbow injury). Pierce is a Nike spokesperson, starring in their "Told You" print ad campaign. The 2009-10 season counts toward this decade because it’s not like 2019-20 can be included and this is a 10-season snapshot. Pierce makes a last-second winning shot against the Hawks on Nov 12, 2008. His half brother Jay Hosey played basketball for University of Wyoming|Wyoming, and another half brother Steve Hosey played right field for the San Francisco Giants. There were a lot of guys who were good in short stretches (Brandon Bass), players who had better numbers than their play would indicate (Jeff Green) and players who were more valuable (Marcus Smart) than their numbers would suggest. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about small forward Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (AP Photo/Sarah Stier)AP. While this All-Decade team is a 13-player active roster, it’s not exactly the sort of team a good GM would construct given it’s lack of size on the bench. Dec. 19 - New England Patriots All-Decade Team, Dec. 30 - Top 25 Boston Athletes from 2010-2019. Along with forward Antoine Walker, Pierce led the Celtics to the playoffs in 2002 for the first time in seven years and on to the Eastern Conference Finals. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. But he’s already been good enough to land a spot here already. Pierce has had a sprained hand since early November. Paul Anthony Pierce (October 13, 1977) in Oakland, California), nicknamed The Truth, is a small forward/shooting guard for the Boston Celtics. Prior to the 2008, he expressed great excitement at the Celtics' acquisitions of fellow All-Stars Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett, and at the chance to contend for a championship. Being good for multiple years matters more than being amazing for one or two, although players fitting both descriptions make the team. Boston Celtics' Jaylen Brown (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)AP. Pierce was also selected for the United States National Basketball team for the 2006 FIBA World Championship, but did not compete because of minor off-season surgery. Kyrie Irving (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)Getty Images. Acquired: Drafted No. The former 10th overall pick made the All-Star team in two-thirds of his Celtics career. It was kind of an odd decade for the Boston Celtics. Intangibles matter here too. His nickname, The Truth, was accorded him by Shaquille O'Neal. Made a cameo appearance in the movie The Game Plan. He followed up this stellar season with an injury riddled 2006-07 campaign that saw him miss the first significant stretch of games in his career, due to a stress reaction in his foot. 10 overall by Boston in 1998 All rights reserved (About Us). Pierce spent his post-title summer trying to lose weight to win another championship. According to Gary Dzen, author of the Boston Globe's Celtic Blog, Pierce uses his body better than any other player in the NBA. Amin Elhassan asserts that Christian Wood possesses a skill set that every team could benefit from, and Paul Pierce wants that team to be the Celtics. NBA draft to be held virtually at ESPN studios on Nov. 18. He has six career triple-doubles, the most recent on March 8, 2006. Every time it starts to get better, it gets hit." Pierce became the first Celtics player since Larry Bird to reach 2,000 points in a single season. Pierce makes a last-second winning shot against the Hawks on Nov 12, 2008. His famous Game 7 vs. Washington and an attempt to give the roster a little more size balance eventually tipped the scale his way. It felt like more than that. On April 28, 2008, Pierce was fined $25,000 by the NBA for an alleged menacing gesture after falling to the ground and being taunted by Al Horford in Game 3 of the First Round in the 2008 NBA Playoffs against the Atlanta Hawks on April 26, 2008. However, he came back to the court only a few minutes later to spark the Celtics with 15 points in the third quarter en route to a 98–88 victory. He was named the 2008 NBA Finals MVP in his first trip to the NBA Finals. Nevertheless, Pierce was the only Celtic to start all 82 games in the 2000–01 season. On March 8, 2006, Pierce extended his franchise-record streak of 30-point games at 8. He also participated in the 1995 McDonald's All-American Game alongside future stars Kevin Garnett, Stephlon Marbury, Vince Carter, and Antawn Jamison, and was a contestant in the game's Slam Dunk Contest, which was won by Carter. Ironically, Pierce is the only player left from the moment Ainge took over. If Tatum isn’t among the starters on the 2020-29 all-decade team, a lot of people are going to be surprised. Subscribe to MassLive.com. Has been featured in several video games. After the game, James stated that he feels that Pierce is the top at the position in the Eastern Conference (NBA). It will feature All-Decade teams from the Celtics, Patriots, Red Sox and Bruins as well as the top 25 Boston athletes during that time period. Pierce has averaged 23.2 points per game over his 9-year NBA career and is a 6-time NBA All-Star. Rondo was too valuable not to include. Paul Pierce has a history of saying whatever comes to mind – especially when it comes to the current state of the NBA. Sources claimed this gesture was a gang-related hand sign, but Danny Ainge, general manager of the Boston Celtics, stated that Pierce has been repeatedly doing it before and that it was not gang-related hand sign-related, but rather a symbol used within the team. Pierce told a journalist from Eleftheros Typos that he feels very comfortable in Greece, because there are a lot of Greeks in Boston and also in California, the state where he grew up. Boston Celtics' Avery Bradley (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)AP. Pierce scored 19 of his 28 point total during the fourth quarter, and the Celtics recovered from a 21 point 4th quarter deficit to defeat the New Jersey Nets. At its height, the mutual love between him and Boston felt like a toned down and only slightly toned down version of the city’s affection for David Ortiz. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (each updated 1/1/20). He doesn’t get the attention Isaiah Thomas does, but his grind and hustle were a huge part of the Celtics resurgence. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Still a key piece before leaving for Miami, Allen was still near his peak at the beginning of the decade. He entered the NBA Draft after his junior year and was selected with the 10th overall pick in the first round of the 1998 NBA Draft by the Boston Celtics. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)AP. He has also appeared an ad for Spalding with the tagline "The truth has a nice ring to it". Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)in New York, Saturday, April 20, 2013. Kevin Pelton ranks the best by statistical projections. It will feature All-Decade teams from the Celtics, Patriots, Red Sox and Bruins as well as the top 25 Boston athletes during that time period. He scored at least 30 points for the 13th time in 14 games (between February 4 and March 12), the best such stretch in Celtics history. NBA trade season and free agency are nearly upon us. Pierce ends the Atlanta Hawks' six-game season-opening sweep in the November 12th game with a 20-foot jumper in the final half-second of the game, winning the game 103-102. So often the conversation about Brown is based on what he can be or what he’s becoming. Yet, he also told Boston Common magazine he plans to retire in Boston. Note: This is the first in a MassLive series looking back at Boston sports from 2010-2019. Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)AP. He also exhibits mental toughness that helps the team thrive in clutch situations. Boston Celtics power forward Kevin Garnett, left, and teammate Paul Pierce (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)AP. ... F - Paul Pierce. Pierce told the Boston Herald that he wouldn't mind retiring in Greece or even playing for a Greek team. 2020 NBA free agency and trades: Latest buzz, news and reports. He was an elite passer and an indispensable piece of that era’s success. Member of the US national team in the 2002 FIBA World Championship. READ: Isaiah Thomas vs. Celtics: Former Boston star shows glimpses of old brilliance in return to Garden, Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo (AP Photo/Nick Wass)AP. Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett bond after KG's election into HOF, Kansas' all-time starting 5 according to Paul Pierce, Paul Pierce answers five burning NBA questions, Pierce makes shocking confession about wheelchair exit, On this date: Pierce exits in wheelchair, returns to win, Pierce says he had a better career than Wade. Most points scored in a game at TD Banknorth Garden: Most points scored in a half (including Overtime): Most points scored in an overtime period: Most three-point field goals made, career: Most three-point field goals attempted, career: Most free throws attempted in one season: Most free throws made without a miss, playoffs: Most points scored in one half, playoffs: Highest scoring average through one month: Only Celtics player in franchise history to lead the NBA in total points scored in a season, scoring.

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