Paul Pierce

You Don't Get Farewell Tour; Pierce To Green

... Green isn’t exactly known as being the most respectful competitor, so perhaps it shouldn’t come as a surprise that he spent the early minutes of last night’s game against the Clippers telling Paul Pierce he isn’t a legend. Pierce, who will retire at the end of the season, was not in the game at the time, but Green called to him from the court, telling him nobody would give him a farewell tour. “Chasing that farewell tour. They don’t love you like that,” Green said. “You can’t get that farewell tour. They don’t love you like that.”. Green then said something else that was tough to hear through the broadcast before adding, “You thought you was Kobe?”. Draymond to Paul Pierce: “They don't love you like that, you thought you was Kobe?” __link__/Tq Oe 6 AJSZE. — SLAM Magazine (@SLAMonline) February 24, 2017. After the ...

Pierce On Board With China's Jr. Nba Program

... China in 2000, Los Angeles Clippers star Paul Pierce has seen interest in basketball mushroom in the world's most populous nation. The 10-time NBA All-Star has visited China many times since that first trip, which preceded the emergence of Yao Ming as a global superstar. Over the years, he has spent time in Beijing, Shenzhen, Shanghai and Guangzhou and said he recognizes a special passion for the sport there that compares favorably to the United States. "I feel like they love the game more than we do," Pierce said. "They're so excited in China to play the game of basketball. I enjoy going each and every year. They welcome you with open arms. The fans are amazing. I'm excited every time I go to China.". With that in mind, Pierce announced at the recent All-Star festivities in Louisiana that he will be a founding member of the Jr. NBA China Leadership Council, which will promote participation in youth basketball. Celebrity actor and singer Kris Wu and current NBA players Mike Conley of the Memphis Grizzlies , Aaron Gordon of the Orlando Magic , Zach La Vine of the Minnesota Timberwolves , Jeremy Lin of the Brooklyn Nets and C. ...

The Celtics Robbed The Nets In An Infamous Blockbuster Trade 4 Years Ago, And It's Still Paying Off Today

... a tight-knit, cohesive team and trail the Cleveland Cavaliers by just three games, many observers doubt they have enough talent to beat a Le Bron James-led team. With several young players, valuable role-players, and a surplus of draft picks, including the Nets', the Celtics could make a blockbuster trade to acquire a superstar like Jimmy Butler or Paul George. ESPN's Marc Stein, who was also on the podcast, said: "If Butler gets traded or if Paul George gets traded, that's when it's gonna happen. It's gonna happen in the last five to 10 minutes.". Stein said on the podcast that one NBA executive told him he thought George would end up on the Celtics before the deadline. Stein disagreed with the premise but noted that such a deal was likely to come down right to Thursday's 3 p.m. ET deadline. As Lowe debated in his column on Tuesday, adding Butler or George, while also losing some depth, may still not be ...

Celts, Draymond Vs Paul Pierce And Danny Ainge Interview

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Westbrook, Cousins Only Players With 'competitive Fire' Gene

... players with 'competitive fire' gene. AJ Neuharth-Keusch , USA TODAY Sports Published 11:19 a.m. ET Feb. 9, 2017 | Updated 11:32 a.m. ET Feb. 9, 2017. Former NBA player Eddie Johnson compares two very similar players from different eras, Russell Westbrook and Oscar Robertson. USA TODAY Sports. Los Angeles Clippers small forward Paul Pierce (34) reacts after missing a dunk against the Brooklyn Nets during the second quarter at Barclays Center. (Photo: Brad Penner, USA TODAY Sports). 507 CONNECT TWEET 1 LINKEDIN COMMENTEMAILMORE. Add Paul Pierce to the list of NBA players — both current and former — who have been critical of the level of competition in today's NBA in recent weeks. Making an appearance on  Mike & Mike  on Wednesday morning, the 39-year-old future Hall of Famer said that the league is far from what it used to be. "I don't think the league is as competitive as it was, let's say like, 10 years ago, where you've got the superstars going at one another, talking smack, creating rivalries," ...

Paul Pierce Uses Two Phones At Dunk Contest, Says Props Shouldn’t Be Allowed

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Clippers' Paul Pierce Braces Himself For What Figures To Be An Emotional Final Game In Boston

... for what figures to be an emotional final game in Boston. Boston Celtics v New York Knicks - Game Five. Al Bello / Getty Images. Paul Pierce spent 15 seasons with the Boston Celtics, leading the team to a pair of NBA Finals appearances, including the 2008 championship. Paul Pierce spent 15 seasons with the Boston Celtics, leading the team to a pair of NBA Finals appearances, including the 2008 championship. (Al Bello / Getty Images). Broderick Turner Contact Reporter. Growing up in the shadow of the Forum in Inglewood, Paul Pierce loved all things about the Lakers and loathed all there was about the Boston Celtics. He idolized Magic Johnson , Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and James Worthy , just like all his friends did at Inglewood High. He despised Larry Bird , Robert Parish, Kevin Mc Hale and every other Celtic because that was ingrained in the psyche of Lakers fans. Reminiscing about those feelings makes Pierce laugh, because he spent 15 seasons with the Celtics carving out a successful, possibly  Hall of Fame career. Pierce, who is retiring at the end of this season after 19 years in the NBA , shook his head and then shared his thoughts on playing his ...