Paul Pierce

Celts, Draymond Vs Paul Pierce And Danny Ainge Interview

... both terrific players they really are both of them and I actually saw appalled George died last night. Yeah. And we go out there they took. Not gonna get about a note you can expect that if you think they it's that dramatic for you for the Celtics. Then they should be paste it via if the playoffs started today Allah is love that phrase yeah it means nothing. Yeah he's but if they did so activated played Chicago Bulls in the first yes I mean do you just turn it relates to of their five best players out though you out so great about that. I'd feel really good about it because god Taj Gibson a good rebounder. Is one and I don't fear him Reza score well that is an outsized court tournaments I get everybody drove it on my but Gibson on Mc Dermott gone. For pain they bring in a little guy and they get rid of the two you know decent sized guys yeah I like the Celtics in that match. Florida and I think is the pulls the rest of the way can make a whole lot of the seventh seed but you're giving you may you may end up playing the pacers or the pistons and box out front more likely. Our bucks in bucks and ...

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

... “He’s one of the Celtics greats,” Rondo told a reporter in Chicago. “He was my vet coming in, showed me what it takes to be a professional, how a future Hall of Famer works and how he leads every day.”. The pressure Pierce felt playing for the Celtics was immeasurable. He could look in the stands and see Celtics legends like Bill Russell , Bob Cousy and Havlicek at games. Pierce could look to the rafters and see all those retired jerseys and championship banners. “I played under the lights of retired numbers, a lot of legends, man,” Pierce said. “So that right there is pressure in itself when you’re out there trying to hold the franchise down and you see the numbers and then you look up and Bill Russell, Cousy, Havlicek and all them are in the stands and you’re trying to live up to the expectations that they put [for] the franchise. “That’s a lot of pressure putting on that uniform as a ...

Westbrook, Cousins Only Players With 'competitive Fire' Gene

... else, it's a different type of attitude." Check out this story on __link__: __link__ k SIj Vr. Cancel Send. A link has been sent to your friend's email address. A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Join the Nation's Conversation. To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs. Paul Pierce: Westbrook, Cousins only 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 ...

You Don't Get Farewell Tour; Pierce To Green

... to the easiest and most obvious insult available. As Chris Rock once said, “If I’m driving, and someone crashes into me with one leg, I’m gonna talk about the leg.”. 73 wins and u thought u was gonna win a title that yr 😂3-1 lead oops. Halftime stars, studs and duds: Raptors missing Lowry in first half. Grousbeck: C's two stars away, so giving up everything for one 'didn't make sense'. Celtics CEO and co-owner Wyc Grousbeck joined Felger and Mazz Friday, defending Danny Ainge’s inactively at Thursday’s trade deadline. TORONTO - Here are the Stars, Studs and Duds from the first half which ended with the Boston Celtics ahead 55-45 over the Toronto Raptors. De Mar De Rozan. Playing without Kyle Lowry (right wrist), De Rozan made the most of what, not surprisingly, were a few more shot attempts. He led all scorers with 19 first-half points on 7-for-13 shooting. Isaiah Thomas. The strong play by Thomas prior to the All-Star break, ...

Pierce On Board With China's Jr. Nba Program

... 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. J. Mc Collum of the Portland Trail Blazers will also serve as council members. Pierce has announced that this season, his 19 th in the NBA, will be his last as a player. Sergio Estrada/USA TODAY Sports. Certainly, it's good business for the NBA to continue promoting the sport in China. But Pierce, who announced in September that this season would be his last in the NBA, also firmly believes youth participants benefit from the Jr. NBA program ...

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

... best chip. On Tuesday, ESPN's Zach Lowe said on "The Lowe Post" podcast that he thought the Celtics would be willing to give up that pick in a trade for a superstar. "When it's time to get serious, I think Boston will put the Nets' pick in, this year's Nets pick," Lowe said. "This year's is the most valuable. I think when push comes to shove and it's go time, Boston will put that pick in." Lowe added that the Celtics could put top-one or top-two protections on it, meaning if the pick were the first or second in the draft, it wouldn't transfer to another team. The Celtics are rumored to be considering ways to upgrade their roster. Though they have 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 ...