Ten-time NBA All-Star and champion known for clutch shooting and leading the Boston Celtics to a championship in 2008.
Paul Pierce, affectionately known as "The Truth," is an American former professional basketball player who dominated the court for 19 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). As a stalwart of the Boston Celtics, Pierce led the team to two NBA Finals and an NBA championship in 2008, earning himself the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP) award.
Born on October 13, 1977, in Oakland, California, Pierce's family later moved to Inglewood, California, where he attended Inglewood High School. Despite being cut from the varsity basketball team during his freshman year, Pierce persevered, eventually earning a spot on the team and emerging as a McDonald's All-American.
Pierce attended the University of Kansas, where he earned consensus first-team All-American honors in his junior year. The Boston Celtics selected him with the 10th overall pick in the 1998 NBA draft, marking the beginning of a storied 15-year tenure with the team.
Shaquille O'Neal dubbed Pierce "The Truth" in 2001, a moniker that stuck as Pierce solidified his status as one of the NBA's premier players. As captain of the Celtics, he earned 10 All-Star selections, four All-NBA team memberships, and a reputation as a fierce competitor.
In 2007, Pierce joined forces with Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen to form the Celtics' "Big Three," a trio that led the team to two NBA Finals and an NBA championship in 2008. Pierce's exceptional performance in the 2008 NBA Finals earned him the NBA Finals MVP award.
In 2013, Pierce was traded to the Brooklyn Nets, followed by stints with the Washington Wizards and Los Angeles Clippers. He retired in 2017, signing a contract with the Celtics to retire as a member of the organization.
In 2021, Pierce was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team. He is one of only three players to have scored over 20,000 career points with the Celtics, alongside Larry Bird and John Havlicek.
Pierce's illustrious career is a testament to his dedication, perseverance, and passion for the game. As "The Truth," he etched his name in the annals of basketball history, leaving an indelible mark on the Boston Celtics and the NBA as a whole.
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