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[picasso swerve]

I’m not saying he wasn’t. He was. I just get the sense that, even though he was great, it bothers him he’s not as popular as some other superstars.

He was a horrible “analyst”. I never been a big PP fan when he was a player, he is def an all time great but for some reason he wasnt likeable to me. Maybe how he carried himself, his “slow” game that wasnt interesting. I never heard someone say they wanna play like PP.

It was his analyst duties that made me really dislike him though. Certified bum, horrible takes, his attitude.

 

[bostoiah]

What’s crazy is PP had a better career yet Vince got the superstar send off.

His cockiness definitely rubbed a lot of people the wrong way

 

[tay1]

I’ll always respect Paul Pierce a little bit simply because he’s from my city . But he’s not the most likable.

 

[MajinZuub]

His cockiness definitely rubbed a lot of people the wrong way

Definitely. I hated him ever since I started watching basketball and it had nothing do to with him being a Celtic
Vince was always a nice guy but also he was far more exciting to watch when he was on so that helped too

 

[bostoiah]

Definitely. I hated him ever since I started watching basketball and it had nothing do to with him being a Celtic
Vince was always a nice guy but also he was far more exciting to watch when he was on so that helped too

Yea he wasn’t flashy at all and played on bad teams most of his career. By the time the Celtics were getting national TV games he was still solid but was dropping a meh 18-20 PPG. not bad by any means but I’m pretty sure a lot of casuals look at that stat and just assume he’s a fringe all star who talks a lot of ****.

 

[storm2006]

What’s crazy is PP had a better career yet Vince got the superstar send off.

You know you’re not a superstar when Nike only makes your signature shoes in kids sizes

 

[amitt5504]

Best Paul Pierce moment is when Iso Joe dropped him and it looked like he got shot in the knee

 

[bostoiah]

I’ll always respect Paul Pierce a little bit simply because he’s from my city . But he’s not the most likable.

so they don’t really love him like that in Inglewood either?

 

[MVP]

What’s crazy is PP had a better career yet Vince got the superstar send off.

VC didn't go scoreless in his final NBA game either.
Where's the graphic? nick.

 

[reformeDWS]

Paul Pierce nicknamed himself. That’s why he’s lame.

 

[lovehateself]

What’s crazy is PP had a better career yet Vince got the superstar send off.

aside from chip
An argument can be made there
Carter was a superstar in his right
Can’t say the same for PP

 

[ill steelo]

PP. Vince was probably more talented though.

Vince could do EVERYTHING. And he still let other dudes pass him up Mac, Kobe, & Iverson. Shame. He peaked in his third year, never averaged 30

 

[storm2006]

VC didn't go scoreless in his final NBA game either.
Where's the graphic? nick.

Triple-zero, though

 

[dmbrhs]

How did I miss this?

Chuck: "What happened to the rest of your kids, Shaq?"

 

[ill steelo]

Paul Pierce nicknamed himself. That’s why he’s lame.

Not quite

P had everyone’s respect. He’s clowning on those pregame shows tho. Another shock jock added to the bunch

 

[addict4sneakers]

aside from chip
An argument can be made there
Carter was a superstar in his right
Can’t say the same for PP

PP also had more ASG appearances and was all NBA 2 more times. Even old PP was more productive.

Vince was more box office but he didn’t have a better career.

 

[friscostylez]

I remember someone asked how PP got the truth nickname. He said shaq gave it to him after he dropped 50 on kobe. I went to look up the box score of that game...kobe didn't play. F PP

 

[MVP]

Paul Pierce nicknamed himself. That’s why he’s lame.

Shaq nicknamed him 'The Truth'

 

[addict4sneakers]

Triple-zero, though

In all fairness, the clippers were competing for HC in their last game of the year. The other 3 were playing for eliminated teams.

he still gotta put hands on Doc though

 

[tay1]

so they don’t really love him like that in Inglewood either?

I don’t think there’s much love for him out here. No hate tho. He was cut twice from the squad but he ended up being all American so I’m sure there’s some respect among those who know he went to Inglewood High.

 

[addict4sneakers]

Still can’t believe Vince went to his graduation the day of a playoff game.

 

[JD617]

Paul Pierce nicknamed himself. That’s why he’s lame.

Nah, that was Kobe who nicknamed himself.

Shaq gave Pierce his nickname.

 

[BIG LEEMELONE]

Anybody think Denver can win tonite

 

[getback]

Paul Pierce nicknamed himself. That’s why he’s lame.

Moar lies.

Pierce's nickname, "The Truth", was bestowed on him by Shaquille O'Neal after a 112–107 Lakers' victory over the Celtics on March 13, 2001, in which Pierce scored 42 points on 13-of-19 shooting. O'Neal pulled Boston Herald reporter Steve Bulpett over and gestured toward his notepad. ... Paul Pierce is The Truth."

 

[amitt5504]

Anybody think Denver can win tonite

Can win, Absolutely. Will win, not sure