But Pierce, inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2021, was just as focused on every detail that could give him, a 10-time NBA All-Star, an edge — no matter how small.

Paul also had another theory about the alleged LeBron snub. He said that perhaps James does not think Ayton is a needle-mover for the team, so there's nothing to discuss right now.

Pierce later told ESPN that he believes Garnett is a slam dunk to join him. "Without a doubt, KG's number will be [the next one] retired in Boston," said Pierce. "It's going to happen." ...

Rising LA star Jason Crowe Jr. joins the convo as Pierce passes the torch to the next generation. 00:00 - Intro: Paul Pierce in Inglewood 03:59 - “Don’t start crying and sh*t…” ...

BOSTON -- Paul Pierce had never gone scoreless in a game at TD Garden during his 18-year NBA career. And he wasn't about to let that change during his final visit to Boston.

Paul Pierce carried immense confidence throughout his 19-year NBA career. He had to, in order to sustain his role as a lead scorer and an elite shot-maker. That self-assurance, though, hasn't ...

Paul Pierce lamented Kobe Bryant's latest injury, saying, "It always saddens me, knowing that Kobe, who is one of my NBA brothers, we lose [him] due to injury." ...

Paul Pierce claimed he was a better pure scorer than Kevin Durant. NBAE via Getty Images Pierce, a 10-time All-Star who won Finals MVP with the Celtics in 2008, went on to praise Durant for how he ...

BOSTON -- Paul Pierce was back in the starting lineup against his former team on Sunday as LA Clippers coach Doc Rivers gave him a chance to say farewell to Celtics fans. Pierce, 39, hadn't played ...

WASHINGTON -- Paul Pierce believes his contentious rivalry with LeBron James is borne out of competitive respect more than any dislike for each other over the years. "I think a lot of it is really ...