http://www.irishcentral.com/topics/Paul+Pierce IrishCentral Paul Pierce en-us http://www.irishcentral.com/story/sport/sports-central/boston-celtics-nba-draft-2012---trading-paul-pierce-for-andre-iguodala-makes-sense-160317225.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/sport/sports-central/boston-celtics-nba-draft-2012---trading-paul-pierce-for-andre-iguodala-makes-sense-160317225.html Mon, 25 Jun 2012 05:15:59 PDT
With the reports emanating that the Celtics have promised Royce White, a college small forward, that he will be their first pick in the 2012 NBA draft on Thursday night, once again we must revisit the prospect of the team trading Paul PierceThe Celtics nearly traded both Pierce and Ray Allen just before the trade deadline this year, however both trades fell through according to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Allen is no longer under contract, and not expected to return, but Pierce is on tap for two more seasons with double digit salary cap hitsAfter not trading Pierce, and keeping him during the team's run to the Conference Finals, there is a certain element of having your cake and eating it for the Celtics if they trade Pierce now READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/sport/sports-central/paul-pierce-chose-the-perfect-season-to-surpass-larry-bird-138924194.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/sport/sports-central/paul-pierce-chose-the-perfect-season-to-surpass-larry-bird-138924194.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:45:19 PST
It was somewhat fitting that Paul Pierce surpassed Larry Bird on the Celtics' all-time scoring list this season Pierce, with a 15 point performance against the Charlotte Bobcats, became the Celtics' second highest scorer in franchise history behind only John Havlicek last nightDuring a season when many, including myself, had already written the Celtics off as old, slow and in trouble, Pierce has made the difference on the court for Doc Rivers' sideWith Pierce in the side, the Celtics are 14-7 on the year including the five game winning streak that they are currently enjoying READ MORE ]]>