Paul Pierce

It’s the Truth: Pierce Retiring After Current Contract

By Nicholas Moore ⋅ August 24, 2010 ⋅ 2 comments

The end is near. The apocalyptic event that will inevitably come crashing down on the Celtics is dawning on the organization. It’s something that nobody wants, but everyone knows it has to come at one time or another. A nation’s leader, loved by his people will be sailing off into the sunset, or in this [...]

The Truth, and Nothing But the Truth… Except for Everyone Else

By Matt Goisman ⋅ August 19, 2010 ⋅ One comment

When asked what he thought of the newly-extended Paul Pierce last week, former center Robert Parish spoke quickly and emphatically:
“I think Paul Pierce, the way he manufactures points is the best player the Celtics have seen thus far.”
He was absolutely certain that when Paul Pierce retires, his number will be retired to the [...]

Paul Pierce Gets Married to Wife Julie Landrum

By KC Downey ⋅ July 20, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Paul Pierce, 32, got married to longtime girlfriend Julie Landrum, 27, this past Saturday in an “intimate” ceremony. The wedding was held right at sunset on the Pacific coast. In attendance were coach Doc Rivers, forward Kevin Garnett, guard Ray Allen, and up to 80 other guests.
According to People.com, Landrum “wore a strapless Ines Di [...]

Why Celtics Fans Should Love “The Decision,” Part II

By Robert McLeod ⋅ July 16, 2010 ⋅ One comment

I’ve showed you five of the 10 reasons Celtics fans should love LeBron’s decision to sign with the Miami Heat. I’m crazy, right?
Wrong. Well…right. But wrong in this case.
Here’s the final five reasons Celtics fans will be happy to have a big rival in south Florida.
6. Pat Riley continues to cast a shadow
Pat Riley doesn’t [...]

Why Celtics Fans Should Love “The Decision,” Part I

By Robert McLeod ⋅ July 15, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

If you’re like me, you were sick of “The Decision” before it was even made. The hype of the last two years all collapsed into a 24-hour revolving door of rumors with no validity and endless speculation. “The Decision” came, it went, and I couldn’t be happier it’s finally over.
Cleveland feels betrayed, okay I get [...]

Shaq to Join the Celtics?

By Justin Power ⋅ July 6, 2010 ⋅ One comment

As Kendrick Perkins went down with a knee injury last month in Los Angeles, it soon became obvious that his rehabilitation would likely extend into the 2010-2011 season. As the Celtics look to add a serviceable big man in his place, there are murmurs that Boston has their eye on Shaquille O’Neal. According to unnamed [...]

Report: Celtics, Pierce Near Agreement on Deal

By Geoff ⋅ July 2, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

After opting out the final year of his contract, Paul Pierce and the Boston Celtics are nearing the final stages of reaching an agreement on the C’s captain staying with the club. The deal reportedly would pay Pierce $61 million over four years. While Pierce will make a good deal less than the $21,513,521 he [...]

Doc Rivers to Remain Celtics’ Head Coach

By John ⋅ June 30, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Doc Rivers told the Boston Globe early Wednesday afternoon that he plans to return to the Celtics’ bench next season to serve out the final year on the contract. While watching his son Austin play in San Antonio in the FIBA-Americas Under-18 Championships, he texted the Boston Globe,
“I’m coming back. I want another crack at [...]

Paul Pierce to Become Unrestricted Free Agent

By Justin Power ⋅ June 30, 2010 ⋅ 2 comments

ESPN has reported that the most exciting free agent class in the NBA’s history has now grown by one. According to the World Wide Leader, Paul Pierce has notified the Boston Celtics that he will opt out of the final year of his contract before Wednesday’s deadline, forgoing a guaranteed $21.5 million and becoming an [...]

What Is Paul Pierce’s Optimum Option?

By Dave D ⋅ June 30, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

BREAKING NEWS (6/30, 12:30 a.m.): It appears Pierce has decided to opt out. Read on to find out why he may have made this choice…
Americans do not like to be told what to do. We want options. Paul Pierce is an American. Paul Pierce has options.
Pierce’s options differ slightly from yours and mine. We decide [...]

Making Sense of a Nonsensical Season: Celtics 2009-2010 Review

By Will ⋅ June 28, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

On January 20, the Boston Celtics played one of the ugliest games of their season, letting Charlie Villanueva catch fire, and lost, with little more than a whimper, to the Detroit Pistons, 92-86. The team shot 5 for 19 from behind the arc, turned the ball over 19 times, and had a -10 rebound margin [...]

Celtics Let Game 7 Slip Away, Lose to Lakers 83-79

By Justin Gagnon ⋅ June 18, 2010 ⋅ 5 comments

In a timeout near the end of Game 5, Lakers’ coach Phil Jackson told his players that the Celtics know how to lose in the forth quarter. Whether it was his Zen propaganda, the Monstars sucking the talent out of Ray Allen, or the absence of Kendrick Perkins, the Celtics proved Jackson’s theory to be [...]

Kendrick Perkins Out for Game 7 With Torn MCL & PCL

By Justin Power ⋅ June 16, 2010 ⋅ One comment

As he arrived at the Staples Center this afternoon for media availability, Kendrick Perkins’ crutches and knee brace told a scary story. It was soon confirmed that Perkins had torn his MCL and PCL, an injury that will end his season a game early and leave the Celtics with a large void to fill on [...]

Lakers Force Game 7, Trounce Celtics 89-67

By Justin Power ⋅ June 16, 2010 ⋅ 5 comments

Jeff Van Gundy noticed something early in the game. The Celtics were playing like a team that was comfortable with their one game lead in the series. Urgency must have been left behind as the Celtics fell to the Lakers 89-67, tying the series at 3 games a piece and forcing a Game 7 Thursday [...]

O Captain, My Captain: Pierce Gets Celtics Closer to 18th Banner

By Geoff ⋅ June 14, 2010 ⋅ One comment

Despite a late run and a very huge scare by the Los Angeles Lakers in the fourth quarter of Game 5 of the NBA Finals, the Boston Celtics were able to hold onto to for the 92-86 win and 3-2 lead, their first series lead in the NBA Finals. The Celtics also became the first [...]