Paul Pierce
Championship Celtics (2008) · 2008
Pierce's strong Stamina (82) and strong Scoring (82) define this era.
Trophy Case
2008
Finals MVP — beat the Lakers 4-2 with the Celtics Big Three
2008
Averaged 22/5/4 — outdueled Kobe in the Celtics-Lakers rivalry
2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
10 selections — 'The Truth' was Boston's franchise player
2002, 2003, 2009
3 selections — 'The Truth' was a perennial All-NBA talent
Signature Moments
The Wheelchair Game — 2008 Finals
Pierce was carried off the court in a wheelchair during Game 1 of the 2008 Finals with a knee injury. The arena went silent. Then he came back minutes later, hit two huge threes, and the Celtics won. The wheelchair became the most debated prop in Finals history.
Wheelchair off. Three-pointers back. Paul Pierce either had the greatest recovery in medical history or the greatest acting performance in sports history. Either way, the Celtics won.
2008 Championship — The Truth Gets His Ring
After years of losing in Boston, Pierce teamed with KG and Ray Allen to win the 2008 championship. He was Finals MVP, averaging 21.8 points and locking down Kobe Bryant. The Celtics beat the Lakers by 39 in the clincher. The Truth was validated.
They called him The Truth because he always backed it up. He waited 10 years for help and then delivered a championship.
The Stabbing — 11 Stab Wounds, Then 82 Games
Pierce was stabbed 11 times at a nightclub in Boston. He needed lung surgery. Doctors said he was lucky to be alive. He started all 82 games the next season and averaged 25.3 points. He never missed a game because of the injuries.
Stabbed 11 times. Played every game the next season. Paul Pierce's toughness can't be quantified. He literally survived a near-death experience and came back stronger.
Career Numbers
Playoff PPG
2008 Finals MVP: 21.8 PPG
20.5
Assists Per Game
3.5
Career Points
Top 20 all-time
26,397
Points Per Game
Career average across 1343 games
19.7
Rebounds Per Game
5.6
Season Stats · Championship Celtics (2008)
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