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Today, Paul Pierce is among the Boston Celtics’ long list of legends, but his career in Beantown was nearly cut short in the fall of 2000. He was out at a late-night spot in the city and was stabbed multiple times during a fight at the Buzz Club.

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / February 16

Pierce explains why he refused to leave Celtics after near-fatal incident

Paul Pierce explains why he refused to leave Celtics after near-fatal 2000 stabbing incident

Pierce was 22 years old and still finding his place in the NBA when his life nearly fell apart in a single night.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / February 13

Paul Pierce Reacts to LeBron James’ 21-Year Streak Coming to an End

For more than two decades, LeBron James has felt like the one constant in a league that never stops changing. Draft classes come and go, dynasties rise and fall, but somehow he’s always remained in the conversation dominating, adapting, and stacking achievements along the way.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / The SportsRush / February 13

'Another 2nd Round Exit Will Be Disappointing': Paul Pierce Lists Expectations From New-Look Cavs With James Harden

The NBA trade deadline was an active one, but not many contending teams made major moves. One exception was the Cleveland Cavaliers, who shipped Darius Garland and a second-round pick to the Clippers for James Harden.

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NBA News / The SportsRush / February 11

Paul Pierce Raves About James Harden Reinventing His Game From Being the Best Scorer to a Top Facilitator

James Harden will play his third game as a member of the Cavaliers tonight when the Wizards come to town. It will be his first home game on his new team, and the Cavs, who have won both games with Harden and nine of their last 10 overall, are heavy favorites to keep on rolling.

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / February 11

Paul Pierce reveals what would make Celtics favorites in the East

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NBA News / The SportsRush / February 9

Paul Pierce Declares Taking the Wheelchair to the Bathroom Story a Blatant Lie

Paul Pierce is a 10-time All-Star, a member of the 75th Anniversary Team and Celtics legend. He did all that after overcoming being stabbed 11 times in a horrific nightclub attack early in his career, and yet sadly, one of the first things to always come up when looking back on Pierce’s time in the NBA is the wheelchair incident.

Milwaukee Bucks News / The SportsRush / February 9

Paul Pierce Defends Doc Rivers From the 3-1 Criticism, Shifts the Blame on Superstars

It seems we love to tear the athletes we watch more than building them up. That’s especially true of anyone who has had great success in their career. Just look at what LeBron James has to endure from the Skip Baylesses and Stephen A.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 6

Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce clash over Celtics’ success before Big Three

Former Boston Celtics stars Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce engaged in a pointed on-air debate over the franchise’s direction before the formation of the Big Three during the latest episode of KG Certified, revisiting long-standing disagreements about Boston’s success prior to their 2008 title run.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 4

Paul Pierce reveals perfect Kevin Durant Warriors statue

Lately, there has been talk of the Golden State Warriors erecting a statue honoring Kevin Durant. In fact, one of the biggest proponents is former NBA player Paul Pierce, per The No Fouls Given podcast.

NBA News / The SportsRush / February 4

Paul Pierce: Kevin Durant Deserves a Statue Outside the Warriors Arena

Kevin Durant has compiled quite the resume in his close to two-decade-long journey in the NBA. He’s currently the sixth-leading scorer in NBA history, and not far from passing Michael Jordan for fifth.

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Paul Pierce sounds off on Harden trade amid Clippers' surge

Paul Pierce sounds off on James Harden trade amid Clippers' surge

The former MVP got shipped to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday, ending a two-and-a-half season run in L.A.

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Paul Pierce Calls Reggie Miller's Caitlin Clark Comparison an 'Embarrassment'

During Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark's broadcast debut with NBC on the network's Basketball Night in America NBA showcase, her colleague and NBA legend Reggie Miller made an eye-opening comparison that has quickly turned many heads around social media.

Boston Celtics News / HITC / February 2

Paul Pierce had a lot to say after Caitlin Clark’s Payton Pritchard embarrassment

Paul Pierce did not hold back after Caitlin Clark appeared visibly unimpressed by a comparison that linked her game to Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard.

Charlotte Hornets News / The SportsRush / February 2

'Leadership at the Coaching Position': Paul Pierce Commends Hornets’ Charles Lee, Citing His LaMelo Ball Move

A lot has happened in the world in the past few weeks… But once you digest the truly important stuff, you might find that the most shocking development of all is that the Charlotte Hornets are the hottest team in the NBA.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / January 31

Paul Pierce Warns Knicks About Possible Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade

Karl-Anthony Towns has been struggling all month, and the trade whispers are getting louder. Every time he misses a shot or the New York Knicks drop a game, Giannis Antetokounmpo's name pops up in trade discussions.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 29

Paul Pierce sends Karl-Anthony Towns trade advice to Knicks

The New York Knicks have climbed back into second place in the Eastern Conference after winning four straight games. The Knicks and Boston Celtics are both 29-18 on the season and six games back on the Detroit Pistons for the top seed.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / January 27

Paul Pierce is facing a paternity lawsuit

The Truth is facing a lawsuit from a woman who is seeking to discover the truth. Retired Basketball Hall of Famer Paul Pierce has been hit with a paternity lawsuit by Princess Santiago, an event director in Los Angeles, Calif.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / January 3

Paul Pierce: Jaylen Brown not in NBA MVP conversation because everyone hates Celtics

Jaylen Brown keeps doing his job. Paul Pierce thinks that might be part of the problem. Asked why Brown’s name hasn’t shown up more often in MVP conversations, Pierce didn’t dance around it.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / December 19

Paul Pierce Makes Bold Knicks Championship Declaration

The New York Knicks finally broke through in hoisting a championship trophy earned off of the hard work they'd displayed over the course of the regular season.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 28

Paul Pierce hit with multiple charges after his DUI arrest

Paul Pierce has formally been charged after his recent arrest for driving under the influence. The retired Basketball Hall of Famer Pierce was arrested in Los Angeles, Calif.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / October 25

Did Paul Pierce Just Disrespect the Knicks Again?

Paul Pierce is back at Madison Square Garden stirring up controversy with New York Knicks fans once again, reminding everyone why this rivalry never dies.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 10

Paul Pierce offers an excuse for his DUI arrest

Paul Pierce was arrested on suspicion of driving while under the influence on Tuesday night, and the NBA legend has since addressed the incident via social media.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 9

Paul Pierce arrested on suspicion of DUI

Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce was arrested in Los Angeles earlier this week on suspicion of driving while under the influence. The California Highway Patrol announced on Thursday that Pierce was arrested late Tuesday night after he was found asleep behind the wheel of his car on the freeway.