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Paul Pierce Bizarrely Claims Credit For LeBron James’ Unreal 2012 Game 6 45-Point Game

Throughout LeBron James‘ stellar career, few players can think of the times when they went up against the Akron native and have not seen his best. The 23 years he has spent in the league are littered with examples of how great the Los Angeles Lakers superstar has been.

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Paul Pierce: Teams Don’t Respect the Warriors Anymore

The basketball community believed the Golden State Warriors dynasty had come to an end after Kevin Durant left the team in 2019. A few years later, they proved the world wrong and won another championship in 2022.

San Antonio Spurs News / The SportsRush / December 20

'Had an Epiphany': Victor Wembanyama’s Mindset in Year 3 Has Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce Impressed

When was the last time an NBA star was asked to name the best player in the league and confidently pointed to himself? It does not happen often. Right now, that player is San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, and much of the basketball world largely seems to agree.

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.

San Antonio Spurs News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz

In NBA history, a player has scored 40 or more points on Christmas Day on 30 occasions. How many of those can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

The 'Most 40-point games in NBA history' quiz

The 'NBA playoff point-per-game leaders' quiz

Golden State Warriors News / Last Word On Sports / December 18

Paul Pierce Sparks Curry Vs LeBron Debate With Bold NBA Claim

NBA legend Paul Pierce reignites a classic debate, arguing Stephen Curry fits today’s NBA better than LeBron James. Does it hold up? The comments, which circulated online in recent days, gained traction quickly and sparked a fresh discussion about how greatness should be defined in today’s NBA.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

New York Knicks News / NBA Analysis Network / December 18

Why Paul Pierce thinks the New York Knicks’ NBA Cup win is a dead end

The New York Knicks are the first team to lift silverware in the 2025-26 season, but by no means have they accomplished their season-long goal. Winning the NBA Cup is an achievement for the New York Knicks that put them in the conversation with all-time great players and former championship-winning teams.

NBA News / The SportsRush / December 16

Despite Picking Knicks to Win the East This Year, Paul Pierce Believes Spurs Will Beat Them in NBA Cup Final

There was a time not that long ago that a lot of people were pretty skeptical about the NBA Cup. With the Knicks set to take on the Spurs tonight for the title though, there’s a lot of excitement in the air, especially after San Antonio knocked off the Thunder on Saturday night to book their spot.

NBA News / HITC / December 16

Paul Pierce on why Stephen Curry has a case over LeBron James as the best player of his era

Stephen Curry has long been one of the game’s most gifted scorers, and even at 37, he’s still finding new ways to shine. His latest milestone came off the back of a 48-point night against Portland.

Boston Celtics News / EssentiallySports / December 16

'I Blame Kim Kardashian': Celtics Legend Paul Pierce Shares Personal Take On $1.9B Reality Star

The last time Paul Pierce and Kim Kardashian were mentioned together in the same sentence was back in 2023, when both faced lawsuits from crypto investors over EthereumMax (EMAX).

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / December 16

Paul Pierce explains why Stephen Curry can be considered the best player of his era over LeBron James

Stephen is one of the best players to ever play the game of basketball. Stephen Curry is undoubtedly the greatest shooter of all-time and he continues to rack up records at 37 years old.

Los Angeles Clippers News / The SportsRush / December 14

Chris Paul’s Situation Would Have Been Different if Clippers Were .500 or Better, Claims Paul Pierce

As far as the LA Clippers are concerned, the Chris Paul saga is over and done with. But for everybody else, it remains a subject of debate. After all, Paul was arguably one of the greatest Clipper of all time.

Detroit Pistons News / The SportsRush / December 10

Paul Pierce Makes Bold Pistons NBA Finals Prediction if They Trade for Anthony Davis

One of the biggest shockers of the 2025-2026 NBA season so far is the Detroit Pistons. The squad holds an 18-4 record and currently stands at the top of the Easter Conference.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / December 8

'Gonna Be Judged': Paul Pierce Warns Austin Reaves That Playoffs Will Be the True Test Amid Superstar Rise

You can win all 82 games and score 40 points every time in the regular season, but a first-round playoff exit will always define the rest of your career thereafter.

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The 'Multiple 3-rushing-TD games in a season' quiz

The '2004-05 NFL passing leaders' quiz

The 'Most multi-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL's active TD-catch leaders' quiz

Los Angeles Clippers News / The SportsRush / December 7

Ty Lue Should Leave Clippers and Go Back to Cleveland, Suggests Paul Pierce

The LA Clippers are not in the position coach Ty Lue would have wanted them to be at this point in the NBA season. But here they are, 6-18 in West. And there’s a domino effect at play in LA.

Milwaukee Bucks News / The SportsRush / December 6

'That’s Not the Right Answer': Paul Pierce Warns Young Teams Against a Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s availability on the trade market has the whole NBA buzzing. After all, a two-time former MVP does not show up on the block very often.

Los Angeles Clippers News / The SportsRush / December 6

'They Kicking Themselves': Paul Pierce Says the Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard Experiment Is Over

What was supposed to be a championship-contending season for the Los Angeles Clippers has turned into a disaster. They still have an incredible roster

NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / December 5

Paul Pierce Pitches Wild Knicks, Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade

Giannis Antetokounmpo has sustained as a Milwaukee staple for over a decade now, one of the great come-up stories in the history of the Bucks and a legend of the game.

NBA News / HITC / December 2

Paul Pierce says one NBA star gives him a Michael Jordan vibe

Only a handful of players in NBA history have shown clear similarities to Michael Jordan’s game. There are only a handful of players in NBA history whose style, aura, or impact have drawn genuine comparisons to Michael Jordan.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / December 1

Paul Pierce says a current star in the NBA is giving him a ‘Jordan presence’

There have been only a few stars in NBA history who have shown shades of Michael Jordan on the court. Michael Jordan is widely regarded as the GOAT (greatest of all time) so whenever a player resembles him on the floor, people take notice.

NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 27

Paul Pierce Takes Massive Shot at Kobe Bryant in Unexpected Comments

Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce shared some interesting thoughts about former rival and Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant. Pierce and Bryant shared legendary battles for years as they were the top scorers on their respective teams.

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.

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 / Field Level Media / October 9

Ex-NBA star Paul Pierce arrested on suspicion of DUI

Former NBA star Paul Pierce was arrested Tuesday night on suspicion of driving under the influence after California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers found him asleep behind the wheel on U.S.

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.

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / September 11