Paul Pierce makes wild claim about his NBA career after LeBron James' comments

LeBron James recently had high praise for Kevin Durant, and former Boston Celtics star Paul Pierce feels he should have been part of the conversation.

During the latest episode of the "Mind the Game" podcast that James hosts with Steve Nash, LeBron said he views Durant as the most complete scorer in NBA history.

"Being efficient is something I’ve always prided myself on. And this guy, when it comes to three-level scorer, three-pointers, mid-range, below the Gary Payton area, below the (Karl) Malone area and finishing. We haven’t had a scorer as equipped as KD in our league, ever.”

Pierce discussed LeBron's comments during Thursday's edition of "Speak" on FS1. The 2008 NBA Finals MVP said he views himself as the most "equipped" scorer in history.

"I was probably the best pure scorer ever in the history of the NBA. I was pretty equipped when I think about it," Pierce said. "I need to be in this conversation. I must have been one of the most equipped. ... He talks about (Durant's) efficiency. I shot more bad shots than Kevin, for sure. But Kevin, because he's 7 feet, he can get his shot off on anybody. He don't really see defense, you know what I'm saying?

"That's why he's so efficient. There's nobody at his height on the perimeter. ... I can see why LeBron would say that, but you gotta put me in there when you talk about most equipped scorer. Come on, 'Bron."