Pierce was a prime example of how you don’t necessarily have to be uber athletic/fast to be a great scorer, but rather how having impeccable footwork and the ability to separate/create space is what separates the elite scorers.

@Escoletsgo

Ай бұрын

Exactly what Luka doing rn

@PIP...33

Ай бұрын

@@Escoletsgo I NEVER LIKE THEIR GAMES LUKA AND PIERCE ARE LIKE CHEAT CODE. STRENGTH SHOULDER DIP AND SLOW MO. BUT GOTTA ADMIT FUNDAMENTALL SKILLS AND DRIBBLING MAKES ANYONE INFERIOR. ALTHOUGH IM KG FAN PIERCE REALLY WAS TRICKY GUY TO RANK HIM AND PLAY AGAINST. U NEVER KNOW HIS NEXT MOVE BECAUSE HE WAS BY FAR BETTER SHOTER THAN KOBE.

I love PPs game. Nothing flashy. Just tough. Could score from anywhere on the floor. Clutch. Deadly. Big time. Never shrunk in big moments. Showed up in the big games. I am a Heat fan so I hated Boston during that rivalry but Paul Pierce was and always will be one of my favorite players. This highlight vid is missing some of his classic games against Iverson's Sixers in the playoffs. Pierce had some big time performances in that rivalry. Salute to the Truth.

As someone who had the pleasure of watching his career I feel like he is one of the most underrated disrespected and under appreciated players in the history of the NBA. In New England we know The Truth.

@edwardprather4840

2 ай бұрын

How? He was 75 greatest players wym

@shawnv123

Ай бұрын

fax paul pierce gets too much hate

He had great range as a shooter, but he was an absolute nightmare in the paint. At any moment he could drive for a layup, pull up for a floater or a jumper at the elbow, step back for a jump shot or pump fake, make a spin move to the basket OR pull up for a jumper, and last but not least, back down his defender with a post up. And on top of all that, if any of these moves draw contact, he could still finish and get to the line for an extra shot. His scoring game had little weakness.

@ic5662

Ай бұрын

None except he wasn't 7ft

Paul Pierce was a superstar.

He never, ever exerts more energy than is necessary to complete the play; not a product of laziness, but brilliance.

@motorclubofamerica8999

3 ай бұрын

Well said

When they talk about players who can play in any era, Pierce fits that mold. Just due to his offensive repertoire

@Linmus

10 жыл бұрын

Oh, and his basketball I.Q. is outstanding. Some players use pure speed to blow by their defender. Pierce use that split second you easy up to do it.

@lolface374

9 жыл бұрын

He's the definition of a classy player.

Paul Pierce game is so simple and smooth.

I love how the team is so confident the shot is going in that they're already rushing the other hoop before the ball is even dropping towards the hoop.

@smooveslik

8 күн бұрын

He’s a top 5 bucket all time

He was my favorite player growing up

Pierce was a top 7 or 8 player from 2001-2008. 26 ppg, amazing in elimination games. He dropped 46 in game 5 in best of 5 vs philly (talking bout practice. .)

You gotta admit in those 08 finals the Boston crowd was crazy loud every game respect to their fans

@GMQuay

Жыл бұрын

Hell yea they were

I have been saying .paul pierce is one unique guy who can score without athletism . He put all the basic tgt to make easy buckets . Cant imagine if he had a very athletic body

Paul is absolutely offensive machine. His plays is like the art of scores. The footwork, tough plays, especially the 2+1 & 3+1 plays...

Not the most athletic player but in his prime could do whatever he liked on the court. Top 25 in the NBA's career list in minutes played, 3-pointers made (fifth), free-throws made (eight), steals and points. A first ballot hall of famer.

It's amazing how he is slow but at the same time tricks players like he doing a crossover.

@jakeblaze7663

2 жыл бұрын

That’s a real hooped right there lol

@larrybighorn7334

2 жыл бұрын

Dudes got rabbit speed

@azuli8016

Жыл бұрын

that's why people compared luka to him

@roypellerin5146

Жыл бұрын

paul was the man

@michaelbonhomme9104

Жыл бұрын

He wasn’t super slow lol. I think he could sprint without the ball, but like THE BEST PROS, controlled pace and body to kill defenders. One of my favorite pieces of advice came from Jason Kidd… To Paraphrase… A lot of the young guys try to play the game at TOP SPEED because TOP SPEED ATHLETICISM is what got them to the Pros…. BUT… once you can’t just jump over everybody, and 82 games becomes an entirely different animal than the 20-40 games played in college, YOU LEARN HOW TO DOMINATE AT HALF-TO-THREE QUARTERS SPEED…. THATS HOW YOU MAINTAIN A 20 YEAR CAREER AT THE HIGHEST TIER. The Highest Skilled Superstars we’ve ever seen almost never sprint most of the game

Paul Pierce in 2007 is the one that got me watching CELTICS / NBA overall

Love this Paul is my favorite player

@josejimenez5995

10 жыл бұрын

+Jasmine Jackson yup thnxs

@josejimenez5995

10 жыл бұрын

Jasmine Jackson kool

I saw him in Boston . The only nba game I ever went to . Loved it

Awesome job man! Such a great video it really welly displays the greatness of Paul Pierce and how there's a lot left to his game with many highlights from this season!!!!

Paul always reminded me of a more athletic Glen Rice, appeared chubby but was quick asf off the ball, he would thrive in the game today without question

I miss him so much

Its crazy you can look at him right now and couldn't even tell he was a monster on the court. Seen this guy make plenty clutch shots and silent the crowd at away games. Miss watching him play!

hes slow but the ball handling is pure thats y his offensive skillset is so fierce he by far my favorite SF all hail pierce #The Truth

@Thelostzip

10 жыл бұрын

He was not so slow when he was young

@FrostyyBreh

10 жыл бұрын

still wasnt fast

@nba2kguyofbeastness

10 жыл бұрын

FrostyyBreh he was pretty athletic when on came into the league

@FrostyyBreh

10 жыл бұрын

nba2kguyofbeastness he has hops but he wasnt that quick off the dribble

@FrostyyBreh

10 жыл бұрын

***** thats all that matters.

great highlights... the only thing missing is all the clutch shots and game winners he's hit throughout his career

8:45 was my favorite. I'm really gonna miss Pierce in Boston. I'm gonna make sure I'm in the TD Garden when they retire his number.

Already miss you Pierce. Brooklyn got a living legend heading there way

@dxme8115

2 жыл бұрын

Lolllll 8 years later

Growing up I ALWAYS disrespected his greatness in favor of the above the rim wings like Vince, TMac, and Kobe, but the more I watched, the more I admired how he gave EVERYONE buckets off arguably the greatest bag of tricks since Olajuwon💯 Kobe’s Second Phase rivals Pierce’s, but Pierce used his body MUCH BETTER.

Great mix, thanks.

hes such a great player that he can do every offensive move when he joined the league. showing us with not a good driving speed, but still can be a big problem for the defenders:) love his play, hope he can retire at the Celtics.

@charleynewman4783

Жыл бұрын

Best three point shooter in Celtics history

That step-back should be trademarked. Slow but smooth and effective

The Truth

Paul Pierce played with straight raw talent like he didn’t have to do much to score

Uses the body really well reminds me of Luka

Man i was a kid watching him on tv at the McDonald’s All American game and he stood out among all those dudes. He can hoop. I could imagine he’s that guy where it can get real in a hurry if you’re playing against him and he’s on a tear dam. Bag of tricks that he has you would really have to be on one to get him off his sh!t.

Legend

One of my favorite player

Future Hall Of Famer #TheTruth

@amon-pt7cm

3 жыл бұрын

yeah u right

one of ma favorite players.

That stepback over Chandler at 1:06 was nastyyyy

the best step back i have ever seen

The last true olschool NBA Player in the 00 and 10's era. A Mix of Dennis Johnson, Carmelo Anthony, Bernard Kingm Charles Barkley and Scottie Pippen. I salute you with alot of love Mr. Paul Pierce. That's THE TRUTH xD

Are you able to make another mix? He's really good to study, he helps my game. Thanks. Love your work

I've watched pierce my whole life he was the captain of my team but I'm happy he gets to play with garnett and try to get another championship, As a Boston fan and native I think Nets and Celtics fans will unite for a bit I see no reason for animosity which is actually pretty cool.

simply da best!!!

My GOAT

Finally thanks for the pierce

I Like How He Just Pulls Up In Peoples Face

He's gonna be back in the all star game this year, he's takin Luol's spot

My favorite player and he will make the wizards a serious contender with his scoring an shooting ability and his underrated passing defensive and rebounding ability.hes clutch and one of the best leaders out there,he will greatly improve wall and beal and hopefully help out otto porter

@shappievdb4919

2 жыл бұрын

Well.. this aged horribly

Pierce's hand eye coordination is off the charts. He's slow for an elite player. His lower body is usually contorted in some unpredictable way after he releases the shot. That's NOT how you teach body control for a scorer. Watch Kobe. His is textbook (despite his propensity to put up crazy shots that he shouldn't take)...No matter. Pierce's pure hand eye coordination guides the ball into the net. He has always been my 2nd favorite player behind Dwayne Wade.

@lolface374

10 жыл бұрын

Did Pierce's shots go in? Isnt he the second highest scorer in Celtic history? Isnt he in the NBA and youre not? well shut up then.

@crazyriders83

10 жыл бұрын

Dillon Lyons I believe I was praising Pierce. Allow me to paraphrase since you aren't so good at that. DESPITE Pierce routinely getting himself into positions where other players can't score he has managed to score throughout his fantastic career because of his extremely gifted hand eye coordination. And no, he never was fast for an elite player. My point was that it did not matter because of Pierce's special talent. And you're on the internet, bud. You should know that every couch jockey is going to have an opinion. I've read some of your posts. You're more than willing to comment on things about which you obviously have no expertise. So drop the hypocrisy. We are all here to talk and judge.

that man is one of the best pf to me and yes he is slow but have them crazy handles hes my favorite player ant nobody messing with him and he balling on young players

The Truth!!!! My boy!!

I was never find of Paul pierce when it came to playing my team the lakers but I do respect his game along with ray Allen and KG

@cesarrivera4843

9 жыл бұрын

Ahh the good ole days. Now it's just rondo and Kobe.

hey NBAClutchTime can you make a longer video of The Truth please..?? I believe he has had too much of a successful career to be crammed into just a 10 minute video. I'd really like to see more of this Legend do what he does.

I'm a 76ers fan and after all the cheese he has done to us , it's sad to see him leave Boston . Hopefully since he couldn't retire their his jersey can definitely .

Pierce is a master of the old man game!!!!

05:52 - the power of pivot foot changing

I'm so sad to see Pierce leave. I've always been a fan of his. But its time for him to move on. As a Celtic fan, I appreciate Paul's effort over the years. No bitterness this way. #thankspaul

@charleynewman4783

Жыл бұрын

Best three point shooter in Celtics

luka doncic plays almost exactly like him but no one wants that convo 👀

@BeatKid9000

7 ай бұрын

Bro I was just talking about this... The only difference is Luka is a savant at passing the ball, like Magic and Paul Pierce combined.

my favourite basketball player```

Such a smooth silky game.

Paul Pierce Celtics Legend

He was able to go from off the dribble into his shot from anywhere

In my opionion one of the most crafty players in the league. He's tough to guard

He’s Was Luka Doncic before Luka Doncic!

@theoo149

2 жыл бұрын

That’s what I said lol

@BeatKid9000

7 ай бұрын

Only Luka is like Magic passing the ball too

Paul pierce is a HOF, my favorite player. Proves you don't have to be the fastest or the most athletic to get buckets.

@toota9125

2 жыл бұрын

Yep. Watching again after his HOF speech

He really can draw fouls man

1:31 that move was MJ-like

Paul Pierce is not talked about enough in the 2008 campaign versus the Lakers.

#34 Legend!!

Never thought Chris Mihm was part of the 2008 Lakers team during the finals. 06:51

PP can easily play till hes 40. Perfect old man's game.

Greatest Boston Celtic player of all time!

Already three videos of Paul uploaded. Check the list posted on my channel to see which highlights are already uploaded.

Already one uploaded. Check the list posted on my channel to see which highlights are already uploaded.

People credit harden for popularizing the step back but pierce was already doing it a lot years before.

If its possible, could you please do one of Nick Young? I'd really appreciate it!

My man paul pierce profesional scorer

Though he's well known for misleading injury he's actully very fine player

Old man game , the truth!

Man he makes shots look easy.

Welcome to Brooklyn!!!

Clinic of scoring

Time flys

he's using the hesitation move, and because he can shoot so quickly and effectively, defenders have to respect that potential shot which gives pierce time to go to the basket

Yes please do a joe johnson

Still an all-star

the best individual stats in celtics history are were and will be the #1 rebounding and #2 shotblocking from russell #3 scoring from bird #4 passing from cousy and #5 passing from havlicek

Top 3 smoothest jumper

Damonstamasta i agree 100%

Welcome to the Brooklyn Nets!!!

DA T.R.O.O.F

#Nets Nation

Underrated

welcome to d.c

How does he make it look so easy. Hes so slow. very nice

ROCK CHALK

Quien fue el líder de esos celtics? Tengo mis dudas de si garnett o pierce

The amount of foul calls he'd get today. It seemed like every play he's getting fouled if it's 2023