By Rob Mason, PSO President of Sports Operations
Oct 13, 2021

Paul Pierce was one of the greatest players in Boston Celtics players ever and certainly the best overall player to don the green and white since Larry Bird retired in 1992. “The Truth” had a knack for delivering in the clutch and coming through in big moments. If it wasn’t for Bird, one of the greatest NBA players ever, Pierce would undoubtedly be the best Celtics SF of all-time. However, his legacy will still live on forever in the Hall of Fame while he still owns a few notable records in franchise history. 

Here are the 5 most interesting facts about Paul Pierce:

Via Basketball Reference
 

Paul Pierce’s career resume was obviously Springfield-worthy with all his accolades:

  • 10x All-Star 
  • 2009 All-NBA 2nd Team, 3x 3rd Team 
  • 2008 NBA Champion & Finals MVP
  • 1999 All-Rookie 1st Team
  • 2010 3-point content champ
  • Most consecutive seasons (14) w/ 1,000+ PTS & 100+ 3PM
  • #34 retired by Celtics



Paul Pierce’s all-time ranks in Boston Celtics history: 

  • 1st in career 3PM (1,823) & STL (1,583) 
  • 2nd in career PTS (24,021)
  • 3rd in career FGM (7,882)
  • 4th in career PPG (21.8) & BLK (668)
  • 5th in career AST (5,695)
  • Top2 in season FTM (627-604)
  • 4th in season 3PM (210)

Paul Pierce’s ranks among Boston Celtics SF in franchise history: 

  • 1st in career 3PM (1,273) 
  • 2nd in career PPG (20.7), STL (1,111), & BLK (455)
  • 3rd in career PTS (16,820), AST (3,091), APG (3.8), REB (4,708), & FGM (5,537)
  • 3rd-5th in season 3PM (147-143)
  • 5th in season PTS (2,116)

Most career 3PM in Boston Celtics history:

1. Paul Pierce (1,823)

2. Antoine Walker (937)

3. Ray Allen (798)

4. Marcus Smart (677)

5. Larry Bird (649)

Most career Steals in Boston Celtics history:

1. Paul Pierce (1,583)

2. Larry Bird (1,556)

3. Rajon Rondo (990)

4. Robert Parish (873)

5. Antoine Walker (828)

Pierce was a Celtics legend

 

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