Paul Pierce
Paul Pierce
Paul Anthony Pierceis an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association. Pierce was a high school McDonald's All-American and earned All-America first team honors in his junior year at Kansas...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionBasketball Player
Date of Birth13 October 1977
CityOakland, CA
CountryUnited States of America
against desperate playing pull team
We're playing a team with they're back up against the wall, desperate for a win, and we were able to pull it out.
certain establish figure goes guys last looking played talent team year
We're looking for certain guys to establish their roles. What are they going to be for this team? That's what preseason is about, especially with the team we have. A lot of guys didn't play last year, and the guys that were here last year played sparingly. Obviously, we have a lot of young talent here. We've just got to figure it out as the preseason goes along.
chicago series
We're still in it. Our series with Chicago is big.
eyes growing guys
A lot of guys are growing up before our eyes like Gomes and West.
eyes good growing guys role team
A lot of guys are growing up before our eyes - like Gomes and West. This team is in a good groove. It's about being responsible for your role and being aggressive.
heads kept main regardless stay streak
The main thing is we kept our heads up, didn't get down. We said (the streak is) going to end, we just have to stay together, regardless of the injuries.
couple defense easy gave
I was really disappointed in our defense down the stretch. We gave up too many easy baskets. They got a couple of dunks and a couple of layups. That can't happen. Not in the playoffs. Not at home. Not anywhere.
conceited lines crosses
There's a line that separates having confidence and being conceited. I don't cross that line, but I have a lot of confidence in myself.
dream growing-up college
Being in the Final Four was a dream of mine growing up, and I was unable to fulfill that dream, but I feel like I had a great college career and won a lot of games.
nba games talking
Listening and talking to my teammates has helped me learn the NBA game. I know that talent can only take you so far.
dream play nba
It's always been my dream to play in the NBA.
gym love
I'm a competitive person. I love the game of basketball. I'm a gym rat.
both court great juices night respect utmost whenever
Whenever you get two all-stars on the court at the same time, you always have that sense of pride. We both have the utmost respect for one another and I think our competitive juices come out. What can I say? It was just a great night for both of us.