NBA reacts to Paul Pierce's final game
Perhaps overshadowing the fact that the Los Angeles Clippers have met their demise in this year's NBA playoffs is the harsh reality that 10-time All-Star Paul Pierce has taken the floor for the final time after 19 seasons competing in the Association.
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Pierce - who stated prior to the start of the season that this would be his last - played 21 minutes and scored six points in the Clippers' 104-91 loss to the Utah Jazz in Game 7 at Staples Center.
The basketball world took to social media to show love to The Truth later in the day, congratulating the 39-year-old on a career that will undoubtedly earn him entry into the Basketball Hall of Fame sooner rather than later.
Congrats on a hall of fame career @paulpierce34 #truth #HOF
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) April 30, 2017
Congrats to The Truth @paulpierce34 on ONE hell of a career! #FutureHOF
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) April 30, 2017
The Truth! Congrats on an amazing career! #classof98
— Dirk Nowitzki (@swish41) May 1, 2017
Always said yrs ago, whenever @paulpierce34 leaves the game, the game would be missing something. All time great. Respect big dog!#theTruTH
— Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) May 1, 2017
🙏🏽 hell of a career OG ✊🏾 https://t.co/iOBnbCXPEH
— CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) May 1, 2017
#TRUTH
— Mike Conley (@mconley11) May 1, 2017
an incredible career @paulpierce34 ! #respect
Sad end for The Truth.
— Evan Fournier (@EvanFourmizz) April 30, 2017
Wow, remember it like it was yesterday RT @ESPNNBA: Paul Pierce’s NBA debut - February 5, 1999 ... https://t.co/M5QGRtf7ia
— Vince Carter (@mrvincecarter15) May 1, 2017
💯💯 RT @paulpierce34: THANKU TO ALL MY NBA BROTHERS AND SISTERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE GAME A GAME IVE ... https://t.co/cr2iLQFPfV
— Marreese Speights (@Mospeights16) May 1, 2017
Nothing but respect for @paulpierce34! You set the bar for California kids living out NBA dreams #1stballotHOF
— Quincy Pondexter (@QuincyPondexter) May 1, 2017
My man the truth Paul Pierce it's been an honor👏👏👏#paulpierce #nba #thetruth https://t.co/HCIoaANiaI
— Mirza Teletovic (@Teletovic33) May 1, 2017
Congrats @paulpierce34 .. helluva career! You def inspired me as a boy! Enjoy retirement! https://t.co/p2apC7xe9U
— Jared Dudley (@JaredDudley619) April 30, 2017
Congrats to the truth on a phenomenal career, one of my favorite players to Watch growing up, hell I still youtube him 😂💪🏾💪🏾@paulpierce34
— Anthony Morrow (@MrAnthonyMorrow) April 30, 2017
Congrats on a GREAT CAREER big bro!!! It was an honor to play with and against you. #TheTRUTH https://t.co/3cRhlEE46b
— Garrett Temple (@GTemp14) May 1, 2017
OG @paulpierce34 💯 #RealOne #TheTruth
— All Eyes On Me (@Diamond_Stone33) April 30, 2017