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Paul Pierce:  The last great Celtic
Paul Pierce: The last great Celtic
I wish I knew how to stop time.  If I could, I'd do it right now. But Father Time is a stubborn bastard.  He's not stopping for anyone.  So before we know it, Paul Pierce will be standing at center court at the Garden... tears in his eyes... thanking Boston fans ...
A Look Back at 22 Years of Futility
A Look Back at 22 Years of Futility
celticsgreen.blogspot.com — As I have been scouring the internet for any tidbit of information about the Celtics' next move,... I started thinking about how things have changed since that offseason 2 years ago when Danny turned things around and brought in Ray Allen and Kevin ... (more) A Look Back at 22 Years of Futility
Celtics will again put team goals ahead of stats | Boston Celtics | projo.com | The Providence ...
projo.com — 01:00 AM EDT on Saturday, July 25, 2009 By ROB LEE Journal Sports Writer BOSTON — Before... joining the Celtics for the 2007-08 season, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen had accomplished just about everything they could in the NBA except for one thing — ... (more) Celtics will again put team goals ahead of stats | ...
Paul Pierce, on the Cusp of Greatness
Paul Pierce, on the Cusp of Greatness
tvtbt.wordpress.com — Just one year ago, Paul Pierce was on top of the world, he finally had his ring.... To top it all off, he was voted NBA Finals MVP over Kobe Bryant. Then, last season, it all came crashing down. At the beginning of last season, the Boston Celtics were ... (more) Paul Pierce, on the Cusp of Greatness
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Points in the Paint
BallerBlogger.com — Red’s Army says it’s time to appreciate Paul Pierce, the last great Celtic. A Matt Moore number about Gregg Popovich and the Spurs, that includes this passage:  “Popovich is a man of surprises. His life spans: working in intelligence circles after graduating from the Air Force Academy, to championship gold, to a small winery outside of Portland. Knowing that, did you expect him to go quietly? And so Pop, alongside General Manager R.C. Buford, arranged the trade for Richard Jefferson, instantly covering ...

The 10-man rotation, starring a van for all Pistons
Ball Don't Lie — A look around the league and the web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out. C: PistonsNationBlog. Ol' Pistons help launch the vehicle that gave the world soccer moms ... PF: RedsArmy.com. Is Paul Pierce the last great Celtic? SF: Basketball-Reference.com Blog. What's left in Shaquille's tank? (And no, you can't say diesel.) ...

Recommended Reading: The Last Great Celtic
CelticsBlog — ... Very nice article by Red's Army called Paul Pierce: The last great Celtic Here's a blurb, but the article is worth the read. I know there will be other guys who wear this uniform for their entire careers.  Maybe a few of them will pass Pierce on some of the team's all-time lists.  Some will have their numbers raised to the rafters.  But none of that matters.  It doesn't matter if that guy is the best player in Celtics history.  He's still not going to be what Paul Pierce is now.  ...

will live streaming be the downfall of civilization?
nba musings — ... *My favorite Red’s Army post to date. A very nice tribute to Paul Pierce and his legacy as a Celtic in: Paul Pierce: The last great Celtic ...

Random Thoughts on Random Things
LOY's PLACE a celtics green blog — ... Red's Army has a really good article that you should read if you haven't already: Paul Pierce: The last great Celtic. I really enjoyed this and it hit home with me. One of the best pieces I have read in this off season. Pierce really is the last of a generation of players. Not many players these days stay with one team their whole careers and only one had the influence of Red Auerbach helping to shape his career. Here is the final paragraph. ...

Celtics Updates
Celtics 17 — CelticsBlog: Gabe Pruitt is just about done here. Celtics opener vs. Cavs. The challenge of trading Big Baby. Red's Army: Paul Pierce: the last great Celtic. Just sittin' around, waiting for somethin' to happen. I'm sick of waiting for Marquis Daniels.

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