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
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.
chicago series
We're still in it. Our series with Chicago is big.
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.
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.
allow came defensive handled poor teams
I think we came and just handled our business. They're a poor defensive team. The better teams are not going to allow you to do this.
next year
I think he's going to be an All-Star, if not this year then next year.
ability defender good guys minutes mode needs nice player system touch
I think Marcus is like a lot of guys in the league. He needs the minutes to get comfortable with the system and the coach, and Marcus never really got that with us. He never was really comfortable in Doc (Rivers') system the whole time, but I think he has the ability to be a good player in this league. He's a lock-down defender and he has a nice touch from the outside. I put him in the same mode as a (Warriors guard) Derek Fisher.
cushion difference fourth gave good moved opened played playing start starters tough
That was the difference in the game. They gave the starters a cushion at the start of the fourth quarter. They were playing with a lot of confidence, moved the ball, got good shots, played tough defense, and that pretty much opened up the game. So the starters got back in and put it away.
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.
guys pattern satisfying shown teams top
Over the years, the pattern has shown they usually go with the guys who have better records, on the teams that are at the top of the conference. I think it's more satisfying to make it (this way).
coming finally good hopefully next road trip
I think we're finally coming into our own on the road. Hopefully we can make this a good road trip and get the next one.
intensity match second
We just couldn't match their intensity in the second half.
good played work
We were very fortunate. Obviously, there are a lot of things we have to work on. I thought we played good defense.
forward next
We've got something to look forward to next year.