Number 12

Paul Pierce Boston Celtics Small Forward
(11th Season)

Paul Pierce until last season was one of the most underrated players in the league. He is going to finish his career in Boston close to the top of the list in almost every Boston Celtics statistical category. In case you weren't sure, the Celtics have had a couple good players in their existence. Last season, Pierce led the way in the playoffs for Boston, and in the NBA Finals outplayed NBA Icon Kobe Bryant.

"The Truth" as he is referred to in Boston has game that not many can match in the NBA. He does not have the athleticism the NBA looks for, which may be why he fell to 10th in the draft (one spot ahead of the Pistons picking 11th). However, Paul Pierce has the best body/ball control that I have ever seen. He is slower and less athletic as everyone who he plays against, however, like the old guy at the gym he still finds a way to get what he wants. The step back is just about unguardable, and with 6 spin moves, or three pump fakes, whichever he needs Pierce gets to the rim and to the foul line.

Pierce has a career average of almost 24 points a game. He like Ray Allen and KG, took a step back statistically to help the team as a whole. In the past couple years Pierce has shown that he is an all around player. Last year in the Finals his defensive play on Kobe Bryant won him NBA Finals MVP, and the Celtics a championship.

Paul Pierce has done everything a player can do in the NBA. He has all star appearances, NBA Finals MVP, and a Championship. He will retire a legend in Boston, and will have his number retired amongst the greatest of all time.

Then will be the Hall of Fame.