Paul Pierce helped define the early part of LeBron James’ career as the one opponent standing in the way before the once-again star of the Cavaliers briefly took his talents to South Beach.
With No. 34 sitting courtside by his family and accompanied by ex-teammates Kevin Garnett and Rajon Rondo plus former coach Doc Rivers, Pierce’s descendants on the Green didn’t exactly represent the old “ubuntu” way against James.
James and his made-over Cleveland lineup took an offensive Ginsu knife to the best defensive team in the NBA, slicing up the Celtics for a 121-99 win yesterday at the Garden.