Paul Pierce has been giving the New York Knicks and their fans the business for decades now. One would think that New Yorkers would revel in the friendly bantering, but it's 2024, so of course some need to be offended or upset and voice their displeasure on the safe space of social media.
This harmless, silly tweet which was no different than a playful gone fishing pic, got fans in an uproar:
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— Paul Pierce (@paulpierce34) May 19, 2024
Then when fans complained about the jersey being Jalen Brunson's, who broke his hand in the second half of Game 7, falsely assumed Pierce was targetting the injured guard, Paul double downed on his poking.