Paul Pierce boasted one of the greatest careers in Boston Celtics history before his 2017 retirement with the team. Since then, he’s taken his handful of losses: on social media, on the air with his predictions and in a quarantine HORSE showcase from his backyard court.
Gary Washburn then delivered him a post-career accolade on par with his NBA Finals MVP trophy. The Boston Globe held an all-time Celtics draft and Washburn, with the paper since 2009, selected him with the first overall pick. Backlash ensued from ardent Bill Russell and Larry Bird supporters, so Washburn joined Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman’s CLNS Media podcast to defend his selection.