Paul Pierce coming through in the clutch serves as a poignant reminder of his time in Boston.
For many years, Paul Pierce was the heart and soul of the Boston Celtics. He toiled and worked in Boston for many years, only making it to the playoffs once in 2002. Some of those years were incredibly difficult, featuring more than a couple losing seasons. However, his work in the community and on the court endeared him to fans of the organization. He was the captain, and the Celtics were unquestionably his team.
As we all know, in the summer of '07, Danny Ainge brought in Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett to join Pierce, forming the first ‘Big 3' in a recent big three revival.