Paul Pierce is one of the greatest Celtics of all time. Once he decides to ride off into the sunset and end his NBA career, he will most definitely have his number hanging in the rafters of the Boston Garden.
"The Truth" will enter his fifteenth season as a member of the C's this year and is under contract through the 2012-13 season, with a team option for 2013-14.
Celtics management will most likely pick up the option if Pierce remains healthy, just because he is still an elite player offensively.
He averaged 19.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists last season and has been one of the veteran leaders of this roster.
However, Pierce is not open to signing a contract extension, even with Kevin Garnett, Brandon Bass, Jason Terry and Rajon Rondo signed long term.
He told the Boston Globe this when asked about his contract situation:
“I think I am going to play this one out. I want to see what it feels like to be a free agent for once in my life. I think I am going to play this one out. A lot can change in two years. My body [may not] be where I want it to be, I could retire, a lot of things could happen ...
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Article written by Nikhil Baradwaj
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