Veteran forward Paul Pierce is signed with the Los Angeles Clippers through the 2017-18 season, via Spotrac, but he is uncertain about his future in the NBA.
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Pierce Will Decide on His Future Soon
Wednesday, June 8
Pierce, who has played 18 years in the NBA, told Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe that he hasn't made a decision on whether he'll return for a 19th season, but he will make one "in the next few weeks":
Well, we always say it’s 51-49. I get 51 percent of the vote and the rest of [the family] gets 49. [My wife’s] input carried a lot of weight. We’ll figure out some things. I know I don’t want to be sitting at home, whatever I do, regardless. If I come back, it will be one more [season] and that will be it. No doubt.
If Pierce does return in 2016-17, it will be his last campaign, per Washburn. But in this offseason, his body's response to regular-season preparations will play a large factor in his decision, as he'll turn 39 years old just a few weeks before the year begins.
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