Comparing the Big 3, whose skills translate best going forward

[KG Living Legend]

 So we have Ray Allen the classic shooter.

 Kg one of the most versatile, quick, agile, athletic, Greatest defender of all time, Great shooter, Declining inside presence.

 Paul Pierce, Good shooter but a little streaky. Strong, Quickness fading a little. And that's key,  because getting to the rim is such a big part of his game.

 So what do you all think. Which of are three studs will withstand the test of time the best.

[kenmaine]

Good question.
KG has now been injured, and we don't really know how serious it is. But until he got hurt, he didn't seem to be slowing down very much.
Ray has occasional bad nights, and then calls out his teammates a little too much for my taste. But he seems to be aging well and is still a great player.
PP is still pretty consistent, but looks slower and more turnover prone this year. And I love PP and am so glad he finally got his championship last year.

So, to answer the question- probably Ray's. He isn't asked to do as much as the other two, and as long as he can still shoot the ball he'll be a valuable player.

I just hope all three can be healthy for at least another year.

[Jon]

I agree that Ray may last the oldest (if not longest, since he is older than the other two).  That all depends, though, on Ray staying here.  The C's this year have really turned Ray into a Reggie Miller type player, coming off screens and firing jumpers.  Sure, he does occasionally take it the hole, but not like he used to in his Seattle and Milwaukee days.  That should go a long way in saving his legs and body.  Pierce, on the other hand, routinely gets a beating taking it to the hole.  Similarly, KG bangs down low. 

On top of all of that, Ray may be in the best shape of all three.  Pierce's weight can fluctuate from time to time and Garnett is probably too skinny for his own good.

[celticmaestro]

I've always thought KG had the best offensive arsenal. I think Ray will last the longest. I'm not sure how long Pierce can last doing what what he does.

[BudweiserCeltic]

None of them really depend all that much on their physical tools, so all should be effective going forward.

Ray can keep his great shape, his shooting will always be a factor. Main problem will be on the defensive end.

Even on bad knees, I can't imagine KG not being a force defensively, especially with his communication.

Pierce's strength and footwork for his position will be his greatest asset going forward.

[Ohio Celtics Fan]

I think maybe 3 or so years down the line when we start rebuilding KG and Ray would be the perfect guys to keep along to mentor the young guys. They would still be playing at a high level and are very experienced in the league. I think their athleticism now will translate for at least a couple more years. KG, of course, depending on how he recovers from this whole knee snafu.

[Drucci]

Ray will last the longest in my opinion, because basically he is not going to the basket very often (but when he drives he is pretty successful) and his offense relies on jumpshots.

KG is used to shoot more than he drives to the basket too, but on a lower level. So from the three, I think Paul will be the first to see his offense "limited".