I know after reading the title you will probably think this tread is going to be about Walt Whitman's famous poem about Abraham Lincoln. but it's not, it's about another Captain. It's about our Captain, The Truth, Paul Pierce.
Selfish, Immature, overrated are just a few words that have been used to describe Paul Pierce throughout his Career. Aside from a few moments, thise words can not be more inaccurate. Piece is the Heart and Soul of this team. The Players know it, Celtics Fans know it, and now finally the Media, and other Fans outside of Boston are starting to see it.
This season, and especially these playoffs have been Paul Pierce's Coming out party, it's just to bad it took 10 years for the NBA to see truly how great he is. Once again, he has had his moments of Brilliance in the past. Some Big Games, Very Few Playoff series, such as the 2002 eastern Conference finals. when a 24 yr old Pierce, put the Celtics on his back, and gave every once of energy trying to reach the NBA finals, but falling short. I mentioned his age, cause 6 yrs is way to much time for his next real shot to make it to the Finals. but to No Fault of his own, His teams were never good enough to Put him on the stage that he belongs, and with his name being mentioned in the same sentence as other Elite players. After all, it was not Pierce who traded a lottery pick (Shawn Marion, or Andre Miller) for Vitaly Potapenko. Ro it was Not Pierce who Let a big contributer of the 2002 team, Rodney Rogers walk away after the season, and trade the vertain PG Anderson for an out of shape, past his prime player with a drinking problem. and fianlly it was not Pierce who traded away his long time running mate, and close friend, Antoine Walker for a player with one good knee.
Pierce has lasted through 4 coaches Pitino, O'Brian, Carroll, and now Doc. He has been through 3 GM's Pitino, Wallace, and Ainge. Which led to 3 rebuilding periods. Watched Many players Come and go, some with talents, some with little or no talent. And Pierce has Persevered through it all.
This Season, has finally corrected a lot of Wrongs. And finally brought players talented enough for pirce to show his ability, and his heart. I hope Pierce enjoys every minute, Cause I know I am enjoying every minute watching an immature, overrated, and very selfish basketball player, lead his team. while joining the ranks of the ALL TIME NBA greats. And doing it in a way, that Every Celtic Fan should be honored, and Proud to Call Paul Pierce Our Captain!!!
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