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Paul pierce CAN jam!
« on: September 16, 2011, 01:59:53 AM »

Offline ozman

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So why does everyone think he cant??!!
Almost every artical i have read on Paul Pierce since 2005(when i first became a basektball fan) state that his not a great dunker, or that his slow and unathletic.

I say BULL. Even last year he had some big dunks, specificaly when he killed Kris Humprhries, and the year before when he actually deystroyed Chris Bosh.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyv4v1JPZHU

www.youtube.com/watch?v=FR7S0pQVs-w

im at work and can't be bothered finding more but u get the point, Chris mihm is another victim too.

So why the hateing on pauls athletism. dam

.edit: Edited for language.
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« Reply #1 on: September 16, 2011, 02:08:38 AM »

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I think he gets overlooked alot because he doesnt really have that flashy play,  and he doesnt look "jacked up" like other small forwards...
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« Reply #2 on: September 16, 2011, 02:15:34 AM »

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Quote from: cman88 on September 16, 2011, 02:08:38 AM
I think he gets overlooked alot because he doesnt really have that flashy play,  and he doesnt look "jacked up" like other small forwards...


Yeah true, i guess its mostly non celtics fans anway. Another thing that annoys me actually whilst im on it. is that people seem to think lebron is a better shooter then pierce. anways rant over lol
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« Reply #3 on: September 16, 2011, 03:49:15 AM »

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Celtics get no respect these days. I suspect it's because they don't have 300 highlight reels on ESPN featuring 40 different angles on each and every play, followed by hours of analysis and heated debate on a 30 second soundbite.
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« Reply #4 on: September 16, 2011, 07:47:26 AM »

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Larry could dunk too but rarely did.   PP best weapon is not his dunk, it's his jumper.   

My son is 6'2" and in the seventh grade and can grab rim.  He should be able to dunk at the end of this year in all probability.   Anyone over 6'3" who has athletic ability and can palm the ball should be able to dunk.  It's simply not that hard to do if you have a little coordination.  It's over rated because so many people cannot do it.  But shooting a jumper well is not a skill that a lot of people have these days.   I would much rather he be the shooter he is than a dunker.  Anyone recall Harold Miner?
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« Reply #5 on: September 16, 2011, 07:49:54 AM »

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Paul's never been a flashy player, but man in his SG days of the early 2000's he definitely had a lot of explosiveness - he only used it in spurts, though.

He's never been one to draw a lot of attention to himself on the court - a true Celtic.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzeSITbXYd4&feature=related

He destroys Nets shotblocker Aaron Williams in the playoffs on this one, from his SG days:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIuHYhAl698&feature=related
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« Reply #6 on: September 16, 2011, 07:54:28 AM »

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Oh my - he catches Chris Mihm off guard on this one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Hmrfd_rSwI&feature=related

And of course, the assist from 'Toine here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53kkHZx7JTE&feature=related
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« Reply #7 on: September 16, 2011, 08:16:56 AM »

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Paul was in the some of the best shape of his career last season, and made many, many athletic plays that surprised the hell out of me...
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« Reply #8 on: September 16, 2011, 08:41:34 AM »

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Not to sound contrary or smug, but I wasn't aware that he couldn't jam anymore, or that it was generally accepted opinion that he was no longer able to or athletic enough.

I mean, anyone that watches the Celtics regularly should know pretty well what his attributes and abilities are, and he can hang with the best of them, on and off the court, (Ray can still get up in the air as well, and there are plenty of YouTube vids that show it).

Thing is these guys are team players, with a team-first priority, and that precludes pretty much anything that would be defined or interpreted as "showing off".

But don't sell them short, they still show from time-to-time that they can throw it down hard when they put their minds to it, and explode to the basket with authority.



Great post, (TP), but no need for the masked profanity, (just a friendly reminder). :)

http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?topic=10.msg24#msg24



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« Reply #9 on: September 17, 2011, 07:37:34 PM »

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Quote from: Bahku on September 16, 2011, 08:41:34 AM
Not to sound contrary or smug, but I wasn't aware that he couldn't jam anymore, or that it was generally accepted opinion that he was no longer able to or athletic enough.

I mean, anyone that watches the Celtics regularly should know pretty well what his attributes and abilities are, and he can hang with the best of them, on and off the court, (Ray can still get up in the air as well, and there are plenty of YouTube vids that show it).

Thing is these guys are team players, with a team-first priority, and that precludes pretty much anything that would be defined or interpreted as "showing off".

But don't sell them short, they still show from time-to-time that they can throw it down hard when they put their minds to it, and explode to the basket with authority.



Great post, (TP), but no need for the masked profanity, (just a friendly reminder). :)

http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?topic=10.msg24#msg24






Thanks for the reminder, note taken

I guess it still annoys me how under rated pierce is, my mates think he cant dunk so i show them the videos from the orginal post and there like WOW! I didnt know! ahaha
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« Reply #10 on: September 17, 2011, 07:49:08 PM »

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Quote from: ozman on September 17, 2011, 07:49:08 PM
some more of my fav's ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZTXKAGsBdw&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22NdeOi1w_M

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5OErxGU9zk&feature=related
JUST COZ ITS FUNNNY AHAH

Funny, so many amazing moments that I forget about until I see them again, and then it's like: "Yeah, wow ... I remember that! How could I forget?" That first one, with the spin move, is an incredible clip ... I remember all three when I see them again, but that's one that should have stayed with me. Awesome stuff ... I don't think he'll ever get the credit he deserves fully, but the Finals MVP was a step in the right direction. TP for the great memories, Oz ... sweet!
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« Reply #12 on: September 17, 2011, 09:03:32 PM »

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Noticed a funny trend in this thread
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« Reply #13 on: September 18, 2011, 04:14:25 AM »

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paul is an all around player..we all know he can bash

sure jumpers are great but we win more when paul is attacking the hoop.

the dunk pumps the team and the home crowd up
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« Reply #14 on: September 18, 2011, 04:32:42 AM »

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Paul, Ray, KG... even Rondo, they got their own types of dunks. We don't have people that knock it down real often, but we do have people that -when- they dunk, it's felt!

Seriously, Ray's dunks are just slick.
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