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Someone please help me with the exact verbage, but years ago Tommy predicted that Pierce may someday be the greatest scorer in C's history. He wasn't suggesting that Pierce would become the best offensive player (Bird), but could become the best scorer. Not sure I fully understand the distinction nor am I sure I have Tommy paraphrased apprpriately, but it was something like that -- and it was long ago. He got a little heat for the remark.
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Quote from: Neurotic Guy on February 07, 2012, 08:06:26 PMSomeone please help me with the exact verbage, but years ago Tommy predicted that Pierce may someday be the greatest scorer in C's history. He wasn't suggesting that Pierce would become the best offensive player (Bird), but could become the best scorer. Not sure I fully understand the distinction nor am I sure I have Tommy paraphrased apprpriately, but it was something like that -- and it was long ago. He got a little heat for the remark. “Havlicek might be a better player because of his defense, or Bird because of his passing, but Paul Pierce is the best scorer the Celtics have ever had.”http://greenstreet.weei.com/sports/boston/basketball/celtics/2012/02/06/where-does-paul-pierce-rank-among-celtics-greats/
Quote from: BudweiserCeltic on February 07, 2012, 08:08:44 PMQuote from: Neurotic Guy on February 07, 2012, 08:06:26 PMSomeone please help me with the exact verbage, but years ago Tommy predicted that Pierce may someday be the greatest scorer in C's history. He wasn't suggesting that Pierce would become the best offensive player (Bird), but could become the best scorer. Not sure I fully understand the distinction nor am I sure I have Tommy paraphrased apprpriately, but it was something like that -- and it was long ago. He got a little heat for the remark. “Havlicek might be a better player because of his defense, or Bird because of his passing, but Paul Pierce is the best scorer the Celtics have ever had.”http://greenstreet.weei.com/sports/boston/basketball/celtics/2012/02/06/where-does-paul-pierce-rank-among-celtics-greats/TP for the quote. Folks agree? Pierce the best scorer in C's history? Hondo was one heck of a scorer. Hard to put anyone ahead of Bird.