Pierce wants to be a fixture in Boston

[sed522002]

Per Red's Army:
http://redsarmy.com/2013/09/22/your-morning-dump-where-paul-pierce-discusses-his-return-to-boston/

Pierce said he wants to be a fixture in Boston following his playing days, not just showing up for his retirement ceremony and heading to Malibu, Calif., the next morning. Pierce said he wants to establish something substantial in Boston, having grown attached to the city despite growing up in Inglewood, Calif., as a Lakers fan.

“Ultimately, what I would like to do is have a business in Boston,” he said. “Maybe like a sports bar. I would love to do something like that here. None of the former Celtic great players have come and done that. I thought about it, and why hasn’t anyone come and opened up a nice restaurant? You see the Don Shula restaurant, the Michael Jordanrestaurant, and Magic [Johnson] got the theaters in LA. Why nobody here? All this history, all these championships and love, why has nobody done that?

Pierce said he holds no grudges toward the Celtics, and again pointed to a future relationship with the organization.
“Who knows? I may be working for Wyc Grousbeck or Danny Ainge,” he said. “A lot of players don’t understand it. I’ve always understood it. And [other players] let their pride and ego get in the way. I’ve made a lot of money here, I’ve built relationships, won a championship here, I thank y’all for everything y’all gave me. How can I be mad for everything they’ve given me. I’m thankful.”

How can you not love this guy?

[D.o.s.]

Very cool.

When I read the thread title my first thought was "Man, even Kareem stayed quiet for a little while when he wanted a statue outside the Forum."

[StartOrien]

Man, love him.

[manl_lui]

I miss Pierce so much 

he opens a sports bar in Boston, and I'll be a regular customer lol

[Celtics18]

Pierce said the Celtics should have no trouble attracting major free agents. “The city of Boston has changed so much since I’ve been here,” he said. “There are so many more things to do and the city has grown. I think it would be a great place to play.

“I enjoyed it here. Hopefully, the fact that guys like me and Kevin liked it here is a sign to other players that it’s a good city to play in. I’m excited about playing in Brooklyn, though. There weren’t too many places I wanted to go if I had to leave Boston, but Brooklyn is one of them.”

He's even still doing a little recruiting for us.  Man, I love the Captain.  He seems bent on ensuring that we remember him fondly for everything he's given this city.

I'd say he's doing a good job.

Respect, and good luck in Brooklyn.

Whenever you decide to come back to Boston, we'll be here to give you a hero's welcome.   

[Cman]

Pierce is a classy guy.
Love him.

[McHales Pits]

The ovation that he and Garnett will receive upon returning to the Garden will be deafening

[GreenFaith1819]

Love the guy.

I wish nothing but the best for him, KG, Jet and Co while they're in BKN.

[Prof. Clutch]

We are all incredibly lucky to have this guys as part of the Celtics history. Though I plan on being a Celtics' fan for life, I can't see anyone unseating him as my favorite Celtics player of all time.  Hope he wins a couple more championships in Brooklyn and then comes back in some capacity with the Celtics' organization.

[Fan from VT]

welcome him back with open arms, regardless of the rest of his career. Him and russell, watching games

[perks-a-beast]

We are all incredibly lucky to have this guys as part of the Celtics history. Though I plan on being a Celtics' fan for life, I can't see anyone unseating him as my favorite Celtics player of all time.  Hope he wins a couple more championships in Brooklyn and then comes back in some capacity with the Celtics' organization.

This. 1000%

[BadNewsBarnes]

What a class act.  So refreshing to hear comments like that.  Class act all the way.  Unlike some whiners who have left Boston and complained - Carl Crawford come to mind.

[SHAQATTACK]

Should have never traded him

[2short]

I can see him signing with us once his nets contract runs out.  First guy off the bench, retire in green.

[PhoSita]

I could see Pierce as our GM 10 to 15 years down the road.