Paul Pierce

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Paul Pierce

Inducted:
2021

Paul Pierce NBA Hall of Fame

Player Stats

6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
235 lb (107 kg)

Born:
October 13, 1977
Oakland, California, U.S.

Position:
Small forward
Shooting guard

College:
Kansas (1995–1998)

Paul Pierce was a prolific scorer and clutch performer who spent most of his 19-year NBA career as the face of the Boston Celtics.

Drafted 10th overall in 1998, Pierce quickly became known for his smooth scoring ability, strong mid-range game, and fearless approach in big moments.

He led the Celtics through rebuilding years and finally reached the NBA summit in 2008, teaming with Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen to win an NBA championship and earning Finals MVP honors. Nicknamed "The Truth," Pierce ranks among the all-time leaders in points, free throws, and three-pointers made.

He retired with over 26,000 career points, placing him among the top scorers in league history.

Pierce was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2021, a fitting recognition for a player whose toughness, loyalty, and shot-making defined an era in Boston and made him one of the game’s great small forwards.

Pierce's Awards and Records

  • 34 retired by Boston Celtics
  • Consensus first-team All-American (1998)
  • First-team All-Big 12 (1998)
  • Third-team All-Big 12 (1997)
  • 2× Big 12 tournament MVP (1997, 1998)
  • 34 jersey retired by Kansas Jayhawks
  • McDonald's All-American (1995)
  • Second-team Parade All-American (1995)
  • California Mr. Basketball (1995)

NBA Records

    • NBA champion (2008)
    • NBA Finals MVP (2008)
    • 10× NBA All-Star (2002–2006, 2008–2012)
    • All-NBA Second Team (2009)
    • 3× All-NBA Third Team (2002, 2003, 2008)
    • NBA All-Rookie First Team (1999)
    • NBA Three-Point Contest champion (2010)
    • NBA 75th Anniversary Team

    NBA Teams

    Boston Celtics 1998–2013
    Brooklyn Nets 2013–2014
    Washington Wizards 2014–2015
    Los Angeles Clippers 2015–2017

    NBA Draft:
    1998: 1st round, 10th overall pick
    Boston Celtics

    Numbers Worn:
    34

    Career Stats

    Games Played:
    1,343
    Points:
    26,397 (19.7 PPG)
    Rebounds:
    7,527 (5.6 RPG)
    Assists:
    4,708 (3.5 APG)
    FG%:
    44.5%
    3P%:
    36.8%
    FT%:
    80.6%