NBA Rumors: Paul Pierce Is Likely To Return; Will End His NBA Career With The Boston Celtics; Clippers Ready To Let Go

After a successful 18 years of NBA career, Paul Peirce has proven himself to be a future NBA Hall of Famer. The Los Angeles Clippers are preparing for his retirement, claiming that they are ready to let him go back to Boston and end his career as one of the Celtics.

In a report made by the boston.com, Los Angeles Clippers head Coach Doc Rivers stated that it's important that Paul Pierce retire with the Boston Celtics. With 15 straight seasons playing with the Celtics, Paul Pierce deserves to end his NBA career wearing white and green jersey.

On the other hand, in an interview with Coach Doc Rivers held by the CSN, he believed that Paul Pierce would continue playing. Paul Piece as a competitive player, Doc Rivers thinks that Pierce doesn't want to end his career the way he performed last season. Rivers also mentioned Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen wants to come back and play.

After dropping 42 on Shaq and the Lakers in 01, Shaq said: "Take this down, Paul Pierce is the motherf***ing Truth". The nickname was born

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Paul Pierce has been a tremendous leader during his prime, leading the Boston Celtics for 9 straight years before the Celtics Big 3 has been built. Shouldering most of the offensive end Paul Pierce single-handedly brought the Celtics to the Playoffs 4 times.

With a career average of 20 points, 5.7 rebounds with 3.6 assists and 1.3 steals per night, obviously, Pierce is one of the greatest in the NBA. After posting 42 points against the Los Angeles Lakers, Shaquille O'Neal named Paul Pierce as the Truth.

Last season would be considered as Pierce's worst NBA season. With a limited 18 minutes per game, he only averaged 6.1 points per game. Due to his performance, the Los Angeles Clippers are speculating that he might consider his retirement.

Paul Pierce has 2 more years with the Los Angeles Clippers, but the organization is reportedly still waiting for Pierce's final decision. It is not clear whether Paul Pierce will retire or will continue playing, until further confirmation from the truth himself.