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Paul Pierce not clutch - posters say!

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Paul Pierce not clutch - posters say! 

Post#1 » by Al-Haqq » Thu May 1, 2008 12:21 am

I was shocked at some of the posts in this thread about Boston Celtic Paul Pierce, and who he was ranked behind.

http://www.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?t=785261

I'm not a homer or anything, but I feel I have an understanding of what the truth is - pardon the pun - because of some of these posts are so misinformed it makes me wonder when this guy will stop being under-rated.

I'm guessing an NBA Finals appearance would give him the stage to perform. I don't think he's the best player in the NBA or the best clutch player, but he is a legitimate star in this league and is one of the best clutch players around.
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Post#2 » by SonicYouth34 » Thu May 1, 2008 12:26 am

If they saw the vintage Pierce, not many have, he'd be first hands down. HT isn't clutch
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Post#3 » by MyInsatiableOne » Thu May 1, 2008 12:43 pm

As much of a homer and Celtics-fanatic I am, Pierce is overrated when it comes to clutchness. He certainly is our best option and he comes through a lot, but he's not automatic by any means.

I still love the guy, though
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Post#4 » by grantlongforpresident » Thu May 1, 2008 1:08 pm

pierce is the definition of clutch.
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Post#5 » by MyInsatiableOne » Thu May 1, 2008 1:25 pm

grantlongforpresident wrote:pierce is the definition of clutch.


Then, based on his "conversion rate", if you will, what were Bird, Jordan, Hondo, Sam Jones, Magic, etc? Omniscient gods?
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Post#6 » by Tricky Ricky » Thu May 1, 2008 1:45 pm

Pierce has had his share of game winners and losers. He is clutch but I dont want to call him "the most clutch ever etc." Out of that list Id take him to take the game winner though
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Post#7 » by MyInsatiableOne » Thu May 1, 2008 1:50 pm

Tricky Ricky wrote:Pierce has had his share of game winners and losers. He is clutch but I dont want to call him "the most clutch ever etc." Out of that list Id take him to take the game winner though


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Post#8 » by GuyClinch » Thu May 1, 2008 4:46 pm

PP thinks an open Ray Allen is the man to take the last J.

I like Pierce in the clutch - however sometimes I think he is tired and leaves his J a bit short. If you notice his "go-to" clutch shot is the step back J...which he can pretty much get off over anyone. When tired though it's less automatic.

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