Is Paul Pierce a Hall of Famer if he retired at seasons end?

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Is Paul Pierce a Hall of Famer if he retired at seasons end?

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Post#1 » by JordansBulls » Mon Jun 9, 2008 9:35 pm

Is Paul Pierce a Hall of Famer if he retired at seasons end?
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Post#2 » by NetsForce » Mon Jun 9, 2008 9:37 pm

HELL NO.

But he'd probably be voted in as one just because the HOF is a joke nowadays.
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Post#3 » by Datruth345 » Mon Jun 9, 2008 9:39 pm

depends on the outcome of these last 5 games
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Post#4 » by Big Bird » Mon Jun 9, 2008 9:40 pm

No, I don't think so. He doesn't have any accolades (outside of a All Rookie team and a couple of 2nd or 3rd All Nba teams, if I recall correctly), no championships, no records, no medals. I doubt he can get in only on account of the All Start selections.

Doesn't mean that can't change in the very near future (with a possible 'ship and Finals MVP and whatever it is to come for them in the next years).

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Post#5 » by Celtsfan1980 » Mon Jun 9, 2008 9:45 pm

How can a player like Dominique make it in but Pierce does not? One of the best small forwards in the game, 6 all stars, good clutch ability. Hopefully he'll win the Championship MVP so he may get more respect for his playing. Definitely should be in the Hall.
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Post#6 » by HarlemHeat37 » Mon Jun 9, 2008 9:54 pm

if Boston wins the title this year, I'm gonna assume Pierce gets Finals MVP..he's a lock if he wins the ring and the MVP..
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Post#7 » by DMannOC » Mon Jun 9, 2008 9:56 pm

no and i dont really think its close
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Post#8 » by Ian4 » Mon Jun 9, 2008 10:00 pm

absolutely not
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Post#9 » by Celtsfan1980 » Mon Jun 9, 2008 10:05 pm

What I don't understand is how KC Jones is in, while JoJo White and Dennis Johnson aren't in. I'm not sure what the standards are. If you use Dominique as an example, he was a slightly better offensive player but Pierce is the better clutch player and defender. Pierce has also led his team further. How can you make a claim that Dominique should be in and Pierce shouldn't?
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Post#10 » by HarlemHeat37 » Mon Jun 9, 2008 10:11 pm

are you guys serious?..

he's made 3 all-NBA teams, he has been a 6 time all-star, he's been top 10 in the NBA in scoring 5 times(3 times in the top 3)..if he wins the title, he adds a huge accomplishment to the list, and probably a finals MVP..

he's going to add accolades in the next few years..

this isn't a GOAT list, it's the HOF..there are many guys that you wouldn't think would make the HOF..

guys like Pierce, Carter, McGrady..they are all borderline, and any 1 of them gets pushed in with an accomplishment like an NBA title as a #1-2 option..
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Post#11 » by Triple M » Mon Jun 9, 2008 10:22 pm

Not if he retired at seasons end but it is possible if he plays for another 6-7 years and at least 2-3 being similar to this season.
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Post#12 » by hermes » Mon Jun 9, 2008 10:24 pm

HarlemHeat37 wrote:are you guys serious?..

he's made 3 all-NBA teams, he has been a 6 time all-star, he's been top 10 in the NBA in scoring 5 times(3 times in the top 3)..if he wins the title, he adds a huge accomplishment to the list, and probably a finals MVP..

he's going to add accolades in the next few years..

this isn't a GOAT list, it's the HOF..there are many guys that you wouldn't think would make the HOF..

guys like Pierce, Carter, McGrady..they are all borderline, and any 1 of them gets pushed in with an accomplishment like an NBA title as a #1-2 option..

those don't merit in the discussion, its if he retires at the end of the season would he have enough
i think it would be close depending on the outcome of the finals
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Post#13 » by girlygirl » Mon Jun 9, 2008 10:38 pm

Probably not. But it's a moot point since he isn't retiring.

I think if he plays another 3-5 years at his current level he would be a borderline HOF choice. If he wins a title or two that would help his case, but his numbers already give him an argument for being voted in.
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Post#14 » by Milan24 » Mon Jun 9, 2008 10:42 pm

He is a lock. I mean, who else has the heart and desire to come back from such a dramatic knee injury that left him in tears to hit big shots and carry his team to victory in game 1 of the NBA finals. That is the stuff of legends. Dare I say GOAT.
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Post#15 » by greenbeans » Mon Jun 9, 2008 10:46 pm

Milan24 wrote:He is a lock. I mean, who else has the heart and desire to come back from such a dramatic knee injury that left him in tears to hit big shots and carry his team to victory in game 1 of the NBA finals. That is the stuff of legends. Dare I say GOAT.
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Post#16 » by Manocad » Mon Jun 9, 2008 10:50 pm

Actually that was pretty damn funny.

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Post#17 » by Milan24 » Mon Jun 9, 2008 10:50 pm

greenbeans wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

get over it man. learn how to live with a loss

WTF are you talking about? Learn to live with a loss? I have been a Laker fan since 1985. I have experienced plenty of losses and I am still alive.
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Post#18 » by greenbeans » Mon Jun 9, 2008 10:53 pm

sorry, i didnt realize i needed to draw it our for you. you sound like a sore loser keep bringing up conspiracy theories and sour grapes
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Post#19 » by Milan24 » Mon Jun 9, 2008 11:00 pm

No conspiracy theories or sour grapes here. Celtics deserve to be up 2-0. I guess you are alittle slow in the sarcasm department.
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Post#20 » by 10scott10 » Mon Jun 9, 2008 11:12 pm

well i had felt that he was one even before the season ahd started. i feel that he is definitly worthy of it.
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