Paul 'The Truth' Pierce appreciation thread

Hypnotizer · Post #1 » by **Hypnotizer** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 5:46 am

[tweet]https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine/status/488170213196988416[/tweet]

[tweet]https://twitter.com/John_Wall/status/488176312910381056[/tweet]

[tweet]https://twitter.com/MGortat/status/488173369427107840[/tweet]

[tweet]https://twitter.com/SteveBuckhantz/status/488174746136104960[/tweet]

Projected starting five:

jeffsays · Post #2 » by **jeffsays** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 6:39 am

I appreciate him for all his great years in the NBA. Now I get to appreciate him as a Wizard!! This is awesome!!

Post #3 » by **miller31time** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 6:43 am

So happy about this signing. Always marveled at Pierce's game. He probably has the best footwork in the NBA.

truwizfan4evr · Post #4 » by **truwizfan4evr** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 6:48 am

Welcome to Dc!!!!! Wizards are going to be a dangerous team now.

hands11 · Post #5 » by **hands11** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 7:38 am

WOW.

I thought this was a joke.

As someone that has suggested this many times over the last two years and many times recently in regards to Plan B if Trevor A doesn't sign to a short enough deal, I am clearly happy with the move.

Now that's a move that really takes the team to another level regarding credibility. Paul Pierce is a first ballet HOF player. Great warm up act to getting KD down the road.

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/11208 ... -year-deal

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/23 ... -$11M-Deal

Paul Pierce will sign with the Washington Wizards on a two-year deal at the mid-level exception for $10 million. The second season will be a player option.

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Just last week he was looking for 9/10M a year.

http://www.csnne.com/blog/celtics-talk/ ... around-18m

And we got him for MLE

:rockon:

Knighthonor · Post #6 » by **Knighthonor** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 8:54 am

Welcome to DC bro!!!!

Knighthonor · Post #7 » by **Knighthonor** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 8:56 am

Now if only they had a good young big PF/C to upgrade on from Nene,,,,

GreenBloodedC · Post #8 » by **GreenBloodedC** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 10:15 am

Goodluck guys! I am ready for another Pierce vs. LeBron battle in the playoffs. LeBron has always considered Pierce as his fiercest rival and rightfully so.

No need to mention what he has done for the Celtics. But just recently, he came through for the Nets as he made unbelievable offensive possessions and a clutch defensive stop to help the team get to the 2nd round.

I am sure he will be able to give your team the push it needs. His presence in the locker room and leadership alone would mean a lot for an up and coming team.

queridiculo · Post #9 » by **queridiculo** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 11:22 am

I'm not even mad. The writing with Ariza was on the wall as soon as Porter was drafted and Webster was given his deal.

Love Pierces personality in this locker room, I just wonder whether he has anything left in the tank.

ozthegandp · Post #10 » by **ozthegandp** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 11:51 am

pierce can still turn it on when u really need him to, which will be a great help whenever the rest of the team flatlines. and he's one of those guys who can really motivate his teammates to play hard. that will probably his greatest contribution to this team and its something we really needed

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hands11 · Post #11 » by **hands11** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 11:54 am

ozthegandp wrote:pierce can still turn it on when u really need him to, which will be a great help whenever the rest of the team flatlines. and he's one of those guys who can really motivate his teammates to play hard. that will probably his greatest contribution to this team and its something we really needed

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No more long scoring droughts.

JWizmentality · Post #12 » by **JWizmentality** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 2:51 pm

cdouglas · Post #13 » by **cdouglas** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 3:18 pm

Welcome to DC Paul Pierce!! A DREAM COMES TRUE! This is what DC has been waiting for this type of move !! :rockon:

FAH1223 · Post #14 » by **FAH1223** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 3:28 pm

My starting lineup would be

Wall
Beal
Porter
Pierce
Gortat

With

Miller
Rice
Webster
Booker/Seraphin/Gooden
Nene

Off the bench

JohnBFanatic123 · Post #15 » by **JohnBFanatic123** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 3:31 pm

I can't wait. I think he'll be a great addition to the Wizards franchise. Wall, Beal, Nene, Pierce, and Gortat starting five. With Miller, Rice, Webster, Booker/Serpahin Gooden, and Porter coming off the bench. I like it.

JWizmentality · Post #16 » by **JWizmentality** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 3:42 pm

FAH1223 wrote:My starting lineup would be

Wall
Beal
Porter
Pierce
Gortat

With

Miller
Rice
Webster
Booker/Seraphin/Gooden
Nene

Off the bench

I think he'll be able to revert back to his SF role here. Our defense might suffer a bit, but John Wall will get Paul easy open looks which he will BURY!

Post #17 » by **nate33** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 4:21 pm

FAH1223 wrote:My starting lineup would be

Wall
Beal
Porter
Pierce
Gortat

With

Miller
Rice
Webster
Booker/Seraphin/Gooden
Nene

Off the bench

Maybe later in the season when Webster is healthy and Porter has figured things out, that lineup will make sense. But early on, I'm fairly certain Pierce is going to get the majority of his minutes at SF.

stevemcqueen1 · Post #18 » by **stevemcqueen1** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 4:39 pm

nate33 wrote:Maybe later in the season when Webster is healthy and Porter has figured things out, that lineup will make sense. But early on, I'm fairly certain Pierce is going to get the majority of his minutes at SF.

Agreed. Nene isn't losing his starting job either. Pierce probably starts at SF with Porter as the sixth man.

SMTBSI · Post #19 » by **SMTBSI** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 4:56 pm

Great pickup for you guys. His game has aged remarkably well. Perhaps not surprising given that it's never been predicated on explosive athleticism, but even so. 13.5ppg and 4.6rpg last year on better than career-average shooting %ages.

Really just a perfect fit - solid veteran presence, high character guy, at a position of need, to mesh in with your up-and-coming youths. (Super reasonable contract to boot.)

Wanted him back in Boston obviously, but can't be mad at this move. Good luck next season.

stevemcqueen1 · Post #20 » by **stevemcqueen1** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 5:01 pm

I like Wall & Pierce lineups because PP is a deadly 3 pt shooter with his feet set.

I like Miller & Porter lineups because Miller loves throwing lobs and outlets and Porter runs the break on the wing very well and has the length to finish lobs.

But I REALLY like a potential Miller & Pierce lineup. So much old man game. They will be a joy to watch.