Do you know which game Pierce conquered Kobe?

When it comes to the greatest team in NBA history, there is no doubt that the Celtics have a place. As part of the most dominant 8-consecutive championship dynasty in NBA history, after the Clippers lost to the Jazz yesterday, the news that Pierce, a 40-year-old legendary veteran, announced his retirement has attracted great attention from the league and fans. Pierce is destined to become one of the greatest leaders and spirits in Celtics history.

The Celtics are one of the greatest teams in history. Many great stars have emerged in the history of the Celtics. Far from Russell, Bob Cousy, Havlicek McHale, Parish, Bird and Pierce, the Celtics' Big Three from 2008 to 2012 are even more famous in the league. Among the Celtics, Pierce is the undisputed leader after Bird in the new century.

Before the start of the 2007 season, the Celtics acquired Ray Allen and Garnett of the Thunder from the SuperSonics through trades. The two superstars formed another league with Pierce. The three giants were shocked. However, whether the temporary and luxurious Big Three can bring the Celtics a championship has left many people questioning and even wanting to laugh at them, because in 2003, the Lakers' temporary formation of a more luxurious combination of the Four Kings failed. (Kobe, Malone, O'Neal and Payton), the Lakers F4 lost to the grassroots Pistons in the Finals in the summer of 2004. In the end, the Celtics' Big Three defeated Kobe Gasol's Lakers and lifted the 2008 championship trophy, proving to people that the temporary Big Three combination can also be successful.

Among the Celtics' top lineup, Pierce does not have the most outstanding and eye-catching personal statistics. He does not have Garnett's wild and invincible style, nor does he have Thunder. Allen has a gentlemanly demeanor, but Pierce is indeed the player who best represents the Green Army's temperament.

The most talked-about personal shocking performance of Pierce's career must be the 2008 NBA Finals. That year, Pierce and Kobe Bryant's Lakers had a peak showdown in the Finals. Pierce was accidentally knocked out in the first game. A teammate was accidentally injured, and after simple treatment in the locker room, "Truth" came back and used a three-pointer to help the team complete the lead. After the game, Allen even identified Pierce's return as an important reason for the team's comeback. "There is no doubt that Paul (Pierce)'s return has injected great confidence into me, and his appearance has given us great strength." Ray Allen said. "He is a monster. He came back after being injured and made three-pointers, which greatly improved their morale. Pierce is a fighter."

Pierce finally performed the return of the king drama to help the team, finally defeated the Lakers, and finally won the championship. Pierce also won the Finals FMVP. With this god-level performance in the finals, Pierce Becoming one of the greatest leaders in franchise history.

On February 6, 2017, Beijing time, at the North Shore Garden Arena in Boston, Pierce returned to Boston for the first time wearing a Clippers jersey. Pierce walked to the center of the court and knelt down on his knees, kissing the floor of the court. Celtics players and fans at the scene applauded Pierce with applause and cheers, paying tribute to the eternal leader of the Celtics. This tough guy who dedicated the best years of his career to Boston, welcome home!

The role of a leader is to adjust the status in a timely manner and stand up at critical moments. And Pierce does this without a doubt, he is the unquestioned leader of this Celtics. With Ray Allen leaving the Miami Heat in 2013. The era of the Big Three came to an end, and it also marked the end of an era. Finally, Garnett returned to the Timberwolves where his dream began, and Pierce was sent to the Clippers to join forces with Paul to compete for the championship. Unfortunately, the Clippers were eliminated by the Jazz yesterday. Later, Pierce announced his retirement, which also marked the end of an era for the Green Army.

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