“Well, I figure this might be my last time anyway going to Jersey,” Pierce said before last night’s 84-79 loss to the Raptors. “This could be my last year playing.”
He then laughed, making it seem he was perhaps kidding. But he didn’t step back when asked about it further.
“You never know, man,” Pierce said. “I don’t know. I’ve got to preserve my body for the rest of my life.”
Hit with the basic John McEnroe line — you cannot be serious — he shook his head.
“I don’t know,” said the second-leading scorer in Celtics history. “I’ve thought about it. I don’t know. I’ve got to see how my summer goes with my kids.”
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Captain Contemplates Career
posted at 4/14/2012 2:29 PM EDT
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Re: Captain Contemplates Career
posted at 4/15/2012 12:11 AM EDT
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In Response to Captain Contemplates Career:http://bostonherald.com/sports/basketball/celtics/view.bg?&articleid=1061124470&format=&page=1&listingType=celt#articleFull “Well, I figure this might be my last time anyway going to Jersey,” Pierce said before last night’s 84-79 loss to the Raptors. “This could be my last year playing.” He then laughed, making it seem he was perhaps kidding. But he didn’t step back when asked about it further. “You never know, man,” Pierce said. “I don’t know. I’ve got to preserve my body for the rest of my life.” Hit with the basic John McEnroe line — you cannot be serious — he shook his head. “I don’t know,” said the second-leading scorer in Celtics history. “I’ve thought about it. I don’t know. I’ve got to see how my summer goes with my kids.”
Posted by Mployee8wow!its interesting, you KNOW Paul doesnt want to go thru another rebuilding period..not at his age. i think he might be waiting to see wat the other two (kg and ray) do, bc im not sure he wants to be the only one left. -
Re: Captain Contemplates Career
posted at 4/15/2012 12:55 AM EDT
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With two max free agents and two first round draft choices, we won't be rebuilding, we will be reloading. -
Re: Captain Contemplates Career
posted at 4/15/2012 1:17 AM EDT
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In Response to Re: Captain Contemplates Career:In Response to Captain Contemplates Career : wow! its interesting, you KNOW Paul doesnt want to go thru another rebuilding period..not at his age. i think he might be waiting to see wat the other two (kg and ray) do, bc im not sure he wants to be the only one left.
Posted by JamezHill24
That's what I'm thinking ... He may be waiting to see who we get for FA's, Draftees and Trades .... as well as the status of Ray & KG. -
Re: Captain Contemplates Career
posted at 4/15/2012 10:42 AM EDT
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Kind of doubt he would hang them up yet. He is a gym rat that loves playing. Injuries are the thing that could make him retire early. Not many people would leave that kind of money. He said one that is probably right, doubt he will be going back to NJ. -
Re: Captain Contemplates Career
posted at 4/15/2012 11:02 AM EDT
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In Response to Re: Captain Contemplates Career:In Response to Captain Contemplates Career : wow! its interesting, you KNOW Paul doesnt want to go thru another rebuilding period..not at his age. i think he might be waiting to see wat the other two (kg and ray) do, bc im not sure he wants to be the only one left.
Posted by JamezHill24
You may be right. If KG and Ray decide to retire, it is possible that Paul doesn't want to play another year without them. Although, at the beginning of the season I heard many speculating that KG could retire after this season, (due to his slow start), but he is currently playing great and I don't see him retiring now. I also don't believe that Ray would retire either. If KG and Ray decide not to retire, but are not resigned by the Celtics, that could also be a deciding factor for Paul. As long as Paul retires as a Celtic, I am ok with whatever he decides. -
Re: Captain Contemplates Career
posted at 4/15/2012 11:06 AM EDT
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He hurt his foot and is exhausted. He is feeling the pressure from what lies ahead this season. The odds of him quitting with two more years on that 15 mil a year contract are close to zero. -
Re: Captain Contemplates Career
posted at 4/15/2012 11:14 AM EDT
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In Response to Re: Captain Contemplates Career:With two max free agents and two first round draft choices, we won't be rebuilding, we will be reloading.
Posted by Kirk6there arent two max free agents out there that would allow us to "reload."only effective thing we could do is spread the money out getting several good players with good depth, similar to what the Grizz have. -
Re: Captain Contemplates Career
posted at 4/15/2012 11:55 AM EDT
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Perfect Scenario is we go deep into the playoffs. Win the title. Big 3 all retire together. I can see them actually doing something like that. IF we keep playing like we are, this is very possible. -
Re: Captain Contemplates Career
posted at 4/15/2012 11:59 AM EDT
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In Response to Re: Captain Contemplates Career:Perfect Scenario is we go deep into the playoffs. Win the title. Big 3 all retire together. I can see them actually doing something like that. IF we keep playing like we are, this is very possible.
Posted by allen2034
Now that is the ultimate story. There would be books written on that. I better our fellow Laker fans would be buying them babies. -
Re: Captain Contemplates Career
posted at 4/15/2012 12:17 PM EDT
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I don't think he's going to leave 30 mil on the table either, or a chance to chew away at Havelchek's scoring record. we all know Pierce is a drama queen and I think he just wants people to remind him that he's special and how the Celtics need him. -
Re: Captain Contemplates Career
posted at 4/15/2012 12:27 PM EDT
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In Response to Re: Captain Contemplates Career:I don't think he's going to leave 30 mil on the table either, or a chance to chew away at Havelchek's scoring record. we all know Pierce is a drama queen and I think he just wants people to remind him that he's special and how the Celtics need him.
Posted by passfirst
To Jamez- this is exactly what I was talking about with Rondo.
Passfirst- not a knock on you personally - please don't take it that way. -
Re: Captain Contemplates Career
posted at 4/15/2012 1:06 PM EDT
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Re: Captain Contemplates Career
posted at 4/15/2012 3:20 PM EDT
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In Response to Re: Captain Contemplates Career:In Response to Re: Captain Contemplates Career : Now that is the ultimate story. There would be books written on that. I better our fellow Laker fans would be buying them babies.
Posted by OneOnOne
Is this happening before Bynum rode Shaq's coat tail or after?
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Re: Captain Contemplates Career
posted at 4/15/2012 9:12 PM EDT
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In Response to Re: Captain Contemplates Career:Perfect Scenario is we go deep into the playoffs. Win the title. Big 3 all retire together. I can see them actually doing something like that. IF we keep playing like we are, this is very possible.
Posted by allen2034
No doubt about it. This is a very real possibility. Enjoy the ride.
As Always,