When you think of the best scorers in the history of the NBA, names like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Kevin Durant quickly come to mind. But what about former Boston Celtics star Paul Pierce?
Well, Pierce believes he is the best pure scorer that the Association has ever produced.
"I was probably the best pure scorer in the history of the NBA," Pierce said during a segment on Speak on FS1, which he is a co-host of.
"I was probably the best pure scorer in the history of the NBA."
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James said he believes Durant is the most equipped scorer in NBA history. James sits atop the list for most points with over 42,000. Bryant, Jordan and Durant are all in the Top 8.
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There are also players such as Dirk Nowitzki, Carmelo Anthony, James Harden and Oscar Robertson all sitting ahead of Pierce, who resides in the No. 18 spot with 26,397 career points.
Pierce played 19 seasons after a standout career with Kansas. He helped the Celtics win the 2008 NBA title and was named MVP of the Finals.
Throughout his career, Pierce made 10 NBA All-Star Games, was All-NBA second team once and made the third team three times. Boston retired his jersey No. 34.
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