Boston Celtics....such great tradition. #34 will be retired, no doubt. Hopefully Paul can sign a one year deal at the end of his career. I wish he could have been a Celtic his whole career...
I remember watching it live on tv he apparently told harrington he was going to hit a 3 point shot right in his face while harrington was talking shit to him ... And then boom! Biggest shot of the game too! Mike Gorman's call was incredible too on that shot
As a celtics fan i salute you lakers fans. Honestly i loved our rivalry and i like the lakers organization. Great players an great fans like you. Soon we will be back on top
This is really touching! I'm crying! Pierce-Rondo-Garnett was the group of truth! Pierce since his draft in 1998 he had always played for Boston, 15 years! It's like Kobe with the Lakers! NBA is really something!
Gurpreet25 wow never knew rivers is better than pierce and rondo! wait.. is rivers a coach? i know a coach should have credit too but he was clearly talking about players..
Announcer people didn't realize...that IS what we watched the game for! It's hard to tell from the video, but each of those standing ovations was about 5 minutes long and absolutely deafening. People were in tears. Boston is the best, and Pierce is Celtics family for life!
I am a Boston Celtics fan, I have been for my whole life. Watching this video gave me goosebumps. Paul was a great player and is a easy hall of gamer. Thanks for 15 years in Boston.
I was at the game against Milwaukee when Pierce scored his 20,000th career point on a free throw (back on leave from the US Army). I am glad to have witnessed that. I'm also so glad that the crowd appreciated him this much on this night back in Boston. Paul Pierce was such a great Celtic. We will miss him, but will never forget him. His number is going to go up to the rafters, without question.
One of Da Greatest Young Rookie and Young Sophomore for Pro Basketball Player of All Time is Paul Da Truth Pierce. Come Soon Retired a No 34 for Banner from Former Member from Celtics.
Steve D Off Course Paul Truth Pierce in Boston Hall of Fame. You're Welcome! Also with Brooklyn Hall of Fame To Retired a Jersey No 34 from Truth Pierce Come Soon for Brooklyn Nets from Former Member Pro B - Ball Player.
I was lucky to be there to see it; and again this year in his Wiz uniform, and watching him throw it back in the Playoffs this year going old school. My favorite player ever.
Pierce being traded is probably one of the biggest travesties in sports history. Every year it was the same thing: "Man it's something special to see Paul Pierce play out his career in Boston. Can't wait for him to retire a Celtic" So depressing to see him gone, I am glad to see him playing well and fitting into his role in Washington, but man he never looked as good as he did in Green. :'(
i fully believe ainge and pierce will pull something together that will bring pierce back to boston to finish out his career where he calls home, in boston.
I went to my first Celtics game at the garden in March 2019. I saw Flash’s Last Dance at the Garden. That was amazing. We won tho. I’ve been a Celtic since I knew how to bounce a basketball 🏀. The Truth brought me in tho. I was working in Singapore and put off meetings at 9am to watch the end of the championship series. I walked in at 10am Singapore time. Some of the best experiences of my life with one yank friend who is less Irish ☘️ than me. Whatever, we are Celtics. I love Baaawston! 🥰😘
While the Boston Celtics have never been one of my favorite teams, there comes a certain respect with the way they treat these two homecoming stars. This just shows the dignity and appreciation for their members embedded in the Celtics franchise, which is not seen in many other teams such as Cleveland with LeBron. Well done Boston you've earned my mad respects.
I watch this video everyday, and everyday I watch it the emotions don't lessen even a bit. Paul Pierce is my idol, and I will always look up to him no matter what team he is on. Future Hall of Famer
Was at the game when pierce passed bird... Sat courtside behind the hoop where he made the three. Most incredible thing i have ever seen. He is a celtic for life
This video will forever make me tear up and give me goosebumps....Paul Pierce, The Truth will always be dear to Boston....my favorite athlete of all time resilient on and off the court....Well miss you Paul.
34 in Green was my child hood. Paul was a great player, a great winner, and a great role model for our city. He was the greatest clutch shooter I have ever seen. It's awesome that the love is so mutual between Boston and 34. The Truth forever.
I was pretty young when he played (4,5) and I still am but now I am actually a Celtics fan not just something who says yay go Celtics and let’s be real this still gives me the chills
The tributes were bigger than that game and the nerve the analyst has to say "that's it, let's get back to the game at hand." What a loser paul still bleeds green and white even if he wears black and white THANK YOU #34 for 15 great years
Damn I'll be crying and won't even wanna play anymore esp how you been through hell and won with the team and been with them basically is whole career, also Garnett since hes big part of winning Championship.
I went to this game with my best friend growing up. We got the tickets the moment we could look up when Pierce and KG were coming back to Boston for the first time after the trade. As someone who was there... I can PROMISE you... we did not care about the game. It was an amazing tribute day and the entirety of the game was about Paul and KG. Neither team, nor any fans, gave a fuck about the game's outcome 😂 It was truly an emotional experience and I'll always be grateful I got to be there with my best friend to see my all-time favorite basketball player's return to the Garden.
"Thank you Paul Pierce!" chants bellowing throughout the Garden!! As they should be! We absolutely love Paul and Boston is always his second home. We love and appreciate him.
Hate him or love him, he was HIM! One of the few players in the league who gave lebron some challenging issues on the court. Gotta respect that. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Everyone from Boston and the region knows he's from CA, but we love him even more for that. What a great Celtic! What a Celtic legend. Number to be in the rafters, no question.
Paul Pierce tribute has to be the best ever!!! He gave Boston 15 years of consistency, Heart, dedication and never took a day off.... He competed at a high level against the best small forwards regardless of his age! Something I still find more impressive then anything else. Lebron "Pierce is my biggest rival"
What I admire the most about Pierce is that he was as successful as he was despite being significantly less athletic than your typical NBA superstar. He's deliberate when he moves, almost heavy footed, but he more than made up for it with his jumpshot, strength, and craftiness.
this guy been stabbed 11 times been through thick and thin with the celtics...this is well deserved video tribute... thanks for the memories paul!! #IAMACELTIC
Paul Pierce came to Boston a good kid. He left a great man.
Da Truth Pierce will Retired a Jersery No 34 in Banners from Boston Celtics for Former Member.
Paul Pierce one of my favorite player in NBA all-time he's step-back and Fadeway is amazing + his clutch is amazing
He was my favorite Boston player
"Harrington talking to Pierce. Pierce....BURIES IT RIGHT IN HARRINGTON'S FACE!"
:'-)
You cant handle the truth makes me tear up lol everytime
Is anyone else who is a Celtic fan crying
Me
I'm not even a Celtic fan and I'm crying.
crying
Me I love paul pierce sad to see him leave ;(
Sam- isaboss #34 WILL BE GOING UP TO THE RAFTERS SOON!!!
Boston Celtics....such great tradition. #34 will be retired, no doubt. Hopefully Paul can sign a one year deal at the end of his career. I wish he could have been a Celtic his whole career...
he'll definitely sign a one day contract at the very least
dude the al harrington part gave me crazy chills
Hearing Mike Gorman call it right on the spot like that, live, was awesome!
I remember watching it live on tv he apparently told harrington he was going to hit a 3 point shot right in his face while harrington was talking shit to him ... And then boom! Biggest shot of the game too! Mike Gorman's call was incredible too on that shot
As a Laker fan, I love Paul Pierce man. It' still sad that he's not a member of the Celtics anymore. I miss the battles between him and LA. Great Guy.
As a celtics fan i salute you lakers fans. Honestly i loved our rivalry and i like the lakers organization. Great players an great fans like you. Soon we will be back on top
I miss the days when la and Boston would face each other. When the celtics big 3 took on the Lakers big 3 ahh those where the days
Love the class yall are showing on this. Im a laker fan too but moments like these you gotta give respect no matter what team youre a fan of
Same
Man this video still gives me the chills......
Still the best tribute video ever.
This is really touching! I'm crying!
Pierce-Rondo-Garnett was the group of truth!
Pierce since his draft in 1998 he had always played for Boston, 15 years!
It's like Kobe with the Lakers!
NBA is really something!
Rondo lol. More like pierce, kg, ray allen, and rivers.
Gurpreet25 wow never knew rivers is better than pierce and rondo! wait.. is rivers a coach? i know a coach should have credit too but he was clearly talking about players..
aceings The group of truth. If you have a dictionary that helps you define whatever that means, pass it on.
This is a métaphore, search in your dictionary..
Zig Coolman Look up.... ellipsis....
Announcer people didn't realize...that IS what we watched the game for! It's hard to tell from the video, but each of those standing ovations was about 5 minutes long and absolutely deafening. People were in tears. Boston is the best, and Pierce is Celtics family for life!
I am a Boston Celtics fan, I have been for my whole life. Watching this video gave me goosebumps. Paul was a great player and is a easy hall of gamer. Thanks for 15 years in Boston.
famer*
Neby Nah Hall of Gamer sounds better, the Truth will always have game!
FIRST BALLOT!!
I was at the game against Milwaukee when Pierce scored his 20,000th career point on a free throw (back on leave from the US Army). I am glad to have witnessed that. I'm also so glad that the crowd appreciated him this much on this night back in
Boston. Paul Pierce was such a great Celtic. We will miss him, but will never forget him. His number is going to go up to the rafters, without question.
One of Da Greatest Young Rookie and Young Sophomore for Pro Basketball Player of All Time is Paul Da Truth Pierce.
Come Soon Retired a No 34 for Banner from Former Member from Celtics.
+Ronaldo Lagasca Yes, Ronaldo. He was a great rookie and sophomore in a Celtics uniform. He was a great player for sure.
Steve D
He will Retired Jersey No 34 from Paul Truth Pierce in Da Banners Come Soon for Boston Celtics from Former Member.
Yes, he will have number 34 retired, for sure!! =) Thank you!
Steve D
Off Course Paul Truth Pierce in Boston Hall of Fame.
You're Welcome! Also with Brooklyn Hall of Fame To Retired a Jersey No 34 from Truth Pierce Come Soon for Brooklyn Nets from Former Member Pro B - Ball Player.
Damn I always tear up watching this shit
Don't know how Paul Pierce wasn't crying
ME damn too!!!
I watched this several times and still gives me chills. Good luck Paul Pierce :)
Truth one of the greatest celtics. nets are lucky to have him
I was lucky to be there to see it; and again this year in his Wiz uniform, and watching him throw it back in the Playoffs this year going old school. My favorite player ever.
Pierce being traded is probably one of the biggest travesties in sports history. Every year it was the same thing: "Man it's something special to see Paul Pierce play out his career in Boston. Can't wait for him to retire a Celtic" So depressing to see him gone, I am glad to see him playing well and fitting into his role in Washington, but man he never looked as good as he did in Green. :'(
i fully believe ainge and pierce will pull something together that will bring pierce back to boston to finish out his career where he calls home, in boston.
As in KG's case returning to Minnesota, why not for PP going back to Boston?
Vincent Hsieh He will eventually
Pierce will end up signing a one day contract with the celtics before he retires. But man, Brooklyn killed Pierce and Garnett....
Really Fancy Username Pierce is killing it in the Playoffs thooo
PAUL PIERCE forever my best love player
This is truly heartwarming even if you're not a Celtics fan.
I miss the big four rondo, Allen, pierce, and Garnett
Ohh Blaine I still have them together playing association in NBA 2k13
I can't watch this without crying :(
PLEASE COME BACK TO BOSTON, PAUL PIERCE!!
Made me cry man
me to brotha. Celtics pride!
Lakers die-hard tearing up over here!! Love Paul Pierce.😎💜💛😭😭
We never the Greatest players to wear the Green,and make Boston Proud…Good Luck Paul and Kevin…You may be in Brooklyn…But u r still the GREATEST...
I watch this alot!!! Paul Pierce is my all time favorite. He will be missed in Boston! Thank you Paul Pierce for the memories.
what I would've done to be at that game
I went to my first Celtics game at the garden in March 2019. I saw Flash’s Last Dance at the Garden. That was amazing. We won tho. I’ve been a Celtic since I knew how to bounce a basketball 🏀. The Truth brought me in tho. I was working in Singapore and put off meetings at 9am to watch the end of the championship series. I walked in at 10am Singapore time. Some of the best experiences of my life with one yank friend who is less Irish ☘️ than me. Whatever, we are Celtics. I love Baaawston! 🥰😘
While the Boston Celtics have never been one of my favorite teams, there comes a certain respect with the way they treat these two homecoming stars. This just shows the dignity and appreciation for their members embedded in the Celtics franchise, which is not seen in many other teams such as Cleveland with LeBron. Well done Boston you've earned my mad respects.
Hahah, YOU CANT HANDLE THE TRUTH!!
Da Truth He's a Beast Mode.
Every time I watch it brings a tear to my eye
I watch this video everyday, and everyday I watch it the emotions don't lessen even a bit. Paul Pierce is my idol, and I will always look up to him no matter what team he is on. Future Hall of Famer
Was at the game when pierce passed bird... Sat courtside behind the hoop where he made the three. Most incredible thing i have ever seen. He is a celtic for life
This will forever be my favorite player and moment as a celtics fan! Thank you Paul!
One of my all time favorite players. A legend in my eyes
this was truly amazing!!!!
jack: You want answers!?
I want the truth!!!
jack: you can't handle the truth!!
that part was genuis
WE LOVE YOU PAUL!!!!!!!!!
Thank u Paul for all the help
This video will forever make me tear up and give me goosebumps....Paul Pierce, The Truth will always be dear to Boston....my favorite athlete of all time resilient on and off the court....Well miss you Paul.
34 in Green was my child hood. Paul was a great player, a great winner, and a great role model for our city. He was the greatest clutch shooter I have ever seen. It's awesome that the love is so mutual between Boston and 34. The Truth forever.
I always saw Peirce as a kid at heart. Glad he got to play with the guys he had in 08 and on.
My favorite player EVER!!! Today he plays one last time in the Garden. A true legend. #ThankYouPaul !!!
wowww, there are great moments.. great job nba! you shoudl do this more
I know Pierce's number will be retired in the rafters, but I feel like KG's number will be retired with both Minnesota and Boston!
+AK Singh Celtics have retired way too many numbers... Definitely Paul Pierce but not KG
+MrM Pirozzi doesnt matter about how many they have retired, KG deserves it and it will happen
What a special team and special time in life
BEST VIDEO I'VE EVER SEEN!
Thank you Paul!!!!!!!!!!
I was pretty young when he played (4,5) and I still am but now I am actually a Celtics fan not just something who says yay go Celtics and let’s be real this still gives me the chills
Thank you Celts! Hopefully we'll have one too when he finishes.
Future hall of famer
Respect!
favorite NBA player of all time, period.
gotta love the respect. Pierce was there from the start during the most rough years and the best.
Thank you Paul!!!!
Paul pierce will be right their with all the amazing Celtics
The tributes were bigger than that game and the nerve the analyst has to say "that's it, let's get back to the game at hand." What a loser paul still bleeds green and white even if he wears black and white THANK YOU #34 for 15 great years
We miss you Paul!
Should have been a Celtic for his whole career. He loved it here
Damn I'll be crying and won't even wanna play anymore esp how you been through hell and won with the team and been with them basically is whole career, also Garnett since hes big part of winning Championship.
Goosebumps.
I went to this game with my best friend growing up. We got the tickets the moment we could look up when Pierce and KG were coming back to Boston for the first time after the trade.
As someone who was there... I can PROMISE you... we did not care about the game. It was an amazing tribute day and the entirety of the game was about Paul and KG. Neither team, nor any fans, gave a fuck about the game's outcome 😂
It was truly an emotional experience and I'll always be grateful I got to be there with my best friend to see my all-time favorite basketball player's return to the Garden.
Respect from spain!!the truth the best player!!lets go celtics!!
"Thank you Paul Pierce!" chants bellowing throughout the Garden!! As they should be! We absolutely love Paul and Boston is always his second home. We love and appreciate him.
I LOVE PAUL PIERCE!
2018 but im still crying!
This video touched me man, such a legend. No place like it and the Truth! "I'm coming home" #Feels
i knew he was great, but this video makes me realise how spoilt we were
I miss Paul so much.
I am a sports fan. This video is what SPORTS are all about. Boston Celtics = Classy franchise.
I was born in the Larry bird ERA .. So to me The TRUTH Paul Pierce is the greates CELTICS player ever !
#34
#34 is Retired Come Soon in Da Banners from Boston Celtics for Former Member.
Hate him or love him, he was HIM! One of the few players in the league who gave lebron some challenging issues on the court. Gotta respect that. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Dammit I miss Pierce, Boston is just not Boston without him.
This gives me the chills.. As soon as I saw him and Antoine Walker, my eyes started sprinkling
Im crying
I started to watch Celtics in Paul's last season with Celtics, and it was great. Too bad I didn't watch some of his earlier seasons
everytime i watch this, i always find myself biting my lips to avoid tearing up...
As a celtics fan this is the most heartwarming video I have ever seen. We want the Truth!!
Who's still crying on 2024? ❤ you Paul
Everyone from Boston and the region knows he's from CA, but we love him even more for that. What a great Celtic! What a Celtic legend. Number to be in the rafters, no question.
Celtic all time great the truth
Thank You Truth as a KG fan I love u bro u got my fav player a ring
Retired a Number 5 in Banner from Boston Celtics former Member Soon.
I cried. I was there
Poul pierce! one of the best player in NBA history
YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH!!!!!!
I saw this video like 5 times and at the end, i always get a knot in my throat...
Tear jerker
THE TRUTH
YOU CAN HANDLE THE TRUTH!!
I'm not crying :'''''''')
Paul Pierce tribute has to be the best ever!!! He gave Boston 15 years of consistency, Heart, dedication and never took a day off.... He competed at a high level against the best small forwards regardless of his age! Something I still find more impressive then anything else.
Lebron "Pierce is my biggest rival"
i'll miss this: and at the other forward... 6 foot 7 from kansas, the captain, and the truth! pauuuuuuuul PIERCE!!!!!
Dude is a fucking legend
Losing KG was hard, but losing Pearce was heartbreaking. He was the heart of the team.
Paul PierCELTICS..enough said..
What I admire the most about Pierce is that he was as successful as he was despite being significantly less athletic than your typical NBA superstar. He's deliberate when he moves, almost heavy footed, but he more than made up for it with his jumpshot, strength, and craftiness.
this guy been stabbed 11 times been through thick and thin with the celtics...this is well deserved video tribute... thanks for the memories paul!! #IAMACELTIC
The Celtics give the best return tributes
Truth