<p>Fans are passionate about sports and their teams and rivalries. However, at the end of the day, for athletes and those who make a living out of it, sports are just a business,<strong> and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> isn’t the exception to that rule.</strong></p>
<p>More often than not, players are ‘forced’ to play for the teams that they hated the most when they were just fans and young hoopers trying to make it to the big league. If they get drafted by a team they dislike, they just need to take that one to the chin <strong>and be professionals.</strong></p>
<p>That’s exactly what happened to<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/boston-celtics-t101837" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Boston Celtics </a>great Paul Pierce,</strong> who actually grew up in California and was a diehard<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/los-angeles-lakers-t101482" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a></strong> fan before being drafted by their lifelong rivals in 1998.</p>
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<h2>Paul Pierce Admits He Used To Hate The Boston Celtics</h2>
<p><em><strong>“I was a basketball fan and growing up in Los Angeles, Inglewood, down the street from the forum, I couldn’t stand the Celtics. I hated the Celtics so much</strong>. I couldn’t stand the rivalry, I hated Larry Bird, I hated just everything about the Celtics, so it’s really ironic that I got drafted by the Celtics and played against the Lakers and win a championship against the Lakers. Like, it’s just the irony,” </em>Pierce said a couple of years ago on ESPN.</p>
<p><em>“This is the thing, when I got drafted to the Celtics – <strong>when you grow in the West Coast, especially L.A, you hate the Boston Celtics</strong> – so, when I got drafted by the Celtics my friends were like ‘What are you gonna do?’ because my friends are from LA. It was so awkward,”</em> Pierce concluded.</p>
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<p>Fast-forward to today and Paul Pierce is now one of the biggest modern icons in Boston Celtics history. They even retired his jersey, and he won a <strong>Finals MVP </strong>award by beating his childhood team Los Angeles Lakers. Oh, the irony.</p>

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Paul Pierce comes clean: "I hated the Celtics so much" - Bolavip US

<p>A couple of days ago,<strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/boston-celtics-t101837" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Boston Celtics</a> legend Paul Pierce</strong> made all the headlines for the wrong reasons. He went on Instagram live after having way too much to drink, showing himself playing poker, drinking, and smoking blunts with<strong> multiple strippers.</strong></p>
<p>The former<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA </a>champion </strong>was completely unbothered the next morning and even joked about the incident. However, it was only a matter of time before his new employers had something to say about it.</p>
<p>As expected, <strong>ESPN </strong>decided to ‘part ways with him effective immediately and with no comments’, thus leaving him unemployed. Nonetheless, that didn’t last for long, as an adult site has already reached out to him with a huge paycheck for his services.</p>
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<h2>Adult Side Cam Soda Offered Pierce $250,000 To Host An NBA Show With Strippers</h2>
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<p><em>“Dear Paul Pierce,</em></p>
<p><em>I saw the news that you have parted ways with ESPN after you posted a video to social media of yourself with exotic dancers.</em></p>
<p><em>Being that you’re now unemployed, I would like to extend you a position at CamSoda as our first-ever ‘NBA Analyst’. As our NBA Analyst, you would be required to stream yourself live on our platform every week night and discuss happenings around the NBA. Inside the NBA be damned.</em></p>
<p><em>Here at CamSoda, we champion exotic dancers, cam girls and sex workers. We would be more than happy to accomodate your penchant for women and you’d be free to stream with them while they twerk in the background and more.</em></p>
<p><em>We’d be willing to extend you an offer up to $250,000.</em></p>
<p><em>Get in touch with me and we can discuss details and hopefully reach an agreement.</em></p>
<p><em>Sincerely,</em></p>
<p><em>Daryn Parker<br> CamSoda Vice President”</em></p>
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<p>The ex <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/brooklyn-nets-t99901" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Brooklyn Net</strong></a>had already hinted that ‘something big was coming’ and that ‘even when he loses he’s winning’, so it seems like he’s thrilled about this opportunity to change career paths. All jokes aside, his behavior as an ESPN analyst was unacceptable, <strong>but it seems like he’ll fit right away at this new gig.</strong></p>

Adult site is offering Paul Pierce a bunch of money to host an NBA show with strippers

Adult site is offering Paul Pierce a bunch of money to host an NBA show with strippers - Bolavip US

<p><strong>Sam Jones, Robert Parish, Dave Cowens, Bill Russell, Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, Paul Pierce, Jeff Hornacek, Tom Heinsohn, and Bob Cousy </strong>are just some of the countless legends that have worn the green and white <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/boston-celtics-t101837" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Boston Celtics</strong> </a>jersey. They paved the way for those who came after and made them the winningest team in <strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> history,</strong> tied with the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/los-angeles-lakers-t101482" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Los Angeles Lakers</strong></a> with 17 NBA championships. Needless to say, it will be a lot of time before any other franchise can meet any of them at the top.</p>
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<p>The Boston Celtics were the most dominant team in the world during basketball’s early days. They haven’t been as successful over the<strong> past three decades</strong> or so but they’re still one of the most popular and intimidating franchises in all sports.</p>
<p>Being a Boston Celtic is all about winning. Playing at the<strong> TD Garden</strong> means leaving everything on the court every single night out there but once you win the love and admiration of their fanbase, they’ll be by your side until the end. Today, we’re going to honor some of the guys who did it, by letting you know about the top 10 greatest players in Boston Celtics history.</p>
<p><strong>Honorable Mention:</strong><em><strong> JoJo White, Dennis Johnson, Kevin Garnett, Rajon Rondo, Danny Ainge, Nate Archibald</strong></em></p>
<h2>The 10 Greatest Players In Boston Celtics History</h2>
<h2>10. Sam Jones</h2>
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<p>While he doesn’t get nearly half of the credit he should, <strong>Sam Jones</strong> played a vital part in the Boston Celtics’ dynasty. He was Bill Russell’s gunman and the guy who carried the scoring load for the team while he anchored the defense in the paint.</p>
<p>Jones was a master of the mid-range and his iconic bank-shots was money more often than not. He was a gifted athlete and a savvy scorer who helped the Celtics win not one, not two, but<strong> 10 NBA championships.</strong></p>
<h2>9. Tom Heinsohn</h2>
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<p>Once again, a player from the Bill Russell era who people don’t talk often enough makes our list. <strong>Tom Heinsohn</strong> was a physical presence at the four, and while he wasn’t as big as some of his rivals, he made up for it with his never-ending hustle and grit.</p>
<p>Heinsohn had a sweet scoring touch from all over the paint during his prime, and his ability to gain and maintain position made him a dominant rebounder on both ends of the floor. He played for 9 seasons and <strong>won 8 rings.</strong></p>
<h2>8. Robert Parish</h2>
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<p><strong>Robert Parish</strong> is the kind of big man that would be perfectly suited for today’s game. He was a solid rim protector and defensive anchor that could also shock you every now and then from the perimeter, a walking double-double and the ultimate hustler.</p>
<p>Paris was the true definition of consistency during his 14 seasons with the Boston Celtics, looming below the rim next to Kevin McHale and helping them win<strong> 4 NBA championships</strong>. He was a willing facilitator and a better playmaker and ball-handler than most big men.</p>
<h2>7. Bob Cousy</h2>
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<p><strong>Bob Cousy</strong> was perhaps the first truly great point guard in the history of the Association. He could run the break, find the open guy, and put the ball in a favorable spot for his teammate on every single possession. He made passes no other player could back then.</p>
<p>Cousy was a never-ending source of energy and had the best handles in the game during his prime, and while he wasn’t much of an efficient scorer, he had a great feel for drawing contact and getting his bread at the charity stripe. He<strong> won 6 rings</strong> with the Celtics.</p>
<h2>6. Dave Cowens</h2>
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<p><strong>Dave Cowens</strong> was the ultimate hustler. He wasn’t the most skilled or agile player on the court but his defensive relentlessnessmade him one of the most feared and respected players in the world. Despite being undersized, he could guard one through five.</p>
<p>Cowens was tough, physical, and wouldn’t mind putting his body on the line every single possession. His grit, grind, and desire to prevent a bucket at all-cost helped the Celtics <strong>win a couple of rings.</strong></p>
<h2>5. Paul Pierce</h2>
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<p>While<strong> Paul Pierce</strong> was only able to lead the Boston Celtics to two NBA Finals and one ring, he still has a place as one of the five greatest players in franchise history, and perhaps the last true idol and icon they had.</p>
<p>Pierce wasn’t athletic but made up for it with one of the smoothest jump shots in the history of the game. He was a guy you could trust with <strong>a big-time shot</strong> and that thrived when it mattered the most, a top-notch competitor that would never back down from a challenge.</p>
<h2>4. Kevin McHale</h2>
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<p><strong>Kevin McHale</strong> was the living example that it didn’t matter whether you started a game or not. If you were good, you’d get your minutes. He had one of the smoothest foot-works in the history of basketball and was the perfect guy to play next to Larry Bird.</p>
<p>McHale has a strong case for being the greatest scorer in the post to ever play the game of basketball. In fact, those guarding him were known to be in ‘The Torture Chamber’ thanks to his skills and savviness. He <strong>won 3 ring</strong>s and was a tough guy who wouldn’t mind playing through injuries.</p>
<h2>3. John Havlicek</h2>
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<p><strong>John Havlicek </strong>was a tough and gifted athlete that could’ve also thrived in the NFL. He could do a little bit of everything and his defensive impact was only topped by his ability to score or get his teammates involved.</p>
<p>‘Hondo’ was a threat in passing lanes and could play – and defend – both guard spots and even at the three if needed. He was a terrific shooter for his time and one of the most iconic players of his time as well. The Celtics won <strong>8 rings</strong> in 16 seasons with him on the team.</p>
<h2>2. Larry Bird</h2>
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<p>Long before LeBron James and Kevin Durant,<strong> Larry Bird</strong> was the unanimous choice as the greatest small forward of all time. The only thing smoother than his jump shot and footwork was his trash-talking.</p>
<p>Bird was one of the best shooters of all time but his defensive impact was also duly noted night in and night out. He won 3 straight MVPs and led the Boston Celtics to<strong> 3 NBA championships </strong>during the all-time high of his rivalry with the Los Angeles Lakers.</p>
<h2>1. Bill Russell</h2>
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<p>Younger fans tend to be petty to <strong>Bill Russell </strong>because of the time he played in. And while some of his accolades could be taken with a grain of salt, he’s still the winningest player in the history of basketball.</p>
<p>Russell was the most dominant defender in the world during his prime. He owned the glass and swatted shots at will, leading his team to <strong>11 NBA championships </strong>during his 13-year career. That’s never going to be topped or even matched.</p>

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<p>It’s not a secret to anybody that <strong>Paul Pierce</strong> isn’t exactly a fan-favorite among the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/miami-heat-t100209" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Miami Heat </strong></a>community. He antagonized <strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/lebron-james-t92259" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LeBron James </a>and Dwyane Wade </strong>for years during his time with the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/boston-celtics-t101837" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Boston Celtics </strong></a>and even after retiring.</p>
<p>Pierce has fired hot takes left and right against the Miami Heat, LeBron James, and even went as far as to say that<strong> he had a better career than Dwyane Wade,</strong> who won more rings and piled up more accolades than him throughout his playing days.</p>
<p>The Truth even asked the Boston Celtics to ‘Beat The Heat’ on social media, referring to the slogan from their playoff matchups during the <strong>Big 3 era</strong>. Obviously, The Flash wasn’t going to let a chance to mock him slip away.</p>
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<p>That’s why the 3-time NBA Champion didn’t waste a single second to call out Paul Pierce on social media, posting a video telling him <strong>‘he knows where he lives’</strong> and asking him ‘where he at’ following the Celtics’ elimination.</p>
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<p>Wade was Miami Heat’s<strong> number-1 fan during their playoff run</strong>, attending one game as a virtual fan and being a bit of a play-by-play commentator and analyst through his Twitter account over the past couple of days.</p>
<h2>Wade Says He’ll Root For Miami, Not LeBron</h2>
<p>It goes without saying that Dwyane Wade is the greatest icon in Miami Heat history, even ahead of <strong>Udonis Haslem</strong>. That’s why he admitted that even though he loves his best friend LeBron James, <strong>he’ll be rooting for Heat Nation when they meet in the Finals.</strong></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">���� We call this a win/win but it’s <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HeatNation?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HeatNation</a> over here! <a href="https://t.co/8ZfvEZurBR">https://t.co/8ZfvEZurBR</a></p>
<p> — DWade (@DwyaneWade)    <a href="https://twitter.com/DwyaneWade/status/1310437859585740801?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 28, 2020</a>  </p></blockquote></div>
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<p>As for Paul Pierce, well, he’s been under fire for a couple of hours now and it’s not likely that Wade is ever going to let this little beef go away. At the end of the day, <strong>Pierce was the one who started it.</strong></p>

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Dwyane Wade clowns Paul Pierce as Heat beat the Celtics - Bolavip US

<p>It’s pretty safe to say that <strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/paul-pierce-t127295" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Paul Pierce</a> and <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/lebron-james-t92259" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LeBron James</a></strong> don’t like each other. In fact, you could say that the <strong>Boston Celtics’</strong> legend really hates LeBron’s guts and that wouldn’t be an overstatement whatsoever.</p>
<p>James and Pierce have gone <strong>back-and-forth</strong> throughout their careers. For most of that stretch, LeBron has kept their rivalry on the court and in the locker room, while Pierce has been open and outspoken on his thoughts about th<a href="https://us.bolavip.com/los-angeles-lakers-t101482" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Los Angeles</strong></a><strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/los-angeles-lakers-t101482" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lakers</a>‘ </strong>star.</p>
<p>That’s why it wasn’t surprising to see <em>‘The Truth’</em> <strong>firing hot takes towards LeBron James</strong>‘ way once again even when it’s uncalled for, going as far as to say that the current generation is scared of him.</p>
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<h2>Paul Pierce: “This Generation Is Scared Of LeBron James”</h2>
<p><em>“Players today are scared of LeBron. If they see LeBron standing in front of them, fear shakes in them. I know this. My era is out the league, <strong>we weren’t afraid of LeBron.</strong> But these guys today, he strikes fear into these guys,” </em>Paul Pierce said on ESPN.</p>
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<p> “My era is out the league, we weren’t afraid of LeBron.”</p>
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<p> — NBA Central (@TheNBACentral)    <a href="https://twitter.com/TheNBACentral/status/1309645276647485440?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 26, 2020</a>  </p></blockquote></div>
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<p>Even though Pierce’s comments towards LeBron should always be taken with a grain of salt, this time, he may be on to something. It’s true that James’ presence <strong>intimidates younger players</strong> when they face off, there’s no denying that.</p>
<p>LeBron James also gets a lot of calls from the referees and sometimes it feels like he gets away with anything he wants, even coming from the league’s executives. That’s the kind of stripes you earn when you’ve been the face of the league<strong> for nearly two decades</strong> and are still going strong 17 years later.</p>
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<p>It’s also true that players today are more like comrades, while Pierce’s generation didn’t actually care for their rivals and thrived off pure hate. Then again, <strong>it feels like yet another uncalled shot from Paul.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>LeBron James </strong>and <strong>Paul Pierce </strong>have never gotten along. It’s been like that since James entered the league and that’s not likely to change any time soon, especially considering all the takes ‘<em>The Truth’ </em>has fired towards <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/LeBron-James-and-his-Guinness-World-Records-20200714-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LeBron’s</a> way lately.</p>
<p>Pierce had already stated that he <strong>didn’t think of LeBron as a top-5 player of all time</strong>. Now, he doubled down on his take by claiming that he doesn’t want to hear people bringing up his name in the GOAT conversation if the <a href="https://www.nba.com/lakers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lakers</a> lose in the first round this year:</p>
<p><em>“Listen, if they don’t win this year, LeBron isn’t getting any younger. This is going to be a great hiton his legacy and I’ve already said he’s not a top 5 player of all-time. If the Lakers don’t win a championship, let alone lose in the first round,<strong> I don’t want to hear none of this GOAT talk no more,</strong>” </em>Pierce said on ESPN.</p>
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<p>We can all agree that Pierce’s takes on LeBron<strong> are a little biased, to say the least</strong>. They battled in the Eastern Conference for over a decade and the King constantly got the best of him on those matchups. Then again, he may have a point here.</p>
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<p>He’s acknowledged that<strong> he’s having a tough time adapting to playing without fans</strong>, even claiming that he didn’t remember the last time he played a meaningful game without people in attendance.</p>
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<p>Even so, the time for excuses is over. The Lakers paired him with<strong> <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/Ranking-the-top-40-of-LeBron-James-teammates-from-worst-to-best-NBA-20200527-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Anthony Davis</a></strong> and clinched the 1st seed in the Western Conference for a reason.<strong> They must get the job done</strong>. He’s 35 years old already, and this may be his last shot at an NBA championship.</p>
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<p>LeBron James’ legacy may not be on the line as Pierce saidbut losing in the first round despite having Anthony Davis by his sideisn’t going to help his case <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/The-15-Greatest-NBA-Players-of-All-Time-20200329-0002.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">for being the GOAT</a>, especially with his 3-6 record in the Finals.<strong>That’s just a fact.</strong></p>
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