08/19/2017 NBA Note - Boston Celtics Pierce,
Paul
G/F Paul Pierce's No. 34 will be retired by the Boston Celtics
during the season next year, cementing his 15-year legacy with
the franchise. The Celtics announced Friday they will honor
Pierce after a midseason game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on
Sunday, Feb. 11. A 10-time All-Star, Pierce spent the first 15
years of his career with the Celtics, helping the club to the
NBA title in 2008. Pierce averaged 21.8 points, 6.0 rebounds,
3.9 assists, 1.44 steals and 36.6 minutes in his 1,102 career
games with the Celtics.
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