NBA Legend Paul Pierce’s Bold Take Catches Attention

NBA Legend Paul Pierces Bold Take Catches Attention originally appeared on Athlon Sports.When it comes to debating the best pure shooters the NBA has ever seen, everyones got their go-to list, and it usually sparks some pretty heated arguments among fans and analysts alike.

From record-shattering three-point kings to mid-range assassins, the league has seen its fair share of guys who can light it up from anywhere on the floor.

But theres one former NBA champion who thinks people are sleeping on him in this debate.

In fact, hes pretty adamant he deserves a seat at that table, and hes not shy about calling himself one of the best pure scorers the games ever had.The guy speaking up this time? None other than 2008 NBA champ Paul Pierce.

Yes, 47-year-old retired star, nicknamed The Truth, himself feels like hes getting overlooked when people start throwing around names of the best pure shooters ever.During a recent appearance on FS1 sports talk show "Speak," he shared his thoughts on his status amongst the best scorers the league has ever seen.

He said, I was probably the best pure scorer ever in the history of the game.

I was pretty equipped when I think about it.

I need to be in this conversation.

Needless to say, this has not been a statement that sat well with fans.

"I was probably the best pure scorer in the history of the NBA."- Paul Pierce ( @SpeakOnFS1 ) pic.twitter.com/kxWmUlNszX NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) July 3, 2025A fan reacted to Pierce's comment, saying, "Hes not even a top 50 scorer of all time."Another fan added, "This dude thinks hes better than D Wade."With a brutal reality check, a fan said, "For a guy nicknamed The Truth he sure does (expletive) lie a lot.""Can someone please drug test Paul Pierce?"- suggested a social media user.Another netizen added, "Number one pants pooper of all time."Someone else said, "I want whatever hes smoking lmaoo."Theres no question Paul Pierce could fill up the scoreboard with the best of them.

He averaged nearly 20 points a game over 19 seasons, snagged a three-point contest title and had multiple seasons dropping 25-plus a night.Former Boston Celtics player Paul Pierce wants to bring himself into the conversation surrounding the best pure shooters in the NBA.

Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports Thats true.

But calling him one of the greatest pure scorers ever? Thats where things get a little debatable, especially when youre stacking him up against legends like Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan or Kevin Durant.

Still, The Truth has the numbers and the clutch moments to back up his claim.

In the end, its really up to fans to decide where he belongs on that list.Related: Paul Pierce Believes This NBA Player Is The Next Face Of The LeagueThis story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 4, 2025, where it first appeared..

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