Paul Pierce

I try to play within the flow of the team's offense.

— Paul Pierce

The rim is looking bigger and bigger every game.

— Paul Pierce

The Celtics don't celebrate anything but championships.

— Paul Pierce

I'm an old-school guy. I'm a competitor.

— Paul Pierce

I play a lot of pick-up games; I run a lot on my own.

— Paul Pierce

Dislike is what creates rivalries.

— Paul Pierce

'Pulp Fiction' is my favorite movie of all time.

— Paul Pierce

I always thrive on wanting to play against the best.

— Paul Pierce

I love the fact that I get to play against the Los Angeles Lakers in a Game 7 on the road.

— Paul Pierce

Making the big shot wouldn't feel so good if missing it didn't feel so awful

— Paul Pierce

The fans of New York are very knowledgeable about the game of basketball. They love their sports here.

— Paul Pierce

I take the opportunity 3s, and I think I'm one of the better shooters.

— Paul Pierce

People don't understand the power of love and family and strength.

— Paul Pierce

When I set my goals, I set them to where they fit within the team concept.

— Paul Pierce

Just soaking up the history of the Boston Celtics has been the best thing that's happened to me as a player.

— Paul Pierce

Man, there's a lot of pressure when you put on that Kansas uniform with the high expectations everyone has.

— Paul Pierce

I'm happy I'm able to leave a legacy behind. I'm happy I was able to win a championship. I have no regrets…

— Paul Pierce

Personally, I think I've got split personalities, and I may need a psychiatrist. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Seriously. I'm serious about…

— Paul Pierce

Who cares who gets the last shot or scores the most points? Who cares who gets the credit? If we win, we're…

— Paul Pierce

I didn't have a dad around to pick me up when I fell, throw the ball to me outside. I always wonder…

— Paul Pierce

I knew I wasn't going to be a scientist; I knew that early. When they started talking about dissecting frogs, I knew…

— Paul Pierce

I remember I didn't know who Jason Williams was, and he got drafted ahead of me. It was just weird. I thought…

— Paul Pierce

I think you're a product of your influences, your environment. You see guys with so much talent, but they got the wrong…

— Paul Pierce

I just take what comes to me. If the drive is there, Im going to take it. If its not there, Ill…

— Paul Pierce

I've always been known as a pure scorer, and I've always said if I just sat outside and shot 3s and just…

— Paul Pierce

Life changes when you have a child, when you have your own family. You become more careful about what you do. You're…

— Paul Pierce

There's a lot of pressure every time we lose a game. We don't have a lot of room for error right now.…

— Paul Pierce

Once people start making comparisons to a player of the past, they want you to be that player. I try to go…

— Paul Pierce

What people don't understand is the summertime is motivation - how willing you're willing to work for the upcoming season - and…

— Paul Pierce

Understanding who you are is saying, 'You're great; you have tons of confidence, and don't ever forget that.' And that helped me,…

— Paul Pierce

I'm just going out playing the way I know how to play. We're just having fun, staying positive. We feel like we…

— Paul Pierce

My brother was a huge Charles Barkley fan - my brother went to Miami. He played power forward, and he always used…

— Paul Pierce

Im just trying to be positive. I like the guys (Im) around. Even though were not at the record Id like to…

— Paul Pierce

I'm just trying to be positive. I like the guys I'm around. Even though we're not at the record I'd like to…

— Paul Pierce

'A Christmas Story' is my favorite Christmas movie.

— Paul Pierce

I've been talking basketball pretty much my whole life.

— Paul Pierce

I'm the best player in the NBA.

— Paul Pierce

I respect our greats. I admire them.

— Paul Pierce

I really don't use a personal trainer.

— Paul Pierce

Understanding history means knowing what motivates you.

— Paul Pierce