I want to be there for my daughter - when she falls, to pick her up. When she needs help with homework. — Paul Pierce Children Copy Share Image
When you play on bad defensive teams, you get labeled as a bad defender. — Paul Pierce Copy Share Image
After 18 NBA years, it's hard to believe I'll be playing in each arena for the last time. — Paul Pierce Copy Share Image
I love the fact that I get to play against the Los Angeles Lakers in a Game 7 on the road. — Paul Pierce Football Copy Share Image
Making the big shot wouldn't feel so good if missing it didn't feel so awful — Paul Pierce Copy Share Image
I take the opportunity 3s, and I think I'm one of the better shooters. — Paul Pierce Copy Share Image
People don't understand the power of love and family and strength. — Paul Pierce Family Copy Share Image
You see more friendships in the league. It's not like in the '80s when you had enemies, or you couldn't stand this… — Paul Pierce Enemies Copy Share Image
Both teams want to win and they want to do everything possible. You don't think about the fatigue factor. You're just trying… — Paul Pierce Copy Share Image
A lot of people don't know this: when I was young, I wanted to be a garbage man. I asked my mom,… — Paul Pierce Copy Share Image
I majored in criminal justice. I like 'CSI,' all that, '24.' I watch those shows on A&E, if I watch TV. I… — Paul Pierce Criminal Copy Share Image
I was a typical K-Swiss guy with sweatsuits. I was a ball player, so the ballers, we wore our game shorts to… — Paul Pierce Copy Share Image
If I had to single one guy out who is the most difficult player to guard in the league, it would have… — Paul Pierce Copy Share Image
My strength comes from my mom. Just seeing what she had to go through to raise us, she wouldn't make excuses; she… — Paul Pierce Adversity Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
The fans of New York are very knowledgeable about the game of basketball. They love their sports here. — Paul Pierce Basketball Copy Share Image
When I set my goals, I set them to where they fit within the team concept. — Paul Pierce Copy Share Image
Just soaking up the history of the Boston Celtics has been the best thing that's happened to me as a player. — Paul Pierce Copy Share Image
Man, there's a lot of pressure when you put on that Kansas uniform with the high expectations everyone has. — Paul Pierce Expectations Copy Share Image
I respect LeBron. People think we have a hate for each other, but I totally respect what he's done. — Paul Pierce Copy Share Image
When you give a team life, give a team confidence, anything can happen in a Game 7. — Paul Pierce Copy Share Image
The media in Utah is not the same as the media in New York, so that can wear on some people. — Paul Pierce Journalism Copy Share Image
A lot of guys look toward me for leadership. I feel like I can provide some of that. — Paul Pierce Copy Share Image
I don't get caught in the match-ups, trying to outduel somebody. It's a team game. — Paul Pierce Copy Share Image
It's crazy how people just don't care sometimes about the kids they have. — Paul Pierce Child Copy Share Image
Kids are the most genuine thing to me: everything they say and do, they mean it. — Paul Pierce Children Copy Share Image
When you gotta go through something tough, I've always been a guy that just wants to get it out of the way. — Paul Pierce Copy Share Image
You've got to put in the work. And you've got to play with confidence. You've got to believe in yourself. — Paul Pierce Copy Share Image
I always wanted a little brother because I felt like the little brother had to do everything. — Paul Pierce Brother Copy Share Image
I can't remember last time I had a soda. It tastes like acid to me now. — Paul Pierce Copy Share Image
I don't think Kobe is the best player. I'm the best player. — Paul Pierce Best players Copy Share Image
Injuries are a big factor when you're trying to go on a championship run. — Paul Pierce Copy Share Image
If I see LeBron walking down the street, it's not going to be no fistfight. I've got a lot of respect for… — Paul Pierce Football Copy Share Image
