Today, Paul Pierce told @SiriusXMNBA that he will sign w/the Boston @Celtics next summer & then officially retire. pic.twitter.com/lbdIzpKrtV
— Only In Boston (@OnlyInBOS) October 12, 2016
BOSTON, Oct. 12 (UPI) -- A former member of the Boston Celtics' 'Big Three' will retire solo next season.
Paul Pierce announced Wednesday on Sirius XM NBA that he will sign and retire next summer with the Celtics. His 24,021 points with the Celtics are the eleventh most by any play for one team in NBA history. Pierce is set to play in the TD Garden on Sunday, Feb. 5 when the Los Angeles Clippers travel to Boston.
Paul Pierce announced today he will sign and retire with the Celtics next summer.
— Sean Grande (@SeanGrandePBP) October 12, 2016
He got some stuff done here... pic.twitter.com/19nD95APNw
The 38-year-old averaged 21.8 points, 6 rebounds, and 3.9 assists in 15 seasons with the Celtics. The 10-time All-Star won a title with the team in 2007. Pierce averaged 6.1 points, 2.7 rebounds, and one assist per game last season with the Clippers. He is due $3.5 million this season.
Paul Pierce confirmed to us on @SiriusXMNBA that he'll retire as a Celtic after the season... Said he owes it to himself and the fans.
— Justin Termine (@TermineRadio) October 12, 2016Advertisement
