Paul Pierce (98)

[Brooklyn]

Paul Pierce(#34) Height: 6-7 Weight: 235 lbs. Position: Small Forward and Shooting Guard Born: October 13, 1977 in Oakland, California Age Drafted: 21 College: University of Kansas Source: Basketball Reference

Strengths

Future Hall of Famer. Between the ages of 23 and 29, Pierce averaged 24.8 points per game, 6.7 rebounds per game, 4.1 assists per game, and 1.6 steals per game. Known to be a clutch performer, he was incredibly difficult to guard because of his size, strength, intelligence and shooting ability. His strength was on display when he would pump-fake, get the defender to bite and then lean in for a basket and a foul. Shot 37% from three on 4.4 attempts per game for his career. Shot 81% from the free throw line. Really was an excellent all-around basketball player that was considered a top player of his generation. Was a very smart team-defender and saw the game very well - was able to defend post-ups with his size and strength and could also guard on the perimeter. Shot 45% from the field for his career.

Weaknesses

Not many weaknesses to Pierce's game. On first glance his build would make you think he didn't have ton of quickness, but he could make a first move that threw off a lot of defenders. Averaged 0.6 blocks per game. Turned the ball over quite a bit (almost 3.0 turnover per game for his career) but that was more of a product of how many touches he got. Wasn't a strong rebounder on the offensive glass (0.8 offensive rebound per game for his career).

Notes

16th all time in NBA scoring with over 26,000 points
19th all time in NBA steals with over 1,7000 steals
4th all time in NBA 3-pointers made with over 2,100 threes

10x NBA All-Star
2007-08 NBA Finals MVP
2007-08 NBA Champion

Current Attributes

INS	JPS	FTS	3PS	HND	PAS	ORB	DRB	PSD	PRD	STL	BLK	QCK	STR	JMP	STA
4	4	4	4.5	3	2	1.5	3.5	2.5	3	4	1.5	4	5	3.5	5

Potential Attributes

INS	JPS	FTS	3PS	HND	PAS	ORB	DRB	PSD	PRD	STL	BLK
4.5	4.5	4.5	5	3	3	1.5	3.5	3.5	4	4.5	1.5

[Piraeus]

Paul Pierce(#34) Height: 6-7 Weight: 235 lbs. Position: Small Forward and Shooting Guard Born: October 13, 1977 in Oakland, California Age Drafted: 21 College: University of Kansas Source: Basketball Reference

Strengths

Excellent length and strength, especially for the small forward position which is a natural fit for him. However, also possesses the quickness and shooting to play the two guard. His strength allows him to back down smaller wings and score around the rim.

Extremely capable of getting to the line. Has a career Free Throw rate of .442, much higher than the current league average of .273 (For comparison, James Harden did a .518 this season.) FT attempts is affected by inside scoring and jumping.

Incredible ability to create in the mid range game, shooting 41% career (with more difficult shots and above NBA average). Also an excellent 3 point shooter right away, shooting 41% from deep in his first season, and 37% for his career. Good career free throw shooter (81%)

Excellent defensive rebounder with a rate of 16.2% DRR for his career. A very capable defender all around in man defense, and an excellent source of steals for a small foward. Blocking was not a strength but he is above average for his position.

Durable. Played in 73 or more games in 14 of 18 seasons. Career 35 MPG.

Weaknesses

Not a good offensive rebounder, averaging just 2.8% DRR for his career. His handle could have been tighter, with a turnover rate of 13.2% for his career, but not a major weakness given the frequency he touched the ball and made plays. He is an average passer now, but has excellent potential to further develop in that area (went from 2.4 APG to 5.1 APG during his first 6 seasons). Doesn't have elite quickness for the shooting guard position but it is not a major liability.

Notes

10x NBA All Star
4x All-NBA Selection
1x All NBA Rookie
1X NBA Finals MVP
1X NBA Champion
In the top 7 for NBA FT Attempts in 7 seasons
0.997 rating for hall of fame chances (basketball reference)

Current Attributes

INS	JPS	FTS	3PS	HND	PAS	ORB	DRB	PSD	PRD	STL	BLK	QCK	STR	JMP	STA
3.5	3.5	4	4	2.5	2.5	1.5	3	3	3.5	4	2.5	4	4.5	4	5

Potential Attributes

INS	JPS	FTS	3PS	HND	PAS	ORB	DRB	PSD	PRD	STL	BLK
4.5	4.5	4.5	4.5	3	4	2	3.5	4	4.5	4	2.5

[Sarawak]

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