The Boston Celtics surprised the basketball community by winning the NBA Championship last season. They continue to impress fans with outstanding performances in the 2024-25 season. Boston holds the second spot in the Eastern Conference standings, boasting 18 wins and four losses. Amid this remarkable situation, former Celtics star Paul Pierce recently sparked debate with his bold statement.
During a recent appearance on the LeBatard Show, former NBA player Paul Pierce claimed that the 2008 Celtics were mentally tougher than the current roster. This statement stirred controversy in the NBA community, leading to a strong response from Lou Williams.
“we thought you died when you got wheeled off in the wheelchair,” Williams said.
“@paulpierce34, we thought you died when you got wheeled off in the wheelchair.” – Lou Williams 😂@TeamLou23 & @ChandlerParsons disagree with Paul Pierce, the 2008 Celtics team is NOT mentally tougher than this year's
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Williams, who recently criticized Derrick Rose for his latest claim, humorously trolled Pierce by recalling his “Wheelchair Game” from the 2008 NBA season.
A Look Back At Paul Pierce’s Wheelchair Incident in the NBA 2008 Season
During Game 1 of the exhilarating 2008 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers, an unexpected twist took place involving Paul Pierce. With just seven minutes left in the third quarter, Pierce collided with his teammate Kendrick Perkins and went down, clearly in distress.
Initially, Pierce was carried off the court in a wheelchair, causing significant concern among fans and teammates alike. However, demonstrating remarkable resilience, the former Celtics star reemerged on the court just minutes later.
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Pierce was crucial in leading the Celtics to their storied 17th championship, ultimately winning the series 4-2 against the Lakers. Notably, Pierce won the NBA Finals MVP, impressively averaging 22 points per game throughout the six-game series.
William delivered a stunning response during the interview. It will be exciting to observe how Pierce reacts to William’s insights.
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