They say the truth shall set you free. And following this upcoming season, The Truth will be free. Paul Pierce has announced that the 2016-17 campaign will be his last in the NBA. It’s astounding to think, but this will be Paul’s 19th season in the Association.
These days, he plays a role for the Clippers, but veteran leadership cannot be overstated. As far as his skillset is concerned, he was never a guy who jumped out of the gym or who blew by people with regularity, so he’s still able to be crafty, get to his spots and create open shots for himself.
Paul broke the news himself via The Player’s Tribune. Here’s some of what he said:
This is it, my final season.
It’s time to move on from the game of basketball.
Just like any difficult decision, I think you’ve got to be at peace with yourself. I’m at peace with retiring, but I’ve got one more ride left. One more season. One more opportunity.
