No More Solo Act

by Jeff Clark on Sep 26, 2007 5:22 AM EDT in Boston Celtics News & Links

Pierce already expects to score less.
"Obviously, you have to make sacrifices in this situation," he said. "We’re all used to carrying the load, and that’s about to change. It’s what we can do now to make each other better that is going to come into play now. You might be asked to change your role, and I can definitely see that happening this year.
"We all led our teams in scoring, and everyone obviously can’t do that. No team in league history ever had three guys average 25 points a game, so I know that’s not going to happen."
Instead, Pierce envisions himself becoming a better defender. He always has referred to himself as an underrated defensive player, with a few in the audience not always taking his claim seriously.
This is his opportunity - after years of carrying the offensive burden - to prove it.

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Nice comments from PP. I can’t wait for the season to start!

by Bankshot on Sep 26, 2007 7:24 AM EDT reply actions

I see PP as one of the best rebounders for his size in the game today. He can just out rebound almost anyone when he has it going it seems. Underated defensive player? Not really seeing that. He leaves his man too much ….to go rebound. But glad to see he knows he can’t score all the time. Proof is in the pudding but good to hear. No more ISO’s for PP
I am excited as well.

by Master Po on Sep 26, 2007 7:52 AM EDT reply actions

Pierce was a good defender early in his career. He needs a bit of work, but he can get back to at least being an above average defender.

by Who on Sep 26, 2007 8:02 AM EDT reply actions

2 things get in the way of change- habits and attitude. it looks like paul has got a good attitude. the habits he has accumulated will need a lot of work.

by nazzbo on Sep 26, 2007 9:00 AM EDT reply actions