Is Pierce HOF Bound?

by Jeff Clark on Jun 19, 2008 11:00 PM EDT in Boston Celtics News & Links

So, there's absolutely no debate now that Pierce's number will be retired by the Celtics. The only question left is this: did Pierce elevate himself to Hall of Fame status?
At age 30, the resume looks like this:
- 1 NBA Championship
- 1 Finals MVP
- 3 All-NBA Third Teams
- 6-time All-Star
- 23.1 ppg average, 16,945 career points
- 21.4 career PER

In terms of raw stats, his career numbers are higher than I expected, as he is already no. 72 in career NBA points, with plenty of career left. He's also no. 20 in career PPG and no. 36 career PER, though those average numbers are sure to fall as he ages.

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His jersey is worthy to be hung in the rafters, that’s all I care about. The Hall is as much a political monster as a recognition of actual achievement.

by tmcdon on Jun 19, 2008 11:05 PM EDT reply actions

PP is on his peak.
He will get one more
AT LEAST!! ;)

by Edgar on Jun 19, 2008 11:34 PM EDT reply actions

BTW Yes.. I pretty sure he will be a hall of famer
In 20 years people wont know anything about dynasties
times will be diferent
They will need reason to induct people as as HOF
PP will fit the mold better than any other
How many per year?
specially if he gets the second one

by Edgar on Jun 19, 2008 11:38 PM EDT reply actions

Maybe not right now. By the end of his career, definitely.

by soap07 on Jun 19, 2008 11:42 PM EDT reply actions

There’s no question in my mind that Paul Pierce should be a Hall of Famer some day. As should Ray, and of course KG.

by CelticBalla32 on Jun 19, 2008 11:45 PM EDT reply actions

Paul is already in the HOF. The Hearts of Fans, that is. He got his ring. He made me so proud I wanted to cry. And the scar just below his neck reminded me of the stabbing incident and what he’s done to get to this point. It is something I will cherish forever. “You shall know the Truth and the Truth shall set you free!”

by Amager Celtic Fan on Jun 20, 2008 1:18 AM EDT reply actions

I think the hall set the bar low with Joe Dumars (very good, but is he great?). PP, Ray and KG all have had a bigger impact on the game more than he, so i think they all get in.

by lexdel on Jun 20, 2008 11:06 AM EDT reply actions