While I’m not at all defending Jackson’s comments, I think his comments are more meant as a cerebral “jab” rather than an insult.

Jackson is the most prominent psychological gamesman in the history of the NBA. I’m betting he deliberately is hoping Pierce will take this as a shot at his credibility and manhood and this may cause him to press in Game 2. (the last thing you want to do with an injury) If there is one “hot button” amonst NBA athletes it’s pride/respect.

I’m sure Jackson knows exactly what his comments mean and is trying to get under Pierce’s skin with his snide remarks…

Not getting an MRI? I like the kids moxie! ;D

Let’s go CELTICS!

PP probably feels this IS his career in a way. I can’t imagine he would stop. I don’t think it would be career ending but it could be career changing like Nomar’s injury or Penny’s or McHales.

I watched the link of Pierce talking to the media, didn’t really seem as upbeat as the quotes are coming across to be. Hopefully he’s ok. I am worried it could be more serious, as Pierce would be a big part of this series. After he came back in the game he really only shot pullups and a little backdown pullup. I have a feeling atleast for next game that might be all we really see, the outside shot and the step-back elbox jumpers; I’m not sure how many drives we will see from him except maybe some post ups.

We will see how he feels tomorrow.

http://multimedia.boston.com/pub/tn/8/celtics.htm?bctid=1577987978

Behind close doors I think it’s a different story. Pierce hopes he can give it a go on Sunday. You really can’t get the feel of how he said those words through the print. I hopes he’s ready by Sunday and I think this is a case where they are letting the player make this choice. He should get the MRI but he wants to play in the finals and is scared of what the MRI might say.

I guess I’m more worried then most of you.

Roy,

I definietly agree his comments were classless. What I find interesting is how pressing the idea of surpassing Red must be on Jackson while in the middle of all of the Boston/Lakers hoopla…

I think this is the tip of the iceberg with Phil’s comments. So much of it has to do with his disdain for Red’s legacy. This series is going to magnify Phil’s need to be known as the “winning’est” coach in history and I believe with every loss, hopefully sooner rather than later, Phil will turn the pressure that is on his own legacy against the Celtics organization at many points within this series.

As I said…I think Phil’s just getting started and several more people will be on his radar by the time this thing is done. Looking forward to watching it play out…

By the way, I’m not Doc’s biggest fan but I loved his response “we’re all pessimist now. Lee Harvey Oswalt did it!” Don’t sink to his level, Doc!

For what it’s worth….

I’ve had a lot of experience with knee injuries, having torn my ACL while in college and also in a separate injury 6 years later tearing my meniscus playing a game of pickup basketball. The meniscus tear was the result of an initial sprain a month prior, which I believe is similar to what Pierce is experiencing. From my experience, I can imagine Pierce is in a world of pain and the only reason he was able to play last night was because of his adrenaline and the fact that the knee hadn’t swollen up yet.

In order to be most effective in this series, I really think he should skip game 2 and allow his knee to recover so that he can be more effective for the rest of the series. Otherwise, he’s risking tearing the ligament in game 2 and being out for the rest of the series. Playing in game 2 is not worth risking not having him for the rest of the series.

I mean clearly Pierce was faking…..wait until he busts out the “Bloody Knew Brace” for Sunday’s game :D

Jackson’s a jerk. Remember when he called the Kings the Queens and said Sacramento was a white-trash town? Typical elitist, sexist, hippie-buddhist. Jerk.

there is a GOOD chance he’ll play. not great. and there is zero chance he will be at 100%

Enough of the holier than thou posts, please.

Jackson is a piece of crap. To hell with his “psychology”. He’s got the best player in the game on his team and a solid roster. He should be here. Somebody ought to break his fingers when he does that moronic whistle. Everybody knew this going into the Finals.

But let’s not forget that we tanked a season to get where we are today. Let’s not forget that Paul and several others could have played the last 11 games last season and didn’t. Classlessness comes in different varietys. So it would be nice if some of us were spared the random outrage over the skepticism over Pierce’s injury. Had Paul been the same megatough warrior last season as he has been every other season of his career, the argument has no traction.

I agree with Kobrakaii. Paul is under contract for many more years. He was clearly hurt. Why risk it? Posey played great. Ray was solid. Tony could do a decent job in limited minutes. I suppose the doctors will decide. Long term, they won’t win the Finals without him. But they can win one game at home.

hey 2 of our starters have serious basketball injuries and you can’t talk around it. we’re in trouble and this is the battle of britain-our finest hour.time for a lot of ubuntu and people stepping up.

He should have the MRI. If he has to sit game 2 so he can be
somewhere near full strength the rest of the way, that is what
they should do. But pro sports tend to rush injured players back quickly. Often too quickly.

The whole bloody thing reminds me of Pouting Paulie with that ridiculous wrap around his head…back in the day…
I’ll stop here………

Ersatz: You are wrong. Jackson did not call the Kings the Queens, Shaq did. He also did not call Sacramento a “white trash town”, he called them a “cow town.” Which was more of an observation than a jab, considering all of the fans brought their cow bells to the games.

I do not think that Jackson is an elitist or sexist, but if meditating, sailing and living on a ranch in Montana makes him a hippie, there’s nothing wrong with that. However you are a classless fan for calling someone a jerk for being a Buddhist.

The only Faker here is PPP….Pouting Paulie Pierce

Someone sounds jealous because Pouting Paulie Pierce outplayed their golden boy. LOL

Only Faker here is ppp….pouting paulie pierce