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   Why is Paul Pierce called Paul Pierce?

   • The nickname was bestowed upon him by legendary Los Angeles Lakers big man Shaquille O'Neal. "Take this down. My name is Shaquille O’Neal, and Paul Pierce is the (expletive) truth. Quote me on that, and don’t take nothing out. I knew he could play, but I didn’t know he could play like this.

   Why is Paul Pierce known as ‘The Truth'? Exploring the origin of the

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   Who is Paul Pierce?

   • Since then, both Boston Celtics and NBA fans have known Pierce as "The Truth." A nickname that not only stuck with him throughout his playing career, but is also still prominent when talking about him now. In his Hall of Fame-worthy career, Paul Pierce made 10 All-Star appearances, was named to four All-NBA teams and an All-NBA rookie team.

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   Is Pierce a good nickname?

   • It doesn't hurt that he has one of the best nicknames, either. Whether you love or hate Pierce, "The Truth" is a great nickname. It's short, sweet and isn't a play off of his initials and jersey number. We have Shaquille O'Neal to thank for christening Pierce with it over a decade ago.

   Shaq explains how he gave Paul Pierce his 'The Truth' nickname

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   Why is Pierce called 'the truth'?

   • Pierce's nickname, "the Truth", was bestowed on him by Shaquille O'Neal after a 112–107 Los Angeles Lakers victory over the Celtics on March 13, 2001, in which Pierce scored 42 points on 13-of-19 shooting. O'Neal pulled Boston Herald reporter Steve Bulpett over and gestured toward his notepad. "Take this down," said O'Neal.

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   Is Paul Pierce a great NBA player?

   • Nicknames in the NBA often take on a life of their own, driving marketing, slogans and even narratives at times. There's no question that Paul Pierce will go down as one of the greatest of his generation. His career is coming to a close as the Los Angeles Clippers cling on for their lives against the Utah Jazz, but Pierce's legacy will live on.

   Shaq explains how he gave Paul Pierce his 'The Truth' nickname

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   Did O'Neal say 'Paul Pierce is the truth'?

   • As the story goes, O'Neal pulled a Boston reporter aside after the game and told the reporter to quote him saying "Paul Pierce is the m-----f------ truth." "I knew he could play, but I didn't know he could play like this," O'Neal went on to say at the time. "Paul Pierce is the truth."

   Paul Pierce explains who called him 'The Truth', why he is more clutch

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   May 11, 2023 · For most of his career, Paul Pierce was better known as "The Truth." The nickname was bestowed upon him by legendary Los Angeles Lakers big man Shaquille O'Neal. "Take this down. My name is ...

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   Paul Anthony Pierce (born October 13, 1977) is an American former professional basketball player. He played 19 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA), predominantly with the Boston Celtics. As of March 2024, he is a contributor to the FS1 sports talk show Undisputed.

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   Mar 27, 2024 · Paul Pierce dished on how he got the nickname 'The Truth,' doubled down on his opinion that he's more clutch than LeBron James, and weighed in on the current Boston Celtics.

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   We have Shaquille O'Neal to thank for christening Pierce with it over a decade ago. Shaq gave his story of how "The Truth" came to be in a featured post the NBPA promoted as Pierce's career...

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   Paul Pierce is one of the leading American basketball players, who played for Boston Celtics for 15 years. This biography offers detailed information about his childhood, life, career and timeline.

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   Apr 6, 2012 · The story behind Paul 'The Truth' Pierce's nickname and the first smile cracked by Kevin Garnett. Faustian bargain.