4. Paul Pierce
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Paul Pierce survived being stabbed numerous times, and rather than release a rap album like 50 Cent who was shot numerous times, Pierce decided to shoulder one of the most storied franchises in NBA history with the Celtics.
He carried the load alone without much success, until the addition of Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett gave the Celtics legitimacy. Coupled with the emergence of Rajon Rondo as one of the few point guards alive who could have managed three hall of fame players with such aplomb, the Celtics restored their pride by winning the title in 2008.
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Of his decision to continue, Pierce has said “[My wife’s] input carried a lot of weight. We’ll figure out some things. I know I don’t want to be sitting at home, whatever I do, regardless. If I come back, it will be one more [season] and that will be it. No doubt.”
Pierce also spoke of anchoring his decision on Garnett’s. He said “I never know what KG is going to do, because he said he was going to retire four or five years ago. Every year he says he’s done, and every year he keeps coming back. It would be great.”
At the age of 38, Paul Pierce holds career averages of 20 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game.
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