The Truth About Pierce's Wheelchair Moment
Los Angeles, USAThu Dec 19 2024
Back in 2008, during the NBA Finals, Boston Celtics star Paul Pierce had a memorable moment. He fell under the basket and seemed to hurt his leg. The medical team wheeled him off the court. But wait, he was back in the game soon after! NBA legend Magic Johnson recently chatted with Pierce about this. Johnson jokingly asked if Pierce "faked" the injury. Pierce laughed and said he just has a "flair for the drama, " being from LA. Fans have had wild guesses about what really happened. Some said Pierce had a bathroom emergency! But Pierce said that wouldn't make sense because he sat in a wheelchair for just a few minutes. The truth might never come out, but it's a fun story that even Kobe Bryant joked about. Speaking of toughness, Bryant refused a wheelchair after a serious injury, saying, "F— Paul Pierce. "
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Was there a cover-up by the Celtics to protect Paul Pierce's image by initially claiming it was an injury?
How would Pierce's 'flair for the dramatic' have played out if he had actually injured himself in a more serious manner?
Did Kobe Bryant's refusal to use a wheelchair hint at a deeper rivalry or resentment towards Paul Pierce?
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