May 11, 2023 · Paul Pierce is a legend to Boston Celtics fans around the globe. Throughout his tenure with the team, Pierce experienced rebuilding rosters, years of NBA anonymity, and even a championship run...

Pierce's nickname, " the Truth," was given to him by Shaquille O'Neal in 2001. He starred as captain of the Celtics, earning 10 All-Star selections and becoming a four-time All-NBA team member.

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.

Apr 27, 2017 · Shaq gave his story of how "The Truth" came to be in a featured post the NBPA promoted as Pierce's career winds down. It occurred on March 13, 2001, when Pierced dropped 42 points on Shaq and the...

Jul 31, 2023 · Paul Pierce narrated a story about how Shaquille O'Neal coined 'The Truth' nickname for him after he dropped 42 points against the Lakers.

Sep 26, 2024 · Pierce was known by his nickname “the truth,” and Pierce revealed on Fox Sports 1’s “Speak” that Shaquille O’Neal gave him that nickname after what he claimed was a 40-plus-point performance.

NBC Sports Boston analyst and former teammate Brian Scalabrine sat down for a 2017 special with Celtics legend Paul Pierce. Scal and Pierce discuss his entir...

Oct 6, 2010 · Paul Pierce is the truth.’. Pierce was 23 and trying to establish himself on a bad team in his third NBA year. He was also just six months removed from his near-fatal stabbing. He was...

Jan 25, 2024 · Shaquille O'Neal bestowed the iconic nickname ‘The Truth' upon Paul Pierce after witnessing his spectacular 42-point game for the Boston Celtics against the Los Angeles Lakers in 2001.

“I knew he could play, but I didn’t know he could play like this. Paul Pierce is the truth.”