MY FAVORITE ATHLETE

Paul PierceBoston Celtics/ Basketball

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CeCe HeardAthlete4/4/13

How it HappenedPierce was born and raised in Oakland, California. His family later moved to Inglewood, California where he was the star of Inglewood High School's basketball team during his junior and senior years. He also participated in the 1995 McDonald's All-American Game alongside future NBA stars Kevin Garnett, Vince Carter, Stephon Marbury, and Antawn Jamison, and was a contestant in the game's Slam Dunk Contest, which was won by Carter. He grew up a Los Angeles Lakers fan and dreamed of playing with the Lakers.

Paul Pierce Major Accomplishments

Accomplishments Year

Playing with Celtics he accumulated 2,071 points

2000-2001.

NBA All-Rookie First Team 1999

6-time NBA All-Star 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008

Famous Quotes Paul Pierce - “Two heartbreaking games

(in a row).” Paul Pierce - “We made the necessary

plays we needed down the stretch and got the big stops. We're starting to win these close games now.”

Paul Pierce - “Well, he didn't give me a yes or a no. I just told him that it would be an honor, and that I'm interested.”

Paul Pierce Hobbies and Interests

It doesn’t list anything on the websites, but I'm pretty sure his hobbies are playing basketball. Basketball players are very serious about the sport so if they had any interest and hobbies he would practice. He might even play tennis but I really don’t know.

Personal LifePaul Pierce is the son of Lorraine Hosey. Is married to Mrs. Julie Pierce, and has a daughter Prianna Lee Pierce. He majored in Crime and Delinquency Studies at Kansas. His favorite TV show is "Martin“. His favorite sport other than basketball is tennis. Enjoys listening to and collecting music.

Other Interesting Tidbits I found out that he has been playing with

the Boston Celtics his whole basketball career.

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