Paul Pierce to finish career with Clippers?

0
1072
Paul Pierce
Paul Pierce
(Pierce spent this season as the veteran anchor for the Washington Wizards).

 

Paul Pierce was linked to the Los Angeles Clippers last summer before ultimately signing with the Washington Wizards. The Clippers ended up offering the mid-level exception that would have gone to Pierce to Spencer Hawes, who never established a consistent role on the team this season.

Pierce and the Clippers are both in the offseason after losing in the conference semifinals. After losing Game 6 to the Atlanta Hawks, Pierce sounded exhausted and on the brink of hanging it up. David Aldridge’s latest column on NBA.com suggests that Pierce and the Clippers could open up as a possibility again:

Washington’s main issue is complacency. The Wizards could stand pat if Pierce decides to return to D.C. next season rather than opt out of his deal, but many around the league believe Pierce will do just that and finish his career back home in Los Angeles with the Clippers.

Being an LA native and winning a championship with Doc Rivers in Boston have made the Clippers a popular option for Pierce. The Wizards made fine use of what Pierce brings as an experienced shot maker and leader, but their needs at small forward will likely be filled by Otto Porter, Jr. after the way he developed this postseason.

If Pierce has the energy and mindset to help another team try and make a run, the Clippers could certainly make use of his services at small forward. Pierce wouldn’t single-handedly rectify their flaws, but his presence and confidence would be invaluable to that locker room. After the way the Clippers lost in the playoffs, adding a veteran like Pierce for the right price might even be a priority.

Previous articleGame 4 Preview: Golden State Warriors vs. Houston Rockets
Next articleLegacy Left Behind: Shawn Kemp
Martin is the Founder, Chief Editor, and Head Skills Development Trainer for Basketball Society. He has work experience in digital media and marketing, radio, and journalism. Currently, he does freelance work as a videographer and content creator. He has been featured as a writer on sites such as Def Pen, TV Film News, All Hip-Hop, and more. Martin played high school basketball at South Brunswick High School (NJ) where he graduated in 2007. He is a 1,000-point scorer at SBHS and an All-Middlesex County performer as a 3-year varsity starter. He helped lead SBHS to their first-ever Central Jersey Group 4 sectional state championship in 2007. Martin played college basketball at Eastern University, where he graduated (BA, Communications) in 2012. Martin was a four-year starter and a 1,000-point scorer at EU. Follow Martin on Twitter @Marsoaries and on Instagram @martin_soaries

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here