Is Paul Pierce a Hall of Fame player?

Dice · 06-04-2008, 09:59 AM

If you do feel that he is, is he a guy who if he retired today would he get in?

If you feel that he's not, does he have any chance of getting in at all?

I wanted to get peoples opinions on this topic and hear why you feel he can or can't.

BigTigLSU · 06-04-2008, 10:18 AM

The bad years with no truely exceptional year that stand out as a HOF caliber I cant say at this point he will be. But honestly if he could get this ring this year and be the major or the co major contributer he could make a push to end his career on that note cause winners get viewed in a whole other light...

Rocky · 06-04-2008, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by BigTigLSU


	The bad years with no truely exceptional year that stand out as a HOF caliber I cant say at this point he will be. But honestly if he could get this ring this year and be the major or the co major contributer he could make a push to end his career on that note cause winners get viewed in a whole other light...

Yep, without the rings you can't let him in and someone like Vince Carter out.

Village Idiot · 06-04-2008, 11:01 AM

Just gut-reaction after reading the thead's title: Yes.

Cebby · 06-04-2008, 12:17 PM

No.

3 NBA 3rd teams, no rings, no scoring titles, and never even really considered even at the top of his position, let alone the best. If it wasn't for the KG trade this wouldn't even be a discussion.

The comparison Rocky made is correct; he's a less popular Vince Carter.

pinnacleguy2 · 06-04-2008, 12:19 PM

Nope, sorry.

SPTO · 06-04-2008, 12:25 PM

If Paul Pierce is a HOF'er then i'm the Pope.

That's how I feel about it and nothing you can say will change my mind. The guy's a solid player who's put up some nice seasons but he's nowhere near a HOF'er in my book.

3rdAnswer · 06-04-2008, 12:28 PM

I dont see everybody's comparison to Vince Carter, but that is besides the point. He's not a HOF player, but he's still a great. He's a memorable player for some of the things he had to endure off of the court, like getting stabbed. He's also been one of the best 4th quarter players during his time too. But no HOF for him.

BTB · 06-04-2008, 12:41 PM

He's been one of the only guys to have averaged something like 25 ppg, 6 rpb, and 5 assist, and he's always been around those numbers while shooting a high percentage. He's also one of the greatest offensive players in Celtics history, which is saying a lot. Still, I do agree that this series will have a lot to do with whether he gets in or not.

Lynsanity · 06-04-2008, 12:44 PM

No, PP has never been regarded as one of the top 5 players in any year he has played. Top 10 maybe, but never top 5. At this point I would put Vince Carter ahead of him because he was at the least the epitome of Canadian Basketball for a while.

06-04-2008, 09:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
Dice You want some of this? OVR: 16 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Chicago, IL. Posts: 3,268	Is Paul Pierce a Hall of Fame player? If you do feel that he is, is he a guy who if he retired today would he get in? If you feel that he's not, does he have any chance of getting in at all? I wanted to get peoples opinions on this topic and hear why you feel he can or can't. __________________ I have more respect for a man who let's me know where he stands, even if he's wrong. Than the one who comes up like an angel and is nothing but a devil. - Malcolm X

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BigTigLSU Natural Born Killers OVR: 35 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Death Valley aka Baton Rouge Posts: 7,594	Re: Is Paul Pierce a Hall of Fame player? The bad years with no truely exceptional year that stand out as a HOF caliber I cant say at this point he will be. But honestly if he could get this ring this year and be the major or the co major contributer he could make a push to end his career on that note cause winners get viewed in a whole other light... __________________ RIP Drucilla S Thomas 1952-2008 "Love You Momma" Legends Dynasty LSU 2-0

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Village Idiot Probably Insane OVR: 32 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 2,806	Re: Is Paul Pierce a Hall of Fame player? Just gut-reaction after reading the thead's title: Yes. __________________ I am become death Do not underestimate my apathy Chances guys who claim a game sucks will cease posting in a forum devoted to that game: 3%

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pinnacleguy2 Rookie OVR: 4 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NY Posts: 419	Re: Is Paul Pierce a Hall of Fame player? Nope, sorry. __________________ -=Rob=- Let's Go Yanks! G-Men!

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SPTO We need Cowher Power OVR: 57 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The 905 Posts: 43,811	Re: Is Paul Pierce a Hall of Fame player? If Paul Pierce is a HOF'er then i'm the Pope. That's how I feel about it and nothing you can say will change my mind. The guy's a solid player who's put up some nice seasons but he's nowhere near a HOF'er in my book. __________________ Member of the Official OS Bills Backers Club "We all gonna die...Living like we bulletproof" - Raheem DeVaughn May you live in interesting times - Old Chinese Proverb

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3rdAnswer ShogunFlow® OVR: 23 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Raleighwood, N.C. Posts: 13,191	Re: Is Paul Pierce a Hall of Fame player? I dont see everybody's comparison to Vince Carter, but that is besides the point. He's not a HOF player, but he's still a great. He's a memorable player for some of the things he had to endure off of the court, like getting stabbed. He's also been one of the best 4th quarter players during his time too. But no HOF for him. __________________ New York Giants, SuperBowl XLII Champions -3A, Chairman of the Charlotte Bobcats Den myspace.com/illestrate <--Psychadelic Art Hop NOW Playing on XBL: Street Fighter IV, Super Street Fighter 2 Turbu HD Remix, NBA 2K10, APF 2K8ShogunFlow Presents: Bobcats in 2K10

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BTB This ain't sea world OVR: 15 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: BeanTown, from third base to Huntington Posts: 3,797	Re: Is Paul Pierce a Hall of Fame player? He's been one of the only guys to have averaged something like 25 ppg, 6 rpb, and 5 assist, and he's always been around those numbers while shooting a high percentage. He's also one of the greatest offensive players in Celtics history, which is saying a lot. Still, I do agree that this series will have a lot to do with whether he gets in or not. __________________ The dynasty will return Paul Pierce... talent + heart + toughness = The Truth

06-04-2008, 12:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
Lynsanity Rookie OVR: 6 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Nebraska Posts: 455	Re: Is Paul Pierce a Hall of Fame player? No, PP has never been regarded as one of the top 5 players in any year he has played. Top 10 maybe, but never top 5. At this point I would put Vince Carter ahead of him because he was at the least the epitome of Canadian Basketball for a while. __________________ PSN Friends

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