Paul Pierce has had a few viral moments this week. In an interview with the I AM ATHLETE Podcast, Pierce discussed a lot of major moments from his career. One of the bigger moments from his interview was the topic of his firing from ESPN. The former Celtics star still doesn’t understand how his actions led to his firing from the network. The incident that led to Pierce’s firing involved the former all-star sharing an NSFW video on his Instagram page. Pierce doesn’t believe ESPN deserves an apology from him. However, Pierce did apologize to his family, that had to deal with the situation.
However, the latest viral moment from the interview is more lighthearted. But Richard Jefferson may not feel that way. When asked about who was the best player Pierce played against in his career, one name came to mind. Pierce said Carmelo Anthony was the toughest battle every time he had to play against him. The former NBA All-Star mentioned that the physicality that Melo brought to the court was the biggest factor. After discussing the best, the debate of the most overrated came into play. That’s when Pierce answered Richard Jefferson with a big laugh.
Paul Pierce Says Richard Jefferson Is Overrated
“I’d rather guard LeBron, Kobe, T-Mac, before @carmeloanthony. He used to hurt my chest. He a bulldog! He gon make you feel this 30.”
– Paul Pierce on the most underrated player he matched up with
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— I AM ATHLETE (@IAMATHLETEpod) April 12, 2023
Pierce and Jefferson were involved in a great rivalry early in their careers. Jefferson’s Nets and Pierce’s Celtics always had great battles. Including a few in the playoffs. Jefferson has become a key analyst for the NBA on ESPN. A position that Pierce once held. Maybe the answer to Jefferson being overrated is coming from more than just one place. However, Pierce didn’t seem all that serious when name-dropping Jefferson in the interview. Of course, Jefferson’s name may not be one of the first you think of when speaking of overrated.
It seems as if Paul Pierce may have just been having fun with Jefferson. It would be a hard task to call someone overrated in a public space. Pierce knows how hard it is to make it to the league. With Jefferson’s long tenure in the league, Pierce was probably just having a little fun at his expense. What are your thoughts on Pierce’s comments? Do you believe that the jab was a little fun at Jefferson’s expense? Let us know how you feel in the comment section. For the latest news on the NBA, keep it right here at HNHH.