If you are an NBA historian, then you know there is a conspiracy around Paul Pierce and his infamous wheelchair game in the 2008 NBA Finals. For those who may not know, Pierce got injured while playing against the Lakers in Game 1 of the championship series. He was subsequently taken away in a wheelchair before coming back to the floor not soon after. Overall, fans were convinced that he was going to be out for the series. Consequently, there was a feeling that the Lakers were guaranteed to win it all.
However, Pierce’s unlikely comeback was able to rally the Celtics. They eventually won the series and cemented themselves in NBA history. Moreover, Pierce walked away with NBA Finals MVP, which was a pretty incredible achievement. However, the conspiracy surrounding this moment is that Pierce actually had to go to the bathroom. Some believe he had an accident in his shorts and needed to be carried off in order to hide his desperate situation. Now, however, he is being given an opportunity to speak on it.
Paul Pierce Clears The Air
The truth comes out about the wheelchair game
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Pierce and Kevin Garnett recently took a trip to the Celtics facility where they interviewed Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum. During the conversation, Brown asked Paul Pierce about what really went down that day. Pierce seemed a bit embarrassed by the question, however, he answered it regardless. As you can see, he blames the wheelchair moment on a sprained MCL. Garnett was a bit confused by what the rumors were, which led to a hilarious explanation from Pierce. Either way, Pierce is standing on the fact that he was truly injured.
Despite his recent explanation, not everyone is going to believe Pierce. Pierce is one of those media personalities that NBA fans love to hate. However, you have to take him at his word here. Either way, this is a legendary moment in NBA history. That 2008 Celtics team will always be beloved, and the current Celtics roster is trying to recreate their success. Be sure to stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world.