Paul Pierce happily throws air punches, as Celtics close out Warriors | Warriors at Celtics | Game 3 | 2022 NBA Finals [VIDEO]

Paul Pierce happily throws air punches as Celtics close out Warriors

Paul Pierce is one of the Boston Celtics’ most recognized figures. Celtic fans appreciate Paul Pierce for his efforts. The 1990s were rough on the Celtics. That decade was the only decade in Celtics’ franchise history where they failed to reach the NBA Finals. Through that futility, the Celtics landed Paul Pierce, who helped lead the team to the playoffs four straight years.

Paul Pierce became the Boston Celtics’ franchise player. However, it looked like Pierce would also be unable to lead them to the Finals, let alone a title. After the Celtics finished 24-58, in 2007, the Celtics swung trades for Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett. As a result, the Celtics became the NBA’s best team, and they won the title.

Paul Pierce helped lead the Celtics to the 2008 title and the 2010 Finals. Since then, the Celtics have struggled, but come close. Isaiah Thomas, Jayson Tatum, and Jaylen Brown all led the Celtics to the Conference Finals. Tatum and Brown now have them up 2-1, over the Warriors, in the Finals. On the sidelines, Paul Pierce did some major celebrating.

Paul Pierce happily throws air punches as Celtics close out Warriors