Paul Pierce‘s trail of achievements in a Boston Celtics jersey have etched a mark in the franchise, but nothing says legendary like leaving not only a legacy, but a seed to grow for the future of the organization.
Despite having played his last season in an L.A. Clippers‘ uniform, The Truth had the most adequate response after his Celtics came away with the No. 1 overall pick of the draft in Tuesday's NBA Draft Lottery.
And look what I leave behind for the Celts on my way out #1 pick😂👌🏾🙏🔥
— Paul Pierce (@paulpierce34) May 17, 2017
Pierce was of course part of the trade that helped the Celtics land this year's top pick from the Brooklyn Nets. In that trade back in 2013, Brooklyn received Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Jason Terry and D.J. White while the Celtics got Gerald Wallace, Kris Humphries, MarShon Brooks, Kris Joseph, Keith Bogans, three first-round picks (2014, 2016 and 2018), plus the right to swap first-rounders in 2017.
Pierce was drafted with the 10th overall pick in 1998, enjoying a 19-year career in the NBA before his imminent conclusion in the first round of the playoffs.
The Celtics have never gotten the first overall pick in the modern era, trailing back to 1950 when they drafted Chuck Share out of Bowling Green with the No. 1 selection.
The Oakland native certainly has left a mark in the organization, but this No. 1 pick could prove pivotal for the city of Boston, whether it is used to draft a key player or traded elsewhere in return for a missing piece that could help the franchise reach greater heights down the line.
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