Paul Pierce just shared his prediction for the 2020 NBA Finals. In his opinion, the Los Angeles Lakers will boot out the Miami Heat in just four games.

Pierce shared his thoughts on the pre-game show before the Finals opener. Everyone knows that he's not the biggest Lakers fan, and he admitted it himself. However, he believes that the Purple and Gold are simply the better team with LeBron James leading the way.

For those who have followed Paul Pierce — particularly his tirades against James — this is a pretty surprising forecast. The Truth has constantly lambasted James during his TV appearances, claiming that the Lakers star isn't part of his all-time greatest NBA players list. He also boasted that players from his era are not afraid of James, contrary to what players of today exhibit.

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Though Pierce gets slammed by James' fans, his antics are understandable if one knows his history with LeBron. Their battles go way back during James' first stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The former Boston Celtics star won most of those duels, but when James went to the Heat, he essentially pummeled Pierce's NBA teams.

Another notable NBA game was Pierce's jersey retirement back in 2018. It would've been a great occasion that Pierce will never forget, especially since the Celtics were going to face the James-led Cavaliers squad. But lo and behold, the Cavs — who just had a massive roster overhaul — thrashed the Celtics right in front of Pierce.

With that said, one can understand the thoughts that enter Pierce's brain when he hears the name “LeBron James.”