Celtics revisit Paul Pierce's franchise-leading resume

2008 Finals MVP leads club with 1,823 threes

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

One of the greatest Celtics of all time ☘️⁣ ⁣ ✅ 2008 NBA Champion & Finals MVP⁣ ✅ 10x All-Star⁣ ✅ 4x All-NBA⁣ ✅ 2010 Via @celtics on X

What happened: Paul Pierce delivered Boston's 2008 championship and Finals MVP. Boston later retired his No. 34 and he earned NBA 75th Anniversary Team honors.

Why it matters: Pierce earned 10 All-Star and four All-NBA selections across his Boston tenure. His title run remains the benchmark as Boston opens the 2026-27 preseason in a reshaped era.

By the numbers: 1,823 three-pointers: first in Celtics history. 1,583 steals: first in Celtics history. 2010 3-Point Contest champion.

What to watch: Boston continues its 2026-27 preseason slate.

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