Paul Pierce: Boston Celtics Would Have The Advantage In The Finals Against The Lakers

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Once a Celtic, always a Celtic. And for NBA legend Paul Pierce, that fact couldn’t be more true.

The guy practically bleeds green and if he isn’t talking about his playing days, he’s showing support for the guys they have out there now. Recently, he said that the Celtics would have an advantage over L.A. if the two were to collide in the NBA Finals this postseason.

“If these two meet in the Finals, full-strength, the Celtics have the advantage psychologically,” Pierce said. “Period. I think Celtics have the best starting five in the NBA. They have the best collection of scoring forwards, and that’s what you need to win in the game today. If you look at all the top champions over the last 20 years, and you say, ‘Who’s been the Finals MVP?’ It’s going to be that swing guy who can get his own shot … The Paul Pierce-type, the Kobe Bryant-type.”

Pierce’s point about star forwards actually does make sense. The Warriors had Kevin Durant, the Cavs and Heat had LeBron James, the Spurs and Raptors had Kawhi Leonard. A solid wing seems to be a pretty important building block for Championship teams nowadays.

Boston has got two of them in Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum. But then again, the Lakers have got LeBron James. It’s hard to say for sure who would win in a postseason matchup but they’ve split the season series so far at one apiece so one has to think Boston would stand a chance.

Unfortunately, we won’t get to see them face off again until (maybe) the Finals, where things could honestly go either way.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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