234 Quotes by Paul Pierce

He's taking a team that didn't make the playoffs a year ago and definitely has made a huge impact on them. Obviously, when he's on the court with them they're pretty much unbeatable. When he's not on the court they're not the same.

I didn't intend to get into a scoring duel. But I wanted to step up and take him at the end.

I came out more aggressive in the second half, not settling for three-point shots and instead taking it to the basket, ... That?s my style ?- being able to adjust during the game.

I don't get caught in the match-ups, trying to outduel somebody. It's a team game.

Listening and talking to my teammates has helped me learn the NBA game. I know that talent can only take you so far.

You've got to watch your back. We are targets as basketball payers.

Being in the Final Four was a dream of mine growing up, and I was unable to fulfill that dream, but I feel like I had a great college career and won a lot of games.

Im just trying to be positive. I like the guys (Im) around. Even though were not at the record Id like to be, even after a loss, guys are mad, but then we have fun and you move on. They look up to me. Ive been around eight years. A lot of these guys were in junior high or high school when I came into the NBA. I see how much of an influence I am off the court. I try to be careful how I approach things on and off the court, because I know these guys are watching.

The Celtics don't celebrate anything but championships.