Paul Pierce has made his mark on the 2015 playoffs with clutch shots, celebrations and endless trash talk. The 37-year-old undeniably affected the Washington Wizards' attitude and confidence this season, and there's no reason to think he can't contribute again next year. On Friday, though, after his potentially game-tying 3-pointer was waved off and the Wizards were eliminated by the Atlanta Hawks, Pierce wouldn't commit to coming back.
Paul Pierce: "I don't even know if I'm going to play basketball again next year."
— Adam Kilgore (@AdamKilgoreWP) May 16, 2015On his way off the court, Paul Pierce thought, "I don't know how many of these rides I have left." He'll consult family about retirement.
— Adam Kilgore (@AdamKilgoreWP) May 16, 2015Paul Pierce says he's not sure at the moment if he'll return next yr. "A lot has to do with my family, talking to my wife, kids, my mother."
— David Aldridge (@daldridgetnt) May 16, 2015For our viewing pleasure, here's hoping Pierce returns. His game has aged better than almost any of his peers, and there aren't a lot of characters like him left in the league. If he does decide he's done, though, he had one hell of a final NBA moment.
Earlier this week, CBSSports.com's Matt Moore gave us Pierce's top 10 clutch plays.
