Around the same time the CBA was passed in 2023, owners of many of the league’s premier franchises began to sell their teams. In the past two years, the Dallas Mavericks, Boston Celtics, Phoenix Suns, and the Los Angeles Lakers have changed hands, with smaller teams like the Milwaukee Bucks, Charlotte Hornets, and Portland Trail Blazers following suit. Richard Jefferson … [Read more...] about Richard Jefferson blames new CBA for NBA franchises being sold
Paul Pierce: ‘I was probably the best pure scorer ever in the history of the NBA’
The former Boston Celtics star was talking on FS1 show “Speak” about LeBron James labeling Kevin Durant as the “most equipped” scorer in NBA history. Pierce didn’t like that and decided to toot his own horn. “I was probably the best pure scorer ever in the history of the NBA,” Pierce said. “I was pretty equipped. I need to be in this conversation. 3-point contest champ, all of … [Read more...] about Paul Pierce: ‘I was probably the best pure scorer ever in the history of the NBA’
Paul Pierce: ‘I was probably the best pure scorer ever in the history of the NBA’
The former Boston Celtics star was talking on FS1 show “Speak” about LeBron James labeling Kevin Durant as the “most equipped” scorer in NBA history. Pierce didn’t like that and decided to toot his own horn. “I was probably the best pure scorer ever in the history of the NBA,” Pierce said. “I was pretty equipped. I need to be in this conversation. 3-point contest champ, all of … [Read more...] about Paul Pierce: ‘I was probably the best pure scorer ever in the history of the NBA’
Wyc Grousbeck: “It started when I went to the Garden. I’ve been born and raised there. I went there, and it was half empty in 2002. The team wasn’t playing well, and I’m like, ‘This is half empty.’ And I wondered, ‘Who’s the owner?’ They said, ‘Oh, he lives down in New York. Turns out to be a very nice guy.’ I went to find him. They said he hadn’t been here in three and a half, … [Read more...] about
Wyc Grousbeck on when he first bought the Celtics: It was 2002, back when you could mortgage your house and buy an NBA team
What’s it like being able to purchase your favorite team?” Wyc Grousbeck “I’m the luckiest guy. I was 41 years old. It was 2002, and that was back when you could mortgage your house and buy an NBA team. And that’s what I did. I never had any money, but I didn’t do it for money—I did it for love. I did it for love. Jeff Teague was on our team. A great person, a great player. But … [Read more...] about Wyc Grousbeck on when he first bought the Celtics: It was 2002, back when you could mortgage your house and buy an NBA team
Wyc Grousbeck: “Not always. Not always. I had one coach who told me—I’m not going to mention who—but one coach, who told me years and years ago: ‘We see you working out in the gym at our old practice facility.’ You wouldn’t have liked it—it wasn’t very nice. And I’m like, ‘Yeah, I’m working out at 8:00 a.m., and the guys come in at like 10:00, you know, or whatever.’ And he … [Read more...] about
Q. What is your perspective on the night Camelo Anthony was waiting by the bus for your boy Kevin Garnett? And you know, they call you Truth. Yeah. So, I’m going to have to ask you right now to give me the truth on that whole incident when they had the words on the court, man. And he was waiting. Paul Pierce: Yeah. So, I didn’t hear what was said. You know, it’s a lot of … [Read more...] about
Wyc Grousbeck: I regret trading Kendrick Perkins
Now, is there any move that you regret not doing?” Wyc Grousbeck “Oh, I’m sure. Well, I do regret trading Perk, to be honest. That was one we all thought about, and there were discussions around the table. And I’ve got to sign off on the trades as the governor, lead owner. And I feel like I got kind of talked into it—but I did sign off. It’s not… you know, we’re all in it. And … [Read more...] about Wyc Grousbeck: I regret trading Kendrick Perkins
Wyc Grousbeck on when he first bought the Celtics: It was 2002, back when you could mortgage your house and buy an NBA team
What’s it like being able to purchase your favorite team?” Wyc Grousbeck “I’m the luckiest guy. I was 41 years old. It was 2002, and that was back when you could mortgage your house and buy an NBA team. And that’s what I did. I never had any money, but I didn’t do it for money—I did it for love. I did it for love. Jeff Teague was on our team. A great person, a great player. But … [Read more...] about Wyc Grousbeck on when he first bought the Celtics: It was 2002, back when you could mortgage your house and buy an NBA team