An NBA legend has reignited a one-sided debate online! The 45-year-old former Boston Celtics star shared some pretty wild takes about the Miami Heat that triggered one of their biggest icons. Well, the Heat legend not only called out the former Celtics star but also disrespected him publicly with some harsh words. The NBA in the late 2000s had two of the best teams, Boston and Miami, go back and forth with each other. The entire period had a lot of unexpected turns and trades that made the NBA a thrilling, edge-of-the-seat watch for its fans.?
However, more than a decade later now, the 2008 Finals MVP decided to share some of the most controversial takes that could trigger many.?
A 2008 NBA champion slams Dwyane Wade to trigger Miami hero
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Paul Pierce is a hot name right now on social media. His contribution to the Celtics is what made him a legend of the game. One fierce competitor Pierce has always talked about is LeBron James. The 45-year-old has given James his flowers, but time and again has also shared some controversial takes on the scoring leader’s time with the Heat. James is not the only Heat legend Pierce has spoken out against, though.
It all started when Pierce started to compare himself with Dwyane Wade. Talking about the teammates both had, Pierce revealed Wade got more support. It is a fact that the 3x NBA champion had superstar teammates like LeBron James, Shaquille O’Neal, and Chris Bosh during his championship years. However, Pierce had his fair share of legendary teammates as well.
Pierce had Kevin Garnett, a former DPOY, and Ray Allen, one of the best shooters in NBA history. Moreover, Pierce mentioned, “My skills went unappreciated because I didn’t get to play with a lot of great players.” Nonetheless, he did win a championship alongside KG, Allen, and a few more key role players.?Guess who decided to blast Pierce for this??
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43-year-old Haslem was an integral part of the Heat roster in the 2010s. Standing as one of the best rebounders for Miami, Haslem was not having Pierce’s takes and comparisons. The clip of Pierce comparing himself to Wade was posted on Instagram by Dan Le Batard Show w/ Stugotz. The 3x NBA champion commented, “These podcasts have mu******* getting diarrhea out of their mouth!!!!” Clearly, Haslem did not hold back on his rival.?
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Pierce’s comments have already stirred up a debate on social media platforms, but we would love to know your take! Do you agree with Pierce or Haslem?