Paul Pierce says he is the best player in the NBA. Anybody's reactions?

Question

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/53875/20080804/pierce_i_am_the_best_player_in_the_nba/

Answer 1

Paul is a great player, but He isn't even the best player on his team. lol

Answer 2

Go Pierce!

he's just sayin' the TRUTH.

LOL

Answer 3

Idiot.

Answer 4

i will admit he is extremely good and the celtics would not have won the championship if it werent for him but there is no was he is better then kobe lebron or dare i say even chris paul or deron williams

Answer 5

Paul Pierce and Kobe Bryant have been my top 2 favorite players for about 8 years. I like Pierce because he had so much skill with no support...

Honestly though, I've lost so much respect for him since he said that. How can he even think he's close to Kobe? I mean statistically speaking he doesn't come close. When both players were by themselves (no superstars like shaq or KG), Kobe got into playoffs and Pierce didn't...And everyone knows the West is 10X harder to get into the playoffs...

Honestly, I'm glad Pierce is confident, but that is over the line. He got his championship and I'm happy for him but whether or not I'm stil going to root for him is another thing....

I mean, a lot of players in the NBA recognize their stars and respect them for it...Apparently, he doesn't...

Answer 6

Hmm.. I'm gonna go with LMAO

Answer 7

why? does he think that by him winning a title makes him the top guy? if thats  the case he better check how many rings kobe has because by his "standards" kobe could be the best ever. not that he isnt but thats not why im writing here. anyways he is lucky the gm finally got of his lazy butt and made something happen. u think if allen and kg dont get traded to the celtics that he would have even reached the playoffs? and if he wouldnt have won the championship, u think he would be making the crazy statements? the guy needs to look around him and see the guys he was around. he had almost and allstar team. meanwhile kobe, the mvp (therefore the best player of that year) had people like farmar and sasha vujacic. lets see who helps my star get more wins and therefore making him look better? sasha and farmar or kg and allen? obsurd, the guy needs to cool it. im all for players feeling confident and all but this is just a stupid comment.