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Pierce, you make the call

Personally, I don't think Pierce's game fits better for FIBA basketball rules than somone like Gilbert Arenas and Kobe Bryant who would make teams play man-to-man. With Pierce's failure to win the gold at the World Championship's in 2002, it doesn't seem likely that Colangelo will accept him over a player like Rashard Lewis, who is someone that would fit better with their projected team. Pierce can shoot, yes, but is he worthy of being on Team USA?

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KingHandles

Yeah, Pierce is worthy of being on team USA. He is one of the best in the NBA. He deserves a chance to redeem himself, and he would if he made the team, mark my words...

aquaitious

Question is, where all those guys send after him worthy?

Pierce was very immature a few years ago, I remember him playing tricks on all the rookies, every year.

This season, if anything, should give Pierce a second chance to show that it wasn't only his fault the last time he was there.

The way he's playing right now, he definitely deserves it.

Causeway

Agreed agreed agreed...

Pierce is playing amazing basketball right now AND the sourpuss Pierce seems to be dead. He deserves a a spot on the team and second chance.

DWest Superstar

He does if he does not play like he did in 2000, he was quite a selfish ball hog

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#1AntoineWalkerFan

do u remmeber that being 10 yrs old when it happened?

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P-Dub34

Pierce certainly deserves it, but I'll wager infinity billion uCash points that he won't be on it.

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"Paul Pierce is the (expletive) truth. Quote me on that and don't take nothing out. I knew he could play, but I didn't know he could play like this. Paul Pierce is the truth."

- Shaquille O'Neal

"Kirilenko's eyes started to tear in the locker room as he talked in a shaky voice about his frustrations and inability to stop Pierce. He played just four minutes in the final quarter because of his inept defense, but his small consolation was that none of his teammates could do any better."

- Salt Lake Tribune

"I think he is at a point in his career where he gets very distracted by having a hand in his face."

- Portland forward Buck Williams on Larry Bird, before Larry Legend dropped 49 points, 14 rebounds, and 12 assists in a double overtime win

DWest Superstar

Yeh, like remembering things from 6 years ago is so difficult.

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KingHandles

I remember it too. Pierce was taking the rap hard for not winning the medal...I've been a C's fan for quite some time now, so that's why I remember...

#1AntoineWalkerFan

just a question...wanted to see if u knew it first hand or if u heard it thats all

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cgcatsfan

I doubt you'd see that. And quite honestly, if there are any repeat players, you won't see THEM play like they did in 2,000.
In Pierce's case, he's playing BETTER and has a much better attitude.
He deserves a chance.

joshuamikey

Last year he went against his coach Doc Rivers who is trying to institute a transition game for the Celtics. He was benched for not running and rightfully so. This kind of impression sticks with coaches. Other coaches around the league and Coach K remember. He has to change for him to be a contributer to a winner, otherwise he is a hinderance.

cgcatsfan

And you don't see the change this year?
I do.
He's trying to mentor the young players and be a good leader. He and Doc have said they've come to an understanding.

Now if he pulled an Artest or a Kobe, I could see what you're saying, but he's made a big change in his attitude and I still say he deserves a spot.

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