Jun 6, 2019 · While the series was notable for a few reasons, the most memorable occurrence was when Pierce was escorted out of Game 1 in a wheelchair due to an unspecified injury. He...

Jun 6, 2019 · Boston’s Paul Pierce returns to the court moments after being taken off in a wheelchair during Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Lakers on June 5, 2008, at TD Garden.

Nov 20, 2021 · Paul Pierce had contested a shot attempt from Lakers star Kobe Bryant, and crashed to the floor grabbing his knee in pain after tripping over teammate Kendrick Perkins.

Jun 6, 2019 · 11 years ago today Paul Pierce famously left the game win injury in wheelchair in the third quarter of Game 1 of the 2008 NBA Finals but returned a few minutes later to score several clutch buckets. Pierce has been widely mocked for …

Jun 6, 2019 · On the 11th anniversary of his infamous wheelchair game in the 2008 NBA Finals, former Boston Celtics star turned ESPN commentator Paul Pierce has come clean. Or dirty.

2 days ago · Paul Pierce finally sets the record straight about the infamous wheelchair moment during the 2008 NBA Finals. He breaks down what really happened and how it became one of the most talked-about ...

Led by the "Big 3" of Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, and Ray Allen, and holding home court advantage, the Celtics defeated the Lakers, led by Pau Gasol and MVP Kobe Bryant, in six games. It was their first title in twenty-two years and their 17th title overall. Pierce was named the Finals MVP. The Celtics would not win another championship until 2024.

Nov 19, 2021 · Paul Pierce is denying a very popular conspiracy as to why he left Game 1 of the 2008 NBA Finals. Read more on Boston.com. Pierce's knee injury led to years of conspiracies on the internet.

Finals MVP: Paul Pierce (21.8 / 4.5 / 6.3) 2008 Playoff Leaders: PTS: Kobe Bryant (633) TRB: Kevin Garnett (274) AST: Rajon Rondo (172) WS: Kevin Garnett (4.1) More playoffs info

Mar 16, 2023 · Paul Pierce is once again trying to clear the air about what happened in Game 1 of the 2008 NBA Finals when he left the court in a wheelchair before returning shortly thereafter.