Paul Pierce
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Post by Paul Pierce on Apr 18, 2020 11:14:56 GMT -5
Ask away
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Jackie Kong
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Post by Jackie Kong on Apr 18, 2020 11:18:25 GMT -5
Mr. Paul Pierce, last season you finished with a record of 33 wins and 49 loses but you were able to secure the services of a dynamic young duo in Karl Anthony Towns and Devin Booker. Then, somehow you got #2 pick and moved it to get even more talent in John Collins plus a couple of picks.
Now, this season you are close to the top of the east with a 36-15 record and you recently obtained Chris Paul and Tristan Thompson to go with the other guys and be able to compete right away.
So, here are a couple of questions for you.
1st question) After your recent additions how do you expect the rest of the Season to be and how far do you believe you can go in this year Playoffs? I know your team has been rebuilding for a while so Playoffs must be something new for you but do you think you can actually win the whole thing?
2nd) I noticed that now you have a mixture of players that could be really good for a while like Towns, Booker and Collins plus some experienced veterans in Paul and Thompson. So my question is the following. For how long do you expect to be able to compete with your young crew and do you think the team is already at its peak or you anticipate for the best to come to some time in the future?
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billy
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Post by billy on Apr 18, 2020 11:41:50 GMT -5
who do you think you are?
what gives... what... what gives you the right?
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Post by DJ Jazzy Jeff on Apr 18, 2020 20:40:54 GMT -5
Did you really shit your pants in that playoff game?
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Steve Jobs
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Post by Steve Jobs on Apr 19, 2020 0:02:48 GMT -5
who do you think you are? what gives... what... what gives you the right? Piggy backing off of Billy’s excellent questions: 1) Why are you the way that you are? I hate... so much about the things that you choose to be. 2) You traded approximately 3 kibbles and 2 bits for three of the most interesting young players in the league. Have you contemplated turning yourself in to the authorities for the crimes you’ve committed? |
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Yeezy
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Post by Yeezy on Apr 19, 2020 15:02:56 GMT -5
Penny Hardaway.... Paul Pierce.... Why did you choose such similar names when making your fake account?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2020 16:04:39 GMT -5
Can I get tickets to a bulls playoff game? Lmao
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Ben Wallace
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Post by Ben Wallace on Apr 19, 2020 19:34:50 GMT -5
what is
The Truth
about the coronavirus?
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Jackie Kong
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Post by Jackie Kong on Apr 20, 2020 0:56:28 GMT -5
With Billy we talked about limiting it to 2 questions per GM but since we are still experimenting I will do another one. Plus, I am not a GM, lololol. Ok, here I go.
Pierce, you are one of D720 OGs and yet you never made the Playoffs. Last season, you obtained Towns with only few games away from the 8th seed but you decided to tank once again. Then, it all worked out for you because somehow you turned some low odds into the #3 pick.
So, my question is: Was it all part of a bigger plan or was it because you felt like you were not prepared yet to make your 1st ever Playoffs? Or was it because you expected to be lucky like you were years earlier when you won the lottery (the Fultz pick  )? And were you worried by the fact that Booker's and Towns' extensions were about to kick in?
Thanks. And I don't want to hurry you Paul Pierce but we want some answers! People want to know.  |
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Paul Pierce
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Post by Paul Pierce on Apr 20, 2020 9:04:54 GMT -5
With Billy we talked about limiting it to 2 questions per GM but since we are still experimenting I will do another one. Plus, I am not a GM, lololol. Ok, here I go.
Pierce, you are one of D720 OGs and yet you never made the Playoffs. Last season, you obtained Towns with only few games away from the 8th seed but you decided to tank once again. Then, it all worked out for you because somehow you turned some low odds into the #3 pick.
So, my question is: Was it all part of a bigger plan or was it because you felt like you were not prepared yet to make your 1st ever Playoffs? Or was it because you expected to be lucky like you were years earlier when you won the lottery (the Fultz pick )? And were you worried by the fact that Booker's and Towns' extensions were about to kick in?
Thanks. And I don't want to hurry you Paul Pierce but we want some answers! People want to know. I’m gonna answer all questions at once so I’ll take questions until 3pm est |
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Scott Pilgrim
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Post by Scott Pilgrim on Apr 20, 2020 10:27:31 GMT -5
Remember when Lillard was supposed to be in a bulls uniform after that PHI-CHI-GSW trade?
Still have some heartache over it?
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Shaq O'Neal
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Post by Shaq O'Neal on Apr 20, 2020 11:09:32 GMT -5
For you,which rejected trade is the biggest what if and why
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Steve Jobs
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Post by Steve Jobs on Apr 20, 2020 11:16:38 GMT -5
What kind of time frame are you hoping to capitalize on this group you’ve put together? 3-5 seasons without deep playoff runs = blow it up, or do you foresee running it back for as long as Book/KAT are still stars?
Also, you’ll probably be one of the easy top choices for a lot of free agents out there - assuming the salary cap isn’t massacred by COVID such that you don’t have a max to offer, which players / what positions do you plan to target to take your core to the next level?
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Post by Brian Scalabrine on Apr 20, 2020 11:46:11 GMT -5
You have some vets on the team, but you were full rebuilding stage not so long ago. Surely you're projecting to continue building around this core long term, and if so, what are the other teams with young talent you are keeping your eyes on as your competitors long term?
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Jackie Kong
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Post by Jackie Kong on May 3, 2020 19:55:52 GMT -5
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Scott Pilgrim
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Post by Scott Pilgrim on May 8, 2020 2:41:45 GMT -5
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Yeezy
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Post by Yeezy on May 8, 2020 12:26:45 GMT -5
Can PP get negative bb for this?
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Paul Pierce
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Post by Paul Pierce on May 8, 2020 13:07:50 GMT -5
Guys I’m working on it my bad lmao. I’ve had a lot happening to me during covid 19 and this was less important. I started it but haven’t gotten to it yet
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Jackie Kong
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Post by Jackie Kong on May 8, 2020 16:18:00 GMT -5
Guys I’m working on it my bad lmao. I’ve had a lot happening to me during covid 19 and this was less important. I started it but haven’t gotten to it yet Yeah, don't worry about it. I was just messing with you with the smiley.
Maybe, you can answer in 2 parts as in what you have already done now and the rest later but it is up to you really. Either way, I appreciate that you accepted the challenge. Press Conferences are usually best suited to answer one question at a time because it is easier that way for the one answering.
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Paul Pierce
Chicago Bulls
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Post by Paul Pierce on May 8, 2020 20:10:00 GMT -5
Guys I’m working on it my bad lmao. I’ve had a lot happening to me during covid 19 and this was less important. I started it but haven’t gotten to it yet Yeah, don't worry about it. I was just messing with you with the smiley.
Maybe, you can answer in 2 parts as in what you have already done now and the rest later but it is up to you really. Either way, I appreciate that you accepted the challenge. Press Conferences are usually best suited to answer one question at a time because it is easier that way for the one answering.
I started off making it all in one shot but I might change it. After my surgery Monday, I should have a lot of time on my hands |
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Paul Pierce
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Post by Paul Pierce on May 12, 2020 22:59:59 GMT -5
Mr. Paul Pierce, last season you finished with a record of 33 wins and 49 loses but you were able to secure the services of a dynamic young duo in Karl Anthony Towns and Devin Booker. Then, somehow you got #2 pick and moved it to get even more talent in John Collins plus a couple of picks. Now, this season you are close to the top of the east with a 36-15 record and you recently obtained Chris Paul and Tristan Thompson to go with the other guys and be able to compete right away. So, here are a couple of questions for you. 1st question) After your recent additions how do you expect the rest of the Season to be and how far do you believe you can go in this year Playoffs? I know your team has been rebuilding for a while so Playoffs must be something new for you but do you think you can actually win the whole thing? 2nd) I noticed that now you have a mixture of players that could be really good for a while like Towns, Booker and Collins plus some experienced veterans in Paul and Thompson. So my question is the following. For how long do you expect to be able to compete with your young crew and do you think the team is already at its peak or you anticipate for the best to come to some time in the future? I finally have some time! To answer your question, I think we can win the title. Philly is by far the favorite but I wouldn’t have traded for CP3 if I didn’t believe in my team. As for the 2nd question. I don’t think my team has hit its peak yet. Booker and KAT are still going to improve into what I believe will be top 10 players. Collins has shown crazy flashes and I think he can be an all star caliber player. If I’m able to play my cards right, I can see my team becoming a Dyansty. |
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Paul Pierce
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Post by Paul Pierce on May 12, 2020 23:00:52 GMT -5
who do you think you are? what gives... what... what gives you the right? I think I’m your father |
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Paul Pierce
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Post by Paul Pierce on May 12, 2020 23:01:41 GMT -5
Did you really shit your pants in that playoff game? damn right I did. You know how hard it is to get buckets while full of crab cakes |
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Paul Pierce
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Post by Paul Pierce on May 12, 2020 23:03:52 GMT -5
who do you think you are? what gives... what... what gives you the right? Piggy backing off of Billy’s excellent questions: 1) Why are you the way that you are? I hate... so much about the things that you choose to be. 2) You traded approximately 3 kibbles and 2 bits for three of the most interesting young players in the league. Have you contemplated turning yourself in to the authorities for the crimes you’ve committed? I have made some trades that aged well haha. The booker trade was very even, I think you even said you’d prefer the other side at the time. The KAT one was awesome since I was able to sell Randle and Fultz while they still had value. My favorite one was the John Collins trade. 9,10 and Collins for the 3rd... okay maybe I’ll turn myself in |
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Paul Pierce
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Post by Paul Pierce on May 12, 2020 23:05:18 GMT -5
For you,which rejected trade is the biggest what if and why This will answer both you and Scott’s question. My biggest what if trade is the dame dollar one. If I had Dame Kat and Booker, I really think I’d be the best team in the league. Makes me cry just thinking about it |
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Paul Pierce
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Post by Paul Pierce on May 12, 2020 23:09:06 GMT -5
What kind of time frame are you hoping to capitalize on this group you’ve put together? 3-5 seasons without deep playoff runs = blow it up, or do you foresee running it back for as long as Book/KAT are still stars? Also, you’ll probably be one of the easy top choices for a lot of free agents out there - assuming the salary cap isn’t massacred by COVID such that you don’t have a max to offer, which players / what positions do you plan to target to take your core to the next level? I made the move for CP3 to officially start my title window. However, I don’t think my team will be at full potential for atleast 2-3 more years. I can’t see myself moving Booker or Kat regardless of what happens. I could consider moving Collins before I have to pay him to get a defensive specialist. Hopefully I have enough for the max. My main Target is PG13. I tried to trade for either him or Kyrie this season but I had to settle on CP. If I don’t have max money, I’m more than fine running it back with CP on a 1 year deal. |
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Paul Pierce
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Post by Paul Pierce on May 12, 2020 23:13:54 GMT -5
You have some vets on the team, but you were full rebuilding stage not so long ago. Surely you're projecting to continue building around this core long term, and if so, what are the other teams with young talent you are keeping your eyes on as your competitors long term? Great question! I have been tanking pretty much my whole tenure. Lottery luck and some good trades played a huge role in my teams current state. The teams I fear at the moment are Philly OKC and Cleveland. They are my immediate rivals. However since I plan on contending the next 5-8 years, there are a few young teams I fear. Toronto has a plethora of young studs. None are to polarizing on their own but together, they are a super well rounded squad. Dallas is also a scary one. A 1-2 punch of Zion and Luka could dominate this league during my window. Cavs scare me as well since Giannis will always be Giannis. If they can put anything around him, they will always be in the picture. Teams like Milwaukee and Sacramento look very promising although it’s still to early to tell. |
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Scott Pilgrim
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Post by Scott Pilgrim on May 12, 2020 23:20:06 GMT -5
I have made some trades that aged well haha. The booker trade was very even, I think you even said you’d prefer the other side at the time. The KAT one was awesome since I was able to sell Randle and Fultz while they still had value. My favorite one was the John Collins trade. 9,10 and Collins for the 3rd... okay maybe I’ll turn myself in GSW trades 66 Devin Booker $1,932,800 $2,761,971 (QO)$3,819,806 56 Tarik Black $1,900,000 $1,800,000 CHI trades 65 Zach Lavine $3,202,218 $4,428,667 (QO) #18 2020 Chicago 1st top 3 protected no conveyance Oh damn,,, |
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Jackie Kong
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Post by Jackie Kong on May 13, 2020 1:32:19 GMT -5
Congrats on the 1st complete press conference. Now send a pm to billy asking for your gift certificate. |
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