Paul Pierce’s NBA career came to an end Sunday.
The surefire Hall of Famer had announced the 2016-17 season would be his last, and following the Los Angeles Clippers’ loss to the Utah Jazz in Game 7 of their first-round NBA playoff series, “The Truth” said goodbye to the game on Twitter.
THANKU TO ALL MY NBA BROTHERS AND SISTERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE GAME A GAME IVE LOVED MY WHOLE LIFE BUT NOW TEADY FOR A NEW CHAPTER STAY TUNED
— Paul Pierce (@paulpierce34) May 1, 2017
I'd like to thank the fans media members who followed me u made he who I am as a player the Poeple who loved and the people who hated me TY
— Paul Pierce (@paulpierce34) May 1, 2017
I gave this game all a had my whole life I'm thankful for that also to my family who seen it all from the beginning thanku
— Paul Pierce (@paulpierce34) May 1, 2017
To my my brothers Steve and Jamal Hosey u guys where my inspiration my Mom I looked at all ur hard work for us to keep food on the table
— Paul Pierce (@paulpierce34) May 1, 2017
And ur hard work and determination my heart my work ethic I got that from u Thanku
— Paul Pierce (@paulpierce34) May 1, 2017
To all the coaches who helped me along this journey coach Jose smith coach Stevenson Pat Roy Roy Williams Mike Lewis Thad Mcgrew Heroldjones
— Paul Pierce (@paulpierce34) May 1, 2017
I kno there's so many other people I'm missing when u go on a journey this long sometimes u forget some people who helped but thanku
— Paul Pierce (@paulpierce34) May 1, 2017
Doc coach Obrian Rick Patino
— Paul Pierce (@paulpierce34) May 1, 2017
Can't leave my Boston fans out Thanku the ride was unreal 😍😍😍😍love y'all forever
— Paul Pierce (@paulpierce34) May 1, 2017
Pierce’s final NBA points came in typical fashion.
https://twitter.com/SInow/status/858816395500498946
And a number of NBA stars paid their respects after the game, including a video tribute from The Players’ Tribune.
Congrats to The Truth @paulpierce34 on ONE hell of a career! #FutureHOF
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) April 30, 2017
Congrats on a hall of fame career @paulpierce34 #truth #HOF
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) April 30, 2017
Thank you OG @paulpierce34
— Jared Sullinger Sr. (@Jared_Sully0) April 30, 2017
https://www.instagram.com/p/BThrGYLASAK/
THE TRUTH.
Congrats on an incredible #NBA career, @paulpierce34! pic.twitter.com/5iSbLepeEe
— KG's Area 21 (@KGArea21) April 30, 2017
The 19-year NBA veteran didn’t sound like he had any second thoughts on his decision to hang up his sneakers when he was asked about his career after the loss.
Paul Pierce: "I gave every ounce that I could to this game. I gave it everything." #TheTruth#Clippers
— Michael J. Duarte (@michaeljduarte) April 30, 2017
Pierce has said he plans to retire as a member of the Boston Celtics.
Thumbnail photo via Kirby Lee/USA TODAY Sports Images
