Former Champion Paul Pierce Takes Jibe at LA Lakers After Boston Celtics Win NBA 2024 Title, Says ‘If We Win the In-Season Tournament, We’re Not Putting Up a Banner, Let Lakers Do That’ (Watch Video)
Boston Celtics defeated Dallas Mavericks in the 2024 NBA finals to win their record 18th title. Former Celtics star and champion Paul Pierce took a chance to mock arch-rivals the Los Angeles Lakers for his team’s success.
Boston Celtics won their 18th NBA championship defeating the Dallas Mavericks in the 2024 NBA Finals. They surpassed the Los Angeles Lakers tally of titles with the win. 2008 NBA Champion with the Celtics Paul Pierce took the opportunity to throw a jibe at the franchises’ arch-rivals as he said, “If we win the in-season tournament, we’re not putting up a banner. Let the Lakers do that." Earlier in the NBA 2023-24 season, the Los Angeles Lakers led by LeBron James won the inaugural in-season tournament and even celebrated the title by raising the banner in their storied rafter. Pierce mocking the act added, “We will make it into a carpet and put in in the hallway or something”. Watch the video below. NBA 2024-25: Los Angeles Lakers Appoint JJ Reddick as Head Coach, Agrees Four-Year Deal.
Paul Pierce Takes Jab at LA Lakers After Winning the 2024 NBA Title
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