Overview

• Paul Pierce, former Boston Celtics star, discredits the retirement of Udonis Haslem's jersey by the Miami Heat, implying it was 'given' not 'earned'.
• Pierce's comment came in response to a celebratory Instagram post by Stephen Jackson, which praised Haslem's accomplishment as 'earned not given'.
• Haslem, who spent 20 seasons with the Heat, played 879 total games and helped the team win three NBA Championships.
• The rivalry between Pierce and Haslem dates back to their competing days in the Eastern Conference, with Haslem recently inviting Pierce and Kevin Garnett to his podcast, 'The OGs Show'.
• Despite the ongoing feud, Haslem's impact on the Heat franchise is undeniable, with Miami Heat president Pat Riley emphasizing Haslem's significant contribution to the team.