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6d ago

Paul Pierce Stakes Claim as NBA’s Premier Pure Scorer With Support From Kevin Durant and Matt Barnes

LeBron James’s endorsement of Durant’s offensive versatility prompted Paul Pierce to stake his claim as the league’s most complete pure scorer, drawing backing from Durant followed by Matt Barnes.

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NBA legend Paul Pierce. Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Overview

  • LeBron James declared Kevin Durant “the most equipped scorer” in NBA history during the “Mind the Game” podcast.
  • Paul Pierce responded on FS1’s “Speak” by asserting he was “probably the best pure scorer” ever and insisting he belongs in the elite conversation.
  • Pierce argued that Durant’s seven-foot frame gives him an edge on the perimeter by allowing him to shoot over any defender.
  • Kevin Durant publicly acknowledged he saw “no weakness” in Pierce’s scoring arsenal and Matt Barnes echoed that Pierce had “no holes” in his offensive game.
  • Durant’s resume includes three straight seasons averaging 25 points per game at 50% shooting from the field and 40% from three-point range, along with a career effective field goal percentage of .554 compared with Pierce’s .500.