Paul Pierce Basks In The Hate After Being Named To NBA's Top 75 List

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Some fans believe Pierce needs to be taken off of the list in favor of Dwight Howard.

Paul Pierce is consistently being hated on by NBA fans although he doesn't seem to care. After finishing his NBA career, he has embraced the villain role as a fan and analyst, which has always made him an interesting follow on social media. While we won't get to see him on ESPN anymore, we will still get to see him on various different avenues.

Most recently, Pierce was named to the NBA's Top 75 players of all-time list, and it has led to a debate surrounding his accolades and whether or not he deserves the honor. In fact, there are already numerous fans out there who are arguing that Dwight Howard should have taken Pierce's place, instead.

Paul Pierce Basks In The Hate After Being Named To NBA's Top 75 List
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Pierce was quick to address his haters on Twitter as he quote tweeted two people in particular, saying "yes my haters came to celebrate with me," and "where would I be without u." Needless to say, Pierce is unbothered by those who criticize him, and he is just happy to be mentioned among some of the league's all-time greats.

This list has stirred up a ton of debates, so let us know what you think of Pierce's inclusion, in the comments section below. 


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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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