Even at age 36, The Truth can still ball. Looking back in a year, I think he's going to be looked at as a really crucial signing for one of these teams. As we saw last year, PP is still lethal at the end of games, ecspecially when he's not relied upon to play heavy minutes the first 3 quarters.
I didn't put Miami (If LeBron returns) or the Lakers as options because Pierce is still a Celtic deep down. I didn't put the Celtics either because that's not realistic (sorry)......
The Clippers. Pierce gets to play in his hometown and for his old coach, Doc Rivers. The Clippers weren't far off from seriously contending last year (That 6 game series with OKC was really close) so Pierce could be the piece to put them over the edge.
The Nets. I don't like this option simply because no team with Deron Williams as the best player is winning a championship in any dimension. But the upside for Pierce is that he could be with his good buddy, KG, in probably his final year. Nets could also probably pay him the most.
The Rockets. This one is interesting. But it all depends on if Bosh comes/Parsons leaves. Bosh+Howard+Harden+Pierce is a very scary team. Pierce would also get to play for ex-celtic Kevin McHale.
The Grizzlies. You really never know with the Grizzlies in the post season. They could end up sweeping the 1 seed or getting swept by the 8 seed. They're just a crap shoot. Also, with the instability with the coaching position and not having a shooting guard for the past like 10 years, I'd say this is one of the most unlikely of options for Pierce. But still intriguing because they still have the best front court in the NBA.
The Bulls. Since they're not getting Carmelo, Pierce might be a plan B or C for them. Whether they contend or not depends entirely on Derrick Roses health. Does Pierce really want to play on another injury prone squad after being plagued for years?
The Cavs (If LeBron signs there). They may not be able to pay Pierce as much as he wants (along with probably a lot of these other teams) but could you imagine a Irving-Pierce-James-Love-Varejao team? I don't see anyway Pierce wouldn't be guaranteed a spot in a finals with those guys around him, ecspecially in the east.
The Mavericks. If Dirk and Chandler were both 3 or 4 years younger I'd say this would be an enticing destination for the captain. But there is always uncertainty when it comes to the Mavs and having a brand new team surrounding Dirk like very year. But I will say, even at their advanced ages, Dirk and Pierce would make for one of the most offensively potent front courts in the league.
The Warriors. This is another team in Pierces home state of Cali where he could have a leagitimate shot at winning a title. But with a new coach, injury prone teammates, and a first round exit last year, would it really be the smartest choice?
The Thunder. Pierce could provide the much needed offensive fire power off the bench that the Thunder desperately need to make them a championship squad. Westbrook + Durant + Perkins + Pierce + Ibaka = the most likable team in NBA history in my mind.
The Pacers. Indiana needs to tweak their roster a bit if they want to be back in the realm of serious contenders. Getting Stephenson back and signing Pierce would be a huge leap towards that direction. Pierce probably hates Indiana a lot though, still, after all those playoff spankings they handed us in the early 00's.
The Spurs. Do I even need to say why this would be great?
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