A lot of players know I've been around 13 years and this is my second lockout. I got a lot of respect. I know what's going on both for the league and the union.

Paul Anthony Pierce (born October 13 1977) nicknamed "The Truth" is an American professional basketball forward with the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Pierce has been a starter every season since being selected by the Celtics with the 10th overall pick in the 1998 NBA Draft.