Kobe and Paul Pierce have a good relationship, so I think this was just a little jab between old friends, nothing to go crazy over.
"That will be tough on some guys in L.A. to take on that (reduced) role *cough* Kobe *cough* I mean, you know, we get older." —Paul Pierce
— Kurt Helin (@basketballtalk) September 25, 2015
Of course, Twitter doesn’t need much of a reason to react and react they did.
Paul pierce trying 2 throw shade at Kobe!!! pic.twitter.com/Eg6RR5tJVj
— $h@d WiLLia〽$ (@ShadWiLLMadeIt) September 25, 2015
The Truth Paul Pierce shooting fire at Kobe. You go mate! ?? #Clippers
— Mastermind (@DonKraidly) September 25, 2015
Paul Pierce is cool but Goin at Kobe is stupid.. Especially when y'all goin meet up this season..
— NegusWitAttitude (@Sensei_Rip) September 25, 2015
kobe boutta drop a diss track on paul pierce
— Young Zo God (@LorenzoMaida12) September 25, 2015
Paul Pierce betta chill b4 Kobe give him 40
— 4RD (@Yikes215) September 25, 2015
Paul Pierce is talking, and Kobe is his target. I hope the play speaks volumes.
— Anthony Tercero (@ATercero22) September 25, 2015
Paul Pierce can suck a dick choke on two balls and die slow. Watch your mouth when speakin upon Kobe bruh
— Veneno (@1na_Deez) September 25, 2015
Paul Pierce is garbage, can't even mention Kobe cause you are nowhere close to him lol https://t.co/ADjPHVBAwT
— Chris Morales (@InShowWeTrust) September 25, 2015