Paul Pierce was on ESPN’s NBA Countdown Wednesday evening following the Warriors late game win over the Cavs, courtesy of Kevin Durant, to take a commanding 3-0 series lead. Pierce wasted no time letting his co-hosts (Michelle Beadle and Chauncey Billups) know KD is the man.
You may remember Pierce caused some commotion earlier this week by saying KD is the best player in the world today, following game 2. Pierce is doubling down and said: “It’s the start of the Kevin Durant Era and the end of the LeBron era.”
Bold words by The Truth. I, like many in the media still believe Bron is the best player in the world. However, what we are witnessing by KD is a player at the peak of his powers and in full command of his entire game. KD is clearly the 2nd best player in the world (has been for quite some time) and the gap between he and Bron is not as wide as some might believe.
As per usual, Twitter had thoughts for Pierce. Take a look at some of the reactions.
Paul pierce needs to put the pipe down https://t.co/2EqxAsc229
— Sam (@sslittle99) June 8, 2017
Paul Pierce saying KD the “new best player ” in the league just turn his nickname into Paul “The Spoof” Pierce. F*ck outta here with that BS
— Trey Worrell (@FredrickMarquis) June 8, 2017
I believe Paul pierce dont like king james honestly??
— Isaiah D. Buggs (@BigPooh_91) June 8, 2017