Growing up in the shadow of the Forum in Inglewood, Paul Pierce loved all things about the Lakers and loathed all there was about the Boston Celtics. You’re a Lakers fan and you’re a Boston Celtic and you win a championship in 2008 against the Lakers. He was the lightning rod on a Celtics team with Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and Rajon Rondo. The city of Boston opened its arms to a West Coast guy who once rooted against them with his all. I’m sure it’s probably going be an emotional time for me.”UP NEXTAT BOSTON CELTICSWhen: 11 a.m. PST, SundayWhere: TD Garden.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 05, 2017 00:33 UTC