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I just take what comes to me. If the drive is there, Im going to take it. If its not there, Ill take a pull-up shot. Im a confident player down the stretch and I feel like I can make the play when I have to.

Paul Pierce

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Paul Pierce
Age: 47
Born: 1977
Born: October 13
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Paul Anthony Pierce
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