Pierce Calls Out LeBron for Leaving Him Out of Best Scorer Talk

NBA icon Paul Pierce has always believed himself among the finest scorers in basketball history. Although he boasted an impressive average of 19.7 points per game and achieved at least 20 points in eight consecutive seasons, discussions about the greatest pure scorer often overlook his name. Pierce confidently placed himself in elite conversations, sitting 18th on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. However, his recent remarks on LeBron James’s comments about Kevin Durant being the league’s most extraordinary scorer are amusing. On FS1's "Speak," Pierce asserted, “I should be in this conversation,” proclaiming himself the best pure scorer in NBA history. His remarks received criticism from former NFL standout Keyshawn Johnson, who referenced Durant's career 50.2% shooting to Pierce’s 44.5%. Johnson emphasized Durant’s versatility and effectiveness against defensive strategies. With Pierce’s 26.8 points per game career high overshadowed by Durant’s multiple seasons over that mark, the statistics undeniably favor Durant as a superior scorer.