Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce will always be beloved in Boston for his prominent role in delivering the Celts an NBA title in 2008. Beyond the banner, though, Pierce was the only watchable element of the Celtics for years when they were mired in mediocrity. His 10 All-Star selections show that his legacy is one of sustained success, not just one shining moment in ’08.

Pierce’s immortality in Celtics history also coincides with his villainy in the eyes of Los Angeles Lakers fans, so much so that Bleacher Report’s Grant Hughes recently deemed Pierce the ‘Most Hated Villain Of The Century’ in the eyes of Lakers Nation.

“The Lakers have two NBA Finals losses this century—one delivered by the Detroit Pistons and one by the Boston Celtics,” Hughes wrote . “The rules dictate that ties m

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