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Originally Posted by Bryan Swartz
Totally disagree, from top to bottom.
1. The two main reasons Pierce isn't on the olympic team are injuries and the fact that the Celtics didn't want him to play(Ainge specifically stated such). Moreover, he is the most versatile scorer on the team and the most logical go-to guy, which is probably why he has the most points and shot attempts on the team.
2. I never said KG isn't very valuable.
3. One doesn't put up the numbers Pippen did in his prime by feeding off anybody. He didn't just score, he also put up 6-7 assists, 7-8 rebounds, shot over 50% a couple times, 2.5 steals and nearly 3 a game in a couple seasons, etc. He benefited from Jordan, but Jordan also benefited considerably from him. Scottie's performance the year after Jordan retired was pretty darn phenomenal if you think he was just a sidekick. Pippen led the Bulls in scoring, rebounding, and assists in 1993(go look and see just how many players have ever done that, it's a short list), putting up 22.0 ppg, 8.7 rpg, 5.6 apg while shooting 49% even though he attempted twice as many three-pointers as he had previously while Jordan was around, and making a higher percentage of them than he had before. Doesn't sound like a guy who can't handle the pressure or doesn't know what it's about to me.
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1. You should go check back on a little history from the 04 team
2. I never said you said he wasnt valuable. I think it is silly to debate this issue as if it should be a question about how valuable he is.
3. Isnt this the very point you were arguing against Garnett? He puts up big numbers but doesnt do what needs to be done in the 4th quarter and playoffs. I cant think of many "clutch" performers that have taken themselves out of a game with it tied and 1.8 seconds left down 0-2 in a ployoff series. Mr Jordan was on hiatus at this time so perhaps Scottie was feeling the heat.