Paul Pierce Finally Reveals the Truth About His "Wheelchair Game"
11 Years Later, the NBA Legend Comes Clean
For more than a decade, NBA fans have wondered exactly what went down with Paul Pierce in Game 1 of the 2008 NBA Finals. On Wednesday, Pierce finally came clean about a moment that has lived in infamy.
With just over five minutes remaining in the third quarter, Pierce exited the game with what was initially reported as a knee injury. However, as he was being wheeled off the court, cameras caught him smirking and laughing. This led to speculation that Pierce was faking his injury in order to get out of the game.
In an interview with ESPN's The Undefeated, Pierce admitted that he did in fact fake his injury. He said that he was feeling sick and lightheaded, and that he simply wanted to get off the court.
"I was feeling sick and lightheaded," Pierce said. "I just wanted to get off the court. I didn't want to hurt my team, but I knew I couldn't go on."
Pierce's admission has finally put to rest one of the most enduring mysteries in NBA history. It's a reminder that even the greatest players can be human, and that sometimes, even they need to take a break.
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