Paul Pierce throws gas on the PURE scorer debate, breaking down what real bucket-getting looked like in his era and why modern comparisons miss the point. Then he rewinds to the Lakers vs Celtics war, reliving the Kobe battles, the pressure, and what that rivalry actually felt like from inside the lines. And yes — he addresses the ESPN fallout and the viral moments that followed, separating internet narratives from what really happened.

In Part 2, Pierce and Byron Scott go deeper than the headlines. Pierce explains how Boston went from the “dog years” to a championship mindset, why playoff basketball used to be a different kind of physical, and how rivalry sharpens careers — especially when it’s Celtics vs Lakers and Kobe is on the other side. He also talks candidly about life after the league: how one clip turns into a storyline, how media runs with it, and what he learned from being everyone’s favorite debate topic. Real hoops, real rivalry, and real perspective from “The Truth.”

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