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Gary Sheffield Jr. calls Paul Pierce a hater after his comments on Damian Lillard getting traded to the Heat

In a recent discussion on “The Odd Couple” podcast, co-host Gary Sheffield Jr. expressed his frustration with Hall of Fame Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce‘s opinions on a potential trade of Damian Lillard to the Miami Heat.

Pierce suggested that if Lillard were to join the Heat, they wouldn’t make it out of the first round of the playoffs. However, Sheffield vehemently disagrees with this take, and points to the fact that the Heat had a successful 2022-23 season, making it to the NBA Finals recently with lesser players, thanks to Heat culture and the coaching of Erik Spoelstra.

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Sheffield argues that Pierce’s negative perspective might stem from personal bitterness, likely due to his own experience with the Brooklyn Nets, where he joined a team of aging players and couldn’t maintain his impact on the court.

To hear his full response, check out the clip embedded above.

Listen to the “Celtics Lab” podcast on:

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3zBKQY6

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3GfUPFi

YouTube: https://bit.ly/3F9DvjQ

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