Paul Pierce and LeBron James
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Considered one of the greatest in history, LeBron James may have had some of his success thanks to… Paul Pierce. At least that’s what the Celtics legend says in a recent speech.

Currently with Team USA, LeBron James hopes to add another line to his immense career resume.

He has already won everything but the King wanted to live this adventure one last time with his teammates, before returning to the Lakers.

And even if he will celebrate his 40 candles at the end of the year, count on him to continue to play for the title.

Paul Pierce Gets Fired Up About LeBron James

But if the King has reached such a level throughout his NBA career, it is perhaps thanks to some great opponents that he has been able to meet in the playoffs.

Paul Pierce also believes that he is one of them. In a recent intervention on the set of Undisputed, the Celtics legend believes that he is responsible for James’ career. At least in part.

Paul Pierce on LeBron James : “I feel really responsible for helping LeBron take that next step.

When he went to Miami, there was that Game 5, Game 6 against Boston.

I think that’s the game that helped LeBron take that next step, and from there his career has only gone up.”

Rather daring from Pierce, who clearly considers himself one of LeBron’s greatest adversaries, especially during his time with the Heat. You have to ask the King his opinion, but Internet users doubt it.

He thinks he’s LeBron’s biggest rival😭

Paul Pierce is a narcissist

Did Paul Pierce give LeBron James a career boost? The former player is convinced of it, although we’ll have to ask the King. And I’m not sure the answer will validate such a theory…