Paul Pierce throws shade at Kevin Durant: If you can't beat em, join 'em!

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They don't call Paul Pierce "The Truth" for nothing, do they?

After Kevin Durant decided to join the Warriors -- arguably hindering his legacy in the process -- Pierce threw some shade at Durant on Twitter:

If u can't beat um join um 🤔
— Paul Pierce (@paulpierce34) July 4, 2016

Celtics forward Jae Crowder doesn't seem happy about Durant's decision, either.

https://twitter.com/CJC9BOSS/status/750010206617153536