That’s it for Paul Pierce.
The Los Angeles Clippers lost in Game 7 of their first round series against the Utah Jazz, and in doing so ended an illustrious 19-year NBA career for The Truth.
Pierce, 39, saw his team go down by a score of 104-91. The former Boston Celtics star also saw time with the Washington Wizards and Brooklyn Nets before making his final stop in LA.
After the game, Pierce thanked his fans in every NBA city.
Via Twitter:
Paul Pierce walks off from his final game after 19 seasons! #TheTRUTH #ThisIsWhyWePlay pic.twitter.com/PeYS5s3EQX
— NBA (@NBA) May 1, 2017
THANKU TO ALL MY NBA BROTHERS AND SISTERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE GAME A GAME IVE LOVED MY WHOLE LIFE BUT NOW TEADY FOR A NEW CHAPTER STAY TUNED
— Paul Pierce (@paulpierce34) May 1, 2017
That's it for @paulpierce34: 19 seasons, 170 playoff games, 26,000-plus points and one title. A first ballot Hall of Famer.
— Chris Mannix (@SIChrisMannix) April 30, 2017
Paul Pierce: "I gave every ounce I could, each and every day. And I have no regrets, even to the last day." pic.twitter.com/zKnmRaQKU3
— Rachel Nichols (@Rachel__Nichols) April 30, 2017
Current and former NBA players got in on congratulating Pierce on an incredible career on social media:
Always said yrs ago, whenever @paulpierce34 leaves the game, the game would be missing something. All time great. Respect big dog!#theTruTH
— 🏁 Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) May 1, 2017
Congrats to the Truth! Killed it
— Steve Nash (@SteveNash) May 1, 2017
Growing up in Boston watching @paulpierce34 play was a true inspiration to me & the city! Thank you #TheTruth
— Shabazz Napier (@ShabazzNapier) May 1, 2017
Nothing but respect for @paulpierce34! You set the bar for California kids living out NBA dreams #1stballotHOF
— Quincy Pondexter (@QuincyPondexter) May 1, 2017
THE TRUTH.
— KG's Area 21 (@KGArea21) April 30, 2017
Congrats on an incredible #NBA career, @paulpierce34! pic.twitter.com/5iSbLepeEe
From watching you play in Kansas, to you mentoring me @UCLA in the summer time! Always been big bro & real one! #TRUTH #SALUTE @paulpierce34
— Earl J Watson (@Earl_Watson) May 1, 2017
#TRUTH
— Mike Conley (@mconley11) May 1, 2017
an incredible career @paulpierce34 ! #respect
Always said yrs ago, whenever @paulpierce34 leaves the game, the game would be missing something. All time great. Respect big dog!#theTruTH
— 🏁 Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) May 1, 2017
Shout out to Paul Pierce for an incredible career.