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Paul Pierce sits down in Inglewood to talk growing up a Lakers fan, becoming a Celtics legend, and why his own friends wore Lakers gear to his games in Boston. He opens up about dodging gang violence, dreaming of the NBA, and why today’s players “be coasting.” Rising LA star Jason Crowe Jr. joins the convo as Pierce passes the torch to the next generation. 00:00 – Intro: Paul Pierce in Inglewood 03:59 – “Don’t start crying and sh*t…” – Keyshawn’s gym moment 05:14 – How one compliment changed Paul’s mindset 07:39 – Paul recalls gang activity and close calls in LA 09:27 – Almost went to the Olympics… for volleyball? 12:00 – Growing up idolizing Magic & Byron Scott 12:33 – “My own friends wore Laker gear to my Celtics games” 14:10 – Paul’s mom disinvites uncle over Laker gear 16:00 – Playing with a chip on his shoulder
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