Do you think Pierce managed to get up and play again that game, based on the picture above?  Of course he did.  You may be fooling reporters, Paul, but not me.

WALTHAM, Mass. — Boston Celtics captain Paul Pierce understands it’s only natural for some to question whether he’s completely healthy given his offensive struggles against the Cleveland Cavaliers so far this series, but he stressed Monday he’s in good condition and reaffirmed that his production doesn’t matter so long as his team wins.

“There’s nothing wrong with me,” said Pierce. “The key for me is to just being focused, being ready to give this team what it needs to win. There’s nothing wrong with me.”

It’s amazing how Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce used to be so likable but now, nobody can stand them.  With KG, the reason is obvious – he’s a studio gangster, always acting tough and getting in the faces of guys smaller than him.  But nobody’s intimidated and he just comes off looking like an asshole.  I mean, when you can’t scare Zaza Pachulia, maybe it’s time to give up the Scarface act.

Pierce isn’t an asshole, but he’s just as annoying.  I used to love Pierce, the one guy on the Celts who wanted the ball and who would take – and make – the big shots.  Huge balls.  But somewhere along the line, he got Dwyane Wade disease, where he has to fall down and fake an injury every 15 minutes.  I mean, the “knee injury” in the Finals when he was carried off?  Wow.  Academy Award type of stuff.  So even though he’s playing like shit, maybe he wouldn’t have to answer questions about his health if he quit falling to the ground and clutching an appendage any time he brushes against someone.  Sack up, dude.  You’re better than that.

[ESPN.com]