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Paul Anthony Pierce, American professional basketball player. Achievements include leading the National Basketball Association in: scoring (2144 points), 2002; free throws (604), free throw attempts (753), 2003; member of the National Basketball Association Championship winning Boston Celtics, 2008; winning the National Basketball Association All-Star 3-Point Shootout, 2010. Founder The Truth Fund, since 2002.

Background

Pierce, Paul Anthony was born on October 13, 1977 in Oakland, California, United States. Son of Lorraine Hosey.

Education

Student in Crime and Delinquency Studies, University Kansas, Lawrence, 1995—1998.

Career

Forward-guard Boston Celtics, since 1998. Member United States of America Basketball Men's Senior National Team, 2002, 06.

Achievements

  • Paul Anthony Pierce has been listed as a noteworthy professional basketball player by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Founder The Truth Fund, since 2002.

Interests

  • Music.

Connections

Father:
Lorraine Hosey. Pierce

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Awards

  • Named National Basketball Association Finals Most Valuable Player, 2008, Bostonian of Year, The Boston Globe magazine, 2008. Named to All-Rookie First Team, National Basketball Association, 1999, Eastern Conference All-Star Team, 2002-2006, 2008-2011. Recipient Home Team Community Service award, 2002.