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What is Paul Pierce’s legacy with Celtics?

Long a good player on bad team, he now holds important place in team history

By Gary Dzen

 |  Globe Staff  

  February 09, 2012

Pierce played on a lot of bad teams before he finally became an NBA champion. His recent scoring milestone highlights how important his place in Celtics history has become.

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