Paul Pierce jokes he wants ‘P.J. Tucker minutes' on a 10-day contract

Paul Pierce discussed "The Truth's" Instagram post of him draining 3-pointers in an open gym on his former teammate Kevin Garnett's podcast, KG Certified.

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"Give me a 10-day [contract]," Pierce told Garnett, joined by ex-Celtic Tony Allen. "I got the cameraman to come follow the whole process."

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The Celtics Hall of Famer averaged 21.8 points, 6 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.4 steals per game in 15 seasons, earning 10 All-Star nods.

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After leaving Boston, Pierce played for the Brooklyn Nets, Washington Wizards, and Clippers before retiring.Pierce, 46, still believes he can play in the NBA.

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P.J. Tucker, 38, of the Clippers has found a way to stay on a roster past his prime. Tucker was never as productive as Pierce, but he became a locker room leader.

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If I shoot 10 corner threes today [two wide open, a couple with a hand in the face], I'll hit six "Pierce added.

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I'll find my groove in a 3-point league "Pierce laughed. "I'll groove. "I'll miss the first three shots, but the next three will go in, and then I got my rhythm."

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