Wizards' Paul Pierce Blames "Computers" for the Lack of Trash Talk in the NBA These Days

Paul Pierce has an issue with these "computers" and how they have hurt the amount of trash-talking in the league.

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At 37 years old, Paul Pierce is considered "the old guy" in the NBA these days. But, look, he doesn't have to sound like the old guy in the NBA, too. Earlier today, L.A. Daily News beat writer Mark Medina talked to Pierce about the lack of trash talk in the league nowadays and the 17-year pro couldn't give a more old man response.

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Pierce's reason why next generation of players don't trash talk like he and Kobe: "Computers. They play NBA2K instead of going to the park"

— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) January 27, 2015

 

We wouldn't be surprised to hear that Medina shortened Pierce's response because he probably followed up that response with something along the lines of "you see, back in my day...back in my day, we [insert long-winded explanation here]." And then, he finished his rant with a "these damn kids and their computers, I'll tell ya!"

We can't wait for the day when we start talking like Pierce.

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[via @MarkG_Medina]

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