On this dayāJune 5ā11 years ago, Paul PierceĀ further solidified his legacy with the "Wheelchair Game." DuringĀ the third quarter ofĀ Game 1 of the 2008 NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers, Pierce went down with what appeared to be a serious injury. Boston Celtics fans feared the worst, and their concerns were only heightened by the sight of The Truth getting awkwardly carried out by his teammates.
Viewers at home were subjected to the sight of Pierce getting taken to the locker in a wheelchair. By all accounts, anyone could have assumed that he was done. But a few minutes later, Pierce returned to the court, immediately knocked down back-to-back three-pointers, and helped lead the Celtics to theĀ Game 1 victory.Ā
Over time, Pierce's once-heroic moment started to becomeĀ muddiedĀ by rumors that his Game 1Ā injury was actually because he needed to use the bathroom. Tonight,Ā The Truth told the truth. "Something went down," Pierce said. "I had to go to the bathroom."
In light of this newfound revelation, Pierce has a message to everyone out there.
