Paul Pierce: Difference between revisions

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Prior to being drafted, Pierce, a 6 foot 6 in. 230 lbs, averaged 16.4 points and 6.3 rebounds per game in his three seasons at the [[University of Kansas]], and earned MVP honors in the [[Big 12 Conference]] Tournament in both 1997 and 1998. He entered himself in the [[NBA Draft]] after his junior year.

On [[September 25]], [[2000]], he was stabbed in the face, neck and back while at a nightclub, but recovered quickly enough to be able to return to the NBA during the season. He didbegan notthe missseason aon gametime asdespite athis result of thisserious injury.

Pierce is known as one of the more motivated players in the league. He was fouled hard by [[Amare Stoudemire]], hit the floor face-first, and lost a number of teeth. He did not miss any games as a result of this injury.