Paul Pierce goes on Boston farewell tour before final game vs. Celtics at TD Garden
The veteran makes his final visit to the arena he once called home
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For one last time on Sunday, Paul Pierce will play at the TD Garden. And wanting to honor such a special occasion, Clippers coach Doc Rivers has inserted Pierce, who will retire at the end of the season, into the starting lineup.
Paul Pierce on starting today's game: "It feels great to be out there, one last time, playing in this building."
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) February 5, 2017
Pierce hasn't played since Dec. 31, so he may be a bit rusty. But either way, it will be a moment he will never forget, which is why Pierce decided go on a tour of Boston before his final game at the Garden.
Funny enough, Pierce made the Garden his first stop on his tour:
He also stopped by Fenway Park:
And he ended his tour by visiting a steakhouse owned by Strega, one of his favorite Italian eateries in the city:
Emotions will definitely be high for Pierce on Sunday but at least he is able to properly say goodbye to a city and franchise that he'll forever will be associated with.
