Take it back to Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Toronto Raptors fans hitting the Scotiabank Arena with a barrage of “Paul Pierce Sucks” chants. That brief moment of bliss captures exactly how every true Raptors fan feels towards the, now, NBA Analyst.
It’s not just the die-hard fans who have been following the team for years, but it’s been ingrained into everyone who supports the team. It’s almost as if during your intro to Raps fandom, there’s a lesson on why you should hate Paul Pierce.
So what makes the guy so despised amongst fans in Toronto?