Toronto Raptors fans less than thrilled after Pierce picks team to win title
TORONTO — Even when Paul Pierce says something good about the Raptors, Toronto fans just can’t get behind the former NBA all-star.
Pierce, who caused plenty of controversy with some off-court antics before and after helping the Washington Wizards sweep the Raptors in the first round of the 2015 playoffs, is now working for ESPN and picked Toronto to win in six games against the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals.
However, that’s hardly a reason for Toronto fans to celebrate.
Pierce’s track record in the playoffs has been spotty. ESPN tweeted a quote from Pierce, saying “I think it’s over,” after the Boston Celtics beat the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinal. The Bucks went on to win the series 4-1.