Paul Pierce: Why Luka Doncic doesn’t deserve All-NBA spot
Paul Pierce has sparked controversy by suggesting that Jaylen Brown should have been selected for the All-NBA First Team over Luka Doncic. He argues that Brown performed exceptionally well despite having less support, while Doncic benefited from playing alongside LeBron James. This debate highlights the ongoing rivalry between the Celtics and Lakers, as well as differing opinions on player performance.
- ▪Paul Pierce believes Jaylen Brown deserved Luka Doncic's All-NBA spot.
- ▪Doncic led the league in scoring at 33.5 points per game and averaged 8.3 assists and 7.7 rebounds.
- ▪Pierce's argument overlooks the fact that Doncic, LeBron, and Austin Reaves rarely played together due to injuries.
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| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 12:38:03 -0400 |
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NBA Paul Pierce: Why Luka Doncic doesn’t deserve All-NBA spot By Ryan Anderson Published May 26, 2026, 12:38 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google For all the noise surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers this season, one of the loudest debates now involves a player who doesn’t even wear purple and gold. Former Boston Celtics star Paul Pierce stirred things up this week when he argued that Jaylen Brown deserved Luka Doncic’s spot on the All-NBA First Team, claiming Brown “did the most with the least” while Doncic benefited from playing alongside LeBron James and Austin Reaves. “I know that’s saying a lot because Luka did lead the league in scoring, but he had more to work with, too. Think about it. He had LeBron all year.
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