Paul Pierce is back at the World Series of Poker main event

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The 10-time NBA All-Star tweeted a picture of himself at the main event at the World Series of Poker on Monday. Pierce is playing in the event for the second time. Last year he was knocked out on the second day.

"I think poker has really helped me develop patience and that helps me in everything I do in life," Pierce told PokerListings.com in 2011. "It helps me on the basketball court, to be more patient and to be more of a thinking player and to be smarter out there."

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