Boston Celtics Legend Slams Idea of Joining Lakers Coaching Staff

Boston Celtics assistant coach Sam Cassell is one of the names rumored to be in the running for the Los Angeles Lakers head coaching position. Cassell has been a long time assistant coach at the NBA level, including for the LA Clippers.

If Cassell were to get the head coaching position for the Lakers, he would likely have the opportunity to select a few of his own assistants to join the staff. When asked during an episode of KG Certified whether or not he would accept an opportunity to join Cassell as an assistant Lakers coach, Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce slammed the idea with an emphatic, "Hell no," but joked he would do it for $20M.

How much money would it take to have Paul Pierce be an assistant coach for the Lakers [under Sam Cassell]😂

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Loyal to his Celtics, Pierce doesn't like the idea of having any affiliation with the Lakers, even if it was a great opportunity like an assistant coaching spot. Pierce has had success off the court in his post-playing career, appearing as an analyst on different shows, and also hosting a lot of of his own content as well.

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This was a hilarious response from Pierce, because as previously mentioned, he is loyal to his Celtics (unless the pay is too high to turn down). That loyalty will always include a level of disdain for the Lakers, which is built into that long time rivalry between Boston and Los Angeles.

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