Parish: Pierce "best offensive player in Celtics history"

[Killakobe81]

I think impact on a franchise and the league has to be factored in as well.
By numbers you could argue Karl Malone, KG or Dirk may be better offensive or even all-around players than duncan.

But duncan's impact on offense how and when he scores and the impact his buckets had on opposing defnses to me is why (though barely a PF) is why duncan is better.

Same with Bird. His trashtalk, whiteboy swagger and the ability to demoralize the opposing team with a big shot, amazing pass or key rebound are things you cant factor with stats or PER. Bird just had that "it" that Magic, MJ, duncan, Kobe etc have ....

[Koolaid_Man]

Robert Parrish is the quintessential weed head...

[namlook]

If you need a basket to win the game do you go to Bird or Pierce?

Bird is the best offensive player in Celtics history. Pierce is a solid #2 but he's still second best.