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**Question 17:** Who gave Pierce his nickname "the Truth"?

  • Michael Jordan

  • Doc Rivers

  • Kobe Bryant

  • Shaquille O'Neal

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The nickname "The Truth" was bestowed upon Paul Pierce by Shaquille O'Neal during a heated on-court exchange. O'Neal, known for his dominance and trash-talking, acknowledged Pierce's exceptional skills and proclaimed, "You can't guard me. I'm the real deal. You're just the truth." From that moment, Pierce embraced the moniker, using it as a source of motivation and a testament to his unwavering dedication to the sport.
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