Celtics’ Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce admit they think all Euro players are ‘soft’

The Boston Celtics franchise is currently gunning for what would be its 18th title in franchise history, with hopes of securing the number one seed in the Eastern Conference soon. The Celtics’ most outspoken alumni lately have been Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett, the dynamic duo who helped the Celtics rule the NBA during their time in Beantown.

On Thursday, Pierce and Garnett let loose with comments on European NBA players that ranged from outlandish and fierce to measured and tempered, in a conversation that was viewed thousands of times on X.

The conversation happened amid a record week for Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis, who set a milestone not even Larry Bird was able to reach. The Celts also set an NBA record in their 35-point demolition of the Oklahoma City Thunder on April 3 that sent shockwaves throughout both the Eastern and Western Conferences.

Pierce and Garnett’s conversation is a hysterical and provocative window into how the duo says European players are viewed in the NBA, even with their recent accolades and accomplishments.

Pierce, Garnett Speak Out on European Players

Pierce and Garnett engaged in a detailed discussion during which they shared their thoughts on European players. Pierce insisted that European players are soft and don’t come from the same culture as NBA players from inner city environments where ‘fights could break out at any moment’ while Garnett did his best to share the other side of the story, revealing his thoughts on the war-torn upbringing of European players.